Sunday, February 13, 2011

FREE Events This Week (Feb. 14th - Feb. 20th)

Monday Feb 14th - Sunday Feb 20th Here are your picks for FREE activities going on this week. As always, make sure to check our calendar page. Also, check this page frequently, as many events are added throughout the week as I hear about them.

You can also check out our Winter In Utah page for more fun ideas, many of them free!

If there are any other FREE events I may have missed, please let me know! contact@enjoyutah.org




Monday February 14th
  • Families. Chinese New Year was February 3rd. Join us to celebrate by making a bracelet or a dragon. Feb. 14th - 7pm Bingham Creek Library
  • Feb. 14th - 7pm Draper Library (A fun family movie)
  • For kids of all ages with a participating adult. “Pajammy to the left. Pajammy to the right. Everybody’s wearing them for storytime tonight.” Join us for stories, songs and fun (with or without your jammies). feb 14th - 7pm West Jordan Library
  • Movie Mondays at Weber County Libraries A variety of movies shown at the libaries in Weber County
  • Looking for a fun family activity that everyone can enjoy? Come stretch and laugh with your kids! Space is limited and registration is required. All family members should register individually online with whatever library they will be attending at. 7pm Ruth Vine Tyler Library
  • Take a break from all the love, come participate in some anti-valentine's activites and watch Gremlins! In this movie, called the 'funniest scary movie you'll ever see', an unusual present called a "mogwai" is given to Billy by his dad with three basic rules for caring for the pet: never get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight. When Billy inadvertently breaks one of the rules, the consequences multiply at an alarming rate that builds to an explosively suspenseful climax. (Rated PG)  (Grades 7-12)  Feb. 14th - 3pm Kearns Library
  • All ages. Celebrate President's Day. Pick up a take home craft at the library.  Feb. 14th - 19th Taylorsville Library
    Tuesday February 15th
    • Adults. Learn about raising backyard chickens with expert, Celia Bell. She will cover a variety of topics related to raising chickens including: preparing for backyard chickens, breed selection, housing, food, and water, basic chicken care, chickens and your garden, hazards and health management, collecting and storing eggs, and legalities and your neighborhood. No registration required. Feb. 15th - 7pm Taylorsville Library
    • "Alpha and Omega" shown at the Tooele City Library 4:30pm
    • Classes taught by Home Depot. Feb. 15th 7pm Provo City Library. For specific details, call (801) 852-6661.
    Wednesday February 16th
    • Free Scout Day at Tracy Aviary - Free entry to any scout wearing a uniform.
    • Looking for a fun family activity that everyone can enjoy? Come stretch and laugh with your kids! Space is limited and registration is required. All family members should register individually online with whatever library they will be attending at. Feb. 16th 7pm West Jordan Library
    • Teens can create simple knitted scarves, hats, and more to donate to a local charity. No experience needed. (Grades 7-12) Feb. 16th - 3pm Kearns Library
    Thursday February 17th
    • Families. Puppet Show. A fiery dragon is making trouble in the kingdom, and all the princes turn out to try their hand in the adventure. Will they be able to get rid of it or will it be the princess instead?  10:30am Sandy Library
    • Does someone you know have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes or cardiovascular disease (heart disease, stroke, or peripheral vascular disease)? Come to this informative talk and learn more about these conditions and how to manage them to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke.
      Feb 17th - 7pm Draper Library
    • Girls aged 10-18. Join us every month as we get together to learn a new craft! Join us this month as we learn how to make bath salts and soap. Sign up at the front desk.
      Thursday, February 17th, 7 pm Lehi City Library
    • Proteins are essential to how our bodies grow and develop. BYU microbiology professor Laura Bridgewater has been studying, with some assistance from Nobel Laureate Mario Cappechi, how a specific protein affects muscle and neurological functions. Join Dr. Bridgewater as she explains how proteins work and how scientists create experiments to understand their complex interactions.
      Thursday, February 17 / 7:00 pm  Orem City Library
    Friday February 18th
    • World Cup Speed Skating - free for spectators
    • Full Moon Snowshoe Outing - Free, but bring your own snowshoes
    • Families. Puppet Show. A fiery dragon is making trouble in the kingdom, and all the princes turn out to try their hand in the adventure. Will they be able to get rid of it or will it be the princess instead? 
      10:30am Sandy Library
    • Join us for various candy heart creations! Come make bracelets, necklaces, and more out of a variety of your favorite Valentine's Day candy. Feb 18th - 3pm West Valley Library
    • Everyone is invited to come hang out and play Wii at the library. We provide the Wii connected to the BIG screen, with 2 controllers. You're welcome to bring your own games and controllers from home (you're responsible for your own equipment.) We'll have Wii Sport, Super Smash Bro., Mario Kart, Super Mario Galaxy, and the equipment and games for Rock Band 2 and Disney Sing It.
      Feb. 18th - 3pm Herriman Library
    • Make a Spongebob Craft at the Tooele City Library. 3:30pm to 5:30pm
    Saturday February 19th
    Sunday February 20th


    Ongoing Events:
    • Zumba Fitness From Tuesday, February 01 2011 -  8:00pm to Tuesday, March 08 2011 - 9:00pm Recreation Department 801-754-5805  Santaquin Library
    • Name That Candy Bar Contest Teens and Adults - Celebrate Chocolate Lovers Month! Try to guess which candy bars are pictured, and then turn in your answers at the Information Desk for a piece of chocolate. A chocolaty prize will go to both the teen and adult with the most correct answers! Feb 1st - 26th Draper Library
    • See if you're up to the challenge of answering the Chocolate Trivia questions. Turn in your answers at the Information Desk for a piece of chocolate. Winner will be determined and announced at February 24th's Chocolate Cinema program.  Feb. 14th - 18th Holladay Library
    • Dr Suess Reading Program Preschool - 6th grade. Get ready for Dr. Seuss' birthday by reading 10 of his books. Pick up your reading record at the information desk starting Monday, January 24, 2011. Complete the reading record and earn a prize! Now through Feb. 28th - Taylorsville Library
    • FREE Tax Preparation West Valley City Hall, 3600 Constitution Boulevard and will be open on TUESDAY and THURSDAY nights from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm starting February 1 to April 15. Free tax preparation is available to households with incomes below $49,000.
    • Traveling Treasures Experience Utah's Natural History with an exhibit of artifacts.
    • Peteetneet Annual Woodcarvers' Exhibit The Wood Carvers' Exhibit is a yearly exhibit, but new pieces are on display each year along with many old favorites. Don't miss out on seeing these beautiful pieces carved in such unique ways.

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