Facts
There are almost 285,000 books, magazines, and media in circulation available to Provo Library cardholders at the Provo City Library. The checkout period for all items is three weeks. There is no limit on the number of books, magazines, music, videocassettes or audio books that may be checked out; however, there is a maximum of 4 DVD's. All items are renewable one time as long as there is no one on the waiting list for that specific item.
The library hosts many events and programs for the community:
- "Teen and Adult Summer Reading Program" and "Children's Summer Reading Program - Reading programs to encourage people to read throughout the summer months.
- "AuthorLink - AuthorLink brings exciting, well-known authors to present at the Provo Library. Local and national authors are featured and have included: Brandon Mull, Carol Lynch Williams, Ally Condie, and Markus Zusak (March, 2011).
- "Teen Book Fest @ PCL - The Teen Book Fest celebrates literature for young adults and those who read, write, and enjoy it! The Teen Book Fest in October, 2010 featured author Scott Westerfeld.
- "Family Literacy Symposium" - Each January the Family Literacy Symposium features keynote speakers, authors and literacy experts. The Symposium aims to give community members tools to promote literacy at home and at school. The featured speaker at the Family Literacy Symposium in January, 2011 was Leif Enger.
- "Fairy Tea" - Fairy Tea is a popular formal tea party where young girls (and some adults) dress up as fairies. While some view it as a "mother-daughter" event (given the theme), fathers/brothers/etc., are also welcome. The only limitations are that all guests must be over the age of 3, wear a fairy costume or Sunday best, and be in possession of a ticket. Tickets are sold a few weeks in advance. There is an initial "priority" sale to library cardholders; remaining tickets (if any) are offered to the general public two days later.
- "Learn It" - Learn It is a monthly series of free classes about a variety of topics. The classes are offered in partnership with Utah State Extension Services and other community organizations.
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