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We look forward to seeing you at the Utah Library Association’s 2026 Annual Conference at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah!

Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
What began as a fun program for the 2018 Summer Reading theme, Libraries Rock, quickly became a staff and patron favorite that transformed throughout the years to cover more summer reading events, the closing of a beloved neighborhood branch, a new library kick-off celebration, National Old Rock Day, and more.

Librarians and Salt Lake County’s biggest library fan will share successes, creative explorations, patron responses, and how we transitioned for the 2020 summer reading and turned a challenge into a community collaboration. We will also share an innovative idea that could bring libraries across the state closer together through music, stories, creativity, education, and laughter.
Speakers
avatar for Timothy Patrick Hinkle

Timothy Patrick Hinkle

Library Assistant, Salt Lake County Library
avatar for Vern Waters

Vern Waters

Library Manager, Salt Lake County Library
Past POTULA, guitar buyer, pen and ink collector, provider of puns on Sundays, definitely more wizard than elf...I hope I am your friend.
avatar for Melodie Ashley

Melodie Ashley

Assistant Branch Manager, Salt Lake County Library Services
avatar for Deanna Simonis

Deanna Simonis

Librarian, Salt Lake County Library

Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
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