Upcoming Events

Featured Events

image of two people doing acrobatics

Summer Reading: Salida Circus

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium) at Jackson Branch

Program Type:

Performance, Summer Reading, Workshop

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

Don't miss the mini "circus with a purpose," followed by a circus skills workshop. Space is limited. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes before program at the Youth Services Desk.

Book cover of Balancing Act with Glacial mountain landscape

ALTA Author Visit: Elizabeth White

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch). at Alta Branch

Program Type:

Author Visit
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation by Elizabeth "Betsy" White, former Teton Valley homeowner and author of Balancing ACT: Mountains, Family, Career. Book signing to follow talk; limited copies will be available for purchase.

cosplay program

Teen Cosplay Program

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Auditorium at Jackson Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Teen, Workshop

Age Group:

Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Teen, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your cosplay a reality! Whether it is from a popular anime, manga, tv show, video game, or an original character!

 

Color Our World Teen Art & Writing Contest

Summer Teen Art & Writing Contest

All Day 7/21 - 8/1
All Branches

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Painting/Drawing, Passive, Summer Reading, Teen, Writing

Age Group:

Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Painting/Drawing, Passive, Summer Reading, Teen, Writing
Event Details:
Teen Summer Art & Writing Contest entries accepted MON, JULY 21 - FRI AUG 1 for tweens/teens in 2 age groups: grades 6-8 and 9-12.

THEME: Color Our World

Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories:

book cover of Formidable: American Women

Paths to Power: Lessons from American Women in History

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium) at Jackson Branch

Program Type:

Author Visit

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 19+)
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation with activist/author/historian Elisabeth Griffith, whose new book, Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality, 1920-2020, is an “engaging, relevant, sweeping chronicle,” according to the New York Time

Filters
Age Group

Summer Reading

All Day 6/1–8/10
All Ages
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join our Summer Reading program! It's fun for all ages. Read and record your minutes read for the chance to win prizes. June 1 - August 10.

Summer D&D Adventure Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Mystralune! 

 

A continent filled with chaos, adventure, action, and stories. Come play with us, learn new skills, build your community - or just slay some dragons!

Open to Middle and High Schoolers

Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the littles for stories, songs, and fingerplays to get the wiggles out!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Bubbletime in the Yard

11:30am–12:00pm
PreK, Toddlers
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Library Yard
Age Group: PreK, Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us after Storytime for music and bubbles in the yard. Weather dependent.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Summer Reading: Salida Circus

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading, Workshop
Event Details:

Don't miss the mini "circus with a purpose," followed by a circus skills workshop. Space is limited. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes before program at the Youth Services Desk.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Baby Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Baby Time
Event Details:

Designed for parents and caregivers for children birth through 18 months. Bond with your baby through free play with toys, blocks, and more. Not recommended for groups.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

ALTA Author Visit: Elizabeth White

5:00pm–7:00pm
Alta Branch
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation by Elizabeth "Betsy" White, former Teton Valley homeowner and author of Balancing ACT: Mountains, Family, Career. Book signing to follow talk; limited copies will be available for purchase.

Library Board of Directors Meeting

9:00am–12:00pm
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Program Type: Library Board Meeting

ALTA Baby Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Alta Branch
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Baby Time
Event Details:

Baby Time is a child-directed free play program, for children from birth through 24 months and their caregivers, with a short circle time at the end. Meet and make connections with other new parents and children. 

Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the littles for stories, songs, and fingerplays to get the wiggles out!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Summer Reading: Take Home Craft

12:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Wing
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY / Take Home, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come pick up a fun craft to make at home! While supplies last.

Teen Cosplay Program

3:30pm–6:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Teen, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your cosplay a reality! Whether it is from a popular anime, manga, tv show, video game, or an original character!

 

Alta Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Alta Branch
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for our storytime. Storytime will include stories, and a combination of fingerplays, music, singing, flannel boards, picture books and fun!

Baby Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Baby Time
Event Details:

Designed for parents and caregivers for children birth through 18 months. Bond with your baby through free play with toys, blocks, and more. Not recommended for groups.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Alta Summer Club - Teen Game Day

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Alta Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required

Summer Teen Art & Writing Contest

All Day 7/21–8/1
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Painting/Drawing, Passive, Summer Reading, Teen, Writing
Event Details:
Teen Summer Art & Writing Contest entries accepted MON, JULY 21 - FRI AUG 1 for tweens/teens in 2 age groups: grades 6-8 and 9-12.

THEME: Color Our World

Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories:

Summer D&D Adventure Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Jackson Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Games, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Mystralune! 

 

A continent filled with chaos, adventure, action, and stories. Come play with us, learn new skills, build your community - or just slay some dragons!

Open to Middle and High Schoolers

Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the littles for stories, songs, and fingerplays to get the wiggles out!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Bubbletime in the Yard

11:30am–12:00pm
PreK, Toddlers
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Library Yard
Age Group: PreK, Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us after Storytime for music and bubbles in the yard. Weather dependent.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Baby Time

10:00am–12:00pm
Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Baby Time
Event Details:

Designed for parents and caregivers for children birth through 18 months. Bond with your baby through free play with toys, blocks, and more. Not recommended for groups.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.

Paths to Power: Lessons from American Women in History

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Ordway Auditorium (Both sides, entire auditorium)
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation with activist/author/historian Elisabeth Griffith, whose new book, Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality, 1920-2020, is an “engaging, relevant, sweeping chronicle,” according to the New York Time

Tween/Teen Take-Home Craft: Mason Jar Lanterns

12:30pm–1:30pm
Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
All Branches
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Tween / Teen, Middle School (6-8th grades), High School (9-12th grades)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Painting/Drawing, Summer Reading, Teen, Workshop
Event Details:

Illuminate your space in style! Grab a kit to make a custom one-of-a-kind lamp out of LED motion sensors and a mason jar. 

ALTA Baby Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Alta Branch
Library Branch: Alta Branch
Room: Community Room (This is in the Alta Branch).
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-18 months)
Program Type: Baby Time
Event Details:

Baby Time is a child-directed free play program, for children from birth through 24 months and their caregivers, with a short circle time at the end. Meet and make connections with other new parents and children. 

Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Jackson Branch
Library Branch: Jackson Branch
Room: Youth Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Babies (Ages 0-18 months), PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Bring the littles for stories, songs, and fingerplays to get the wiggles out!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults, who should plan to attend and be engaged with their children. Drop offs are not permitted.