The Salt Lake City Public Library is one of those buildings that makes you stop and look up the…read moremoment you walk inside. The modern design with all the glass and sky high ceilings is genuinely spectacular and makes the space feel open and energizing instead of quiet and stuffy. When I visited on a Saturday morning it was busy, which was actually really nice to see, with people reading, studying, and casually surfing the internet. It felt alive in the best way. I also enjoyed wandering through the different floors where there were interesting exhibits and old books on display that made browsing feel more like exploring. Add in the great views of the valley from the windows and it's easy to imagine spending a lot of time here if I lived nearby.

Salt Lake City library downtown is highly recommended by a few. They have remolded according to the…read morereviews. It was absolutely a readers dream to visit this library. Free parking is located on the lower level, you can validate your ticket inside the library. Very clean bathrooms, customer service was awesome. This is probably one the best library that Ive visited. I normally visit a library when I'm in larger cities, its alot of fun. The library has different floors, beautiful art work, live working bee area, stores, food and a sunny rooftop! I visited during the summer months, so the views- mountains were unbelievable. I highly recommend a visit to all!

I went for the ballet, stayed for the vibes…read more This library feels like a secret. Like if you know, you know. It's modern in that clean, beautiful way where you suddenly feel like a better person just by walking inside. I had time before the show started, so I wandered around pretending I had my life together, which honestly was very believable in that lighting. The staff was so sweet and genuinely helpful. Like not just "here's your answer" helpful, but "I love my job and also hope you have a great day" helpful. Rare and deeply appreciated. There are big windows everywhere, comfy seats, little pockets of calm where you can read, think, or journal about how magical the place is. I would come here even without a performance, just to sit and pretend I'm writing my novel or about to run into someone who's about to change my life. Also, yes, there's a rooftop patio, and yes, it's as dreamy as it sounds. If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time, probably with a lavender tea, trying not to romanticize everything but definitely failing.

The employees to be nicer, if I could give it a zero I would the employees are so rude while I had…read morea crying baby because some kid was mean enough to shove my 1 year old away from a toy my baby was crying and a worker came in between the book shelves and just looked at me basically telling me to leave or have my child be quiet, instead of being nicer and saying is there anything I can help are we okay here? No just stares me down between the bookshelf so rude so unprofessional and weird stalking me through bookshelves to get my child to be quiet. Not just that but it was very clear that as soon as my child calmed down, the worker left. It's stressful enough as a mom having your kid cry in public let alone someone staring you down while you're trying to calm your child is rude uncomfortable and NOT OKAY ! Never going back ever worse place on top of that smells like homeless piss and is so small

Cute little library in the heart of Sugarhouse. I came here for a La Leche League meeting, which…read morewas held in the basement conference room. I was really impressed by the meeting space. It was large and spacious, very clean, and plenty of chairs. There also appeared to be an overhead projector available. The library is small but has all the basics and the staff is super helpful. They have a decent sized kids section. If you follow your google maps GPS to get here just know there is little to no parking along highland. It's better to park in the shopping center parking lot, which is where the library front doors face anyway.

I adore this library! It is super historic and you can tell! It also has the date it was made in…read moreand I think it's the 1800's. It's in Sugarhouse and a smaller more intimate branch. Definitely not nearly on the same page as the downtown public library. Although you can use the same card for it because they are affiliated. I've returned books here that I checked out downtown and they're very helpful here. Also lots of resources when you walk in the front such as City Weekly but also local non profits that helps out in different areas. A really wonderful library that is just the cutest most historic library I've seen yet! I wouldn't be surprised if it was the oldest library in Utah.

Love the 3D printer support! Staff is extremely helpful. Love the isolation pods too.read more

So now that we've been in South Jordan for almost a year, my wife, and I finally decided to obtain…read moreour new library cards to provide another avenue of entertainment for our whole family. I love that we can download e-books and periodicals online too. I was very impressed with the South Jordan Branch Library. it is part of a much larger county organization and we can enjoy books and other entertainment from all community branches. Not only does it have extensive resources and events, but it is beautifully decorated as you can see by the pictures below. Staff are knowledgeable and courteous, and we enjoyed browsing through music, book, and even DVDs. An extensive calendar of events is also available for the community to take advantage of. If you haven't gotten your library cards, go to any local branch and they will have you ready in under five minutes. Just bring a form of ID and proof of residency, like a utility bill. They said even my four-year-old granddaughter can get a card with an adult. Stop by soon and let me know what you think!

I drove out of the parking garage at work with 3% battery on my phone and an hour or so to kill…read morebefore I needed to be somewhere nearby. With my last vestiges of electricity I searched library in maps and made my way here. I walked in with headphones on, made my way through an air conditioned, peaceful oasis, that was clean, quiet, and open. No one talked to me or asked me for anything. I sat in a comfortable chair, charged my phone, watched a show on my laptop, sent some emails, and went on my way. Weird to feel totally at home surrounded by strangers in a place I've never been. We don't deserve libraries.

Woahhh now this is a hidden gem if I've ever seen one. Big fan of solid places like these where I…read morecan go study and spend a night evening either by myself or with a group of friends. There is plenty of parking, which is nice seeing as this is Salt Lake City and I typically have to plan on walking 15 minutes no matter where I decide to go. The building itself is in great condition, large library with plenty of computers and places to sit. Nice and open, friendly employees, and a clean atmosphere. There is also a quaint cafe if your stomach starts growling (which is convenient because it's a library, so SHH), I have yet to try out their selections, but you know I will soon. It is also a recreation center, so grab a ball and shoot some hoops! The bathrooms were clean and there were plenty of drinking fountains, basically I'm just saying I'd easily live here. TIPS & TRICKS: * It's in the perfect location, too. Right next to a bus stop (Bus 228). * Nestled off the busy roads of 3300 S and 2300 E, you're close to the 215 Belt Loop if you need to get somewhere else.

Lots of parking spaces. Very pretty. Super quiet inside. Muzak versions of pop songs softly…read moreplaying. Friendly staff. You do have to be let into the bathroom which is annoying but I get it. Otherwise a nice place to read between activities.

Haven't yet graced (or is it cursed?) the library with my profane presence though she's such a…read morelittle cutie of a place--quite a petite perimeter, yet sturdy and tall she is. Haven't darkened her doors yet, but I just wanted to give a shout-out where props are due: AN OASIS OF WIFI. A public library with public Wifi generously stretching a long ways out--gettin' it DONE for me some 20-30 yards away. Super thankful. Tremendously useful for the Xfinity WiFi pilgrim. Danke schön, Frau Lake.

This library has outstanding programming. On a Wednesday night in July 2025 they had a concert…read morefeaturing a young country singer that was outstanding. On Thursday night of that same week, they had a Yoga Instructor (Jonnie) leading a fun yoga session at the same amphitheater. Not only is the programming great, but the people there are super friendly. What a great place

Good acoustics in their intimate amphitheater. Parking fills up fast but always space on the street.read more

Wow, wow, wow. I was completely blown away by this bookstore. From the outside it looks like an old…read morecar shop, but once you walk in, it opens into a whole new world. Every section feels thoughtfully curated into vintage, used, new, special editions. There is truly something for everyone. I instantly fell in love. The children's section was beyond adorable, and the vintage area pulled me in like it was that era. It's a big bookstore giving antique vibes.

We were from out of town and saw this cute store so we had to stop. The owner greeted us at the…read moredoor and warmly welcomed us to her store. The store was large with several nooks and crannies. The prices are mid to high. Not really a bargain store but if there is a book you are looking for, you'll most likely find it here. From first editions to hot off the press, there is something for everyone! I'll definitely go back.

"The only thing that you absolutely need to know is the location of the library." -- Albert…read moreEinstein For my entire life, I've been obsessed with the library. There's so much wonder and awe packed into those places and regardless of which library I visit, I feel the same feeling. I stopped by this one for an event-a community book club. How appropriate right?! We had a private reserved room for our discussion and could see the bookshelves through the glass wall. It was perfect! This library, as I'm sure many do, had a section for children, teens and adults. That makes it nice for people to browse age-appropriate books and maybe make some friends while they are here.

Staff inside answering the phones were enthusiastic and cheerful. I liked their energy! I came on a…read morerainy day and some visitors were taking shelter in there. It was kind of weird to see a sharps containers in the bathroom, but I can understand why they would have that, given a need for it. It's kind of a small library, but I may not have found most areas of the building. The library was nice and clean and bright, despite the gloomy weather outside.

This library holds genealogical records for over 110 countries, territories, and possessions. Its…read morecollections include over 2.4 million rolls of microfilmed genealogical records; 742,000 microfiche; 310,000 books, serials, and other formats; 4,500 periodicals; and 700 electronic resources.

This was a fantastic experience and it is completely free. It doesn't matter who you are or what…read moreyour religion is, if any. If you have any interest in your family history, you should give this a try. Here is how it works: you walk in the front door where you will be greeted. You will be steered toward a computer and introduced to someone who will help you get set up. You will then answer questions which help populate your family tree. That's it. I guess some people are limited to 30 minutes per computer session but our extremely friendly and energetic helpers stayed with us and guided us for nearly an hour. When we had pretty much exhausted our efforts, they printed out a nice color copy of the family trees we had developed and even rolled our printouts into a very sturdy cardboard tube. This was a wonderful and very unique experience. I highly recommend it.