Free events · Books and talks
Author readings, lectures, book clubs and writing groups.
Wed Oct 28 to Tue Nov 3. Every listing was checked against the host's own page. Plans change, so check the link before you go.
Wednesday, Oct 28
WED OCT 28 · 7 TO 8:30PM
Main Library, Nancy Tessman Auditorium, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City
South Africa's national poet laureate, jailed and exiled under apartheid, talks about Steve Biko and Black Consciousness, then reads.
Free. Get a free ticket on Eventbrite.
Tuesday, Nov 3
TUE NOV 3 · 7 TO 8PM
Viridian Event Center, 8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan
Ben Woodruff, biologist for Skinwalker Ranch, walks through the biological anomalies there with photos, video and stories that never made the TV show.
Free. Register on the library site.
Standing things you can keep going back to.
WEDNESDAYS · 6 TO 8PM
Marmalade Branch, 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City
A therapist opens with a topic like fatherhood, anger or purpose, then the group talks. It is community support, not therapy.
Free. Drop in.
EVERY OTHER SATURDAY · 2 TO 3PM
Sandy Library, 10100 S Petunia Way
A casual discussion group on the history of ideas, twice a month. Anyone can join.
Free. Drop in, no registration listed.
TUESDAYS · 6 TO 7:30PM
Marmalade Branch, The City Library, 280 W 500 N, Salt Lake City
Beginner-friendly. Bring a poem, or do the writing exercises with everyone else.
Free. Drop in, no registration listed.