Residents can Love Your Library with February initiatives
The Eagle Mountain Public Library is inviting residents to celebrate their love of reading and their local library this month.
The return of the popular “Blind Date with a Book” event and the “Love Your Library” initiative provide library-goers with opportunities to explore new books and share their appreciation for the services and programs offered.
“Our patrons are amazing. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to serve our community. It’s a win when we’re able to help someone discover a newfound love from a book or a program here at the library,” says Assistant Library Director Kristin Allred.
Throughout February, patrons can participate in the Blind Date with a Book program, a creative way to discover new authors and genres.
Books are wrapped in brown paper, concealing their covers, with only a few clues about their genre and storyline written on the outside. Each selection also comes with a small drink packet.
Unlike a traditional library loan, readers get to keep the books they choose. Library staff encourage those who enjoy their selections to share them with family and friends, further spreading a love for reading.
“It’s been fun for patrons to choose a book that they may not have chosen if they could see the cover,” says Merewyn Brady, library clerk. “It helps them branch out and discover more options.”
The program is designed to take the guesswork out of choosing a book while adding an element of surprise, helping readers step outside their comfort zones.
Share the Love: What Makes the Library Special to You?
In addition to the Blind Date with a Book program, Eagle Mountain Library is also inviting visitors to express their appreciation for the library through its Love Your Library initiative. A display inside the library provides space for patrons to write down and post what they love most about their library experience.
“It feels great to see that our patrons love us as much as we love them,” says Sally Blaser, library clerk.
The comments collected highlight the library’s role as a welcoming space for all ages.
Patrons have praised the friendly staff, diverse book selection, and wide range of activities available.
Among the notes left by teens and adults, some of the most common sentiments include:
- “The library is my happy place. The workers are so nice, and they have great book recommendations!”
- “It provides a lot of free, fun classes and events, like crochet classes, the seed exchange program, and this take-a-book-on-a-date event.”
- “I am new to Utah and the USA, but I adore this library. There are so many interesting things and activities, not just books.”
Children have also expressed their love for the library, mentioning:
- “I love my library because it has so many cool books, activities, and more!”
- “The scavenger hunts are so fun.”
- “Miss Mandy!” (A note that brought a tear to one librarian’s eye.)
Anyone interested in these programs or other library events can stop by and check them out.