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Book Boxes

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2024-07-01 00:00:00 2024-07-01 23:59:00 America/Denver Book Boxes Check out one of our Book Boxes filled with a library book to check out themed goodies to open as you read. For kids ages 9-12. Book Boxes -

Monday, July 01
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-07-01 00:00:00 2024-07-01 23:59:00 America/Denver Book Boxes Check out one of our Book Boxes filled with a library book to check out themed goodies to open as you read. For kids ages 9-12. Book Boxes -

Check out one of our Book Boxes filled with a library book to check out themed goodies to open as you read. For kids ages 9-12.

*Limit one book per child per month.* 

Looking for a new read? We’ve got you covered! Check out one of our Book Boxes for kids ages 9-12.

Supplies are limited and pre-registration is required. Pre-register online starting the week before pickup to reserve your Book Box.

Pick-up begins the first Monday of the month. You will have one week from the date that pick-up begins to pick up your Book Box, or it may be given to the next person on the wait list. Book Boxes can be picked up at the Children's Reference Desk Monday-Saturday during regular library hours.

"Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together." -Publisher's Book Description

AGE GROUP: | Ages 9-12 |

EVENT TYPE: | Kids | Bookish |

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Provo Library

Phone: 801-852-6650

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We're closed Monday February 16 due to Presidents' Day
Mon, Feb 16 Closed
(Presidents' Day)
Tue, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 Closed

Upcoming events

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Fri, Feb 20, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
How tall are you? Find the different penguins around the Children's library, compare your height to each one, then come get a small prize at the Children's desk!

Sat, Feb 21, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
How tall are you? Find the different penguins around the Children's library, compare your height to each one, then come get a small prize at the Children's desk!

Mon, Feb 23, All day
Provo Library - Children's Desk
Stop by the library to draw a tiny self-portrait and add it to our poster of Library Friends!

Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for a fun, supportive playtime just for babies! Caregivers can socialize, share and learn from one another while babies play and explore. No older siblings, please.

Tue, Feb 24, All day
Provo Library - Children's Desk
Stop by the library to draw a tiny self-portrait and add it to our poster of Library Friends!

Tue, Feb 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
An opportunity for homeschool kids (ages 5-12) and their caregivers to socialize as they play board games, color, play with toys, or read books.

Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for book talks, fun crafts, and light refreshments! For kids ages 9-12.

Wed, Feb 25, All day
Provo Library - Children's Desk
Stop by the library to draw a tiny self-portrait and add it to our poster of Library Friends!

Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the world of Minecraft! Tween (ages 9-12) players of all levels welcome.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 25, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
You bring the imagination, and we'll provide the LEGOs! Simple building concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display. For kids ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 26, All day
Provo Library - Children's Desk
Stop by the library to draw a tiny self-portrait and add it to our poster of Library Friends!

Thu, Feb 26, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 26, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Join us for book talks, fun crafts, and light refreshments! For ages 9-12.

Fri, Feb 27, All day
Provo Library - Children's Desk
Stop by the library to draw a tiny self-portrait and add it to our poster of Library Friends!

Fri, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Come watch a movie at the library! Blankets are welcome.

Sat, Feb 28, All day
Provo Library - Children's Desk
Stop by the library to draw a tiny self-portrait and add it to our poster of Library Friends!

Mon, Mar 02, All day
Take Home Crafts
Pick up a free take-home craft kit for children ages 0-12, limit 8 kits per family.

Mon, Mar 02, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Come to the Children's desk to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by guessing how many balloons are in our jar. Winners will receive a small prize!

Tue, Mar 03, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Come to the Children's desk to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by guessing how many balloons are in our jar. Winners will receive a small prize!

Wed, Mar 04, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Come to the Children's desk to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by guessing how many balloons are in our jar. Winners will receive a small prize!

Thu, Mar 05, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Come to the Children's desk to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by guessing how many balloons are in our jar. Winners will receive a small prize!

Thu, Mar 05, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library
Join us this week for a magic program at the library featuring magician Mike McKellar. This is will be a combined program with Library Kids in the Young Special Events Room (#201)
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 05, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Mar 06, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Come to the Children's desk to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by guessing how many balloons are in our jar. Winners will receive a small prize!

Sat, Mar 07, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Come to the Children's desk to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by guessing how many balloons are in our jar. Winners will receive a small prize!

Mon, Mar 09, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Follow the Lucky Leprechaun Path in the Children's Library to earn a small prize!

Tue, Mar 10, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Follow the Lucky Leprechaun Path in the Children's Library to earn a small prize!

Tue, Mar 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join us each month to learn about a new subject and participate in a STEAM challenge.

Wed, Mar 11, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Follow the Lucky Leprechaun Path in the Children's Library to earn a small prize!

Wed, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Shaw Programming Room #260
Come explore the world of Minecraft! Tween (ages 9-12) players of all levels welcome.
Registration opens Monday, March 9 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Mar 11, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
You bring the imagination, and we'll provide the LEGOs! Simple building concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display. For kids ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, March 9 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 12, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Follow the Lucky Leprechaun Path in the Children's Library to earn a small prize!

Thu, Mar 12, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, March 9 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 12, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.
Registration opens Monday, March 9 2026 at 9:00am

Fri, Mar 13, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Follow the Lucky Leprechaun Path in the Children's Library to earn a small prize!

Sat, Mar 14, All day
Provo Library - Children's Department
Follow the Lucky Leprechaun Path in the Children's Library to earn a small prize!

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Provo Library - Ballroom
Shakespeare meets the undead in this hilarious, high-octane mash-up where Denmark is rotten – and not just from corruption. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Registration required.

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Provo Library - Story Circle
Celebrate the holiday with a special family story time! This interactive story time will feature traditional Irish folktales presented by students from Utah Valley University.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Young Special Events Room #201
Literacy-based programs for children ages 5-8.
Registration opens Monday, March 16 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 19, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Provo Library - Story Room
Calling all Tweens! Join us each Thursday for a program just for you! For kids ages 9-12.
Registration opens Monday, March 16 2026 at 9:00am