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Metro

Librarians drive van of books around Provo to make resources accessible

Taylin Galloway
By Taylin Galloway
March 05, 2025 12:14 PM
Library Outreach Vans are making books more accessible across Provo.
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Metro

Provo City Library hosts "Magic Mornings"

By Jaycee Lundell
February 03, 2025 05:52 PM
The Provo Library isn't just a spot for college students to study or kids to pick out their next read. It's also a hub for events that bring the community together.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Provo School District features local libraries for National Library Week

Jaecie Stilovich
By Jaecie Stilovich
April 15, 2024 12:00 AM
To celebrate National Library Week, which ran from April 7-13, Provo City School District posted videos giving an inside look at Provo’s public school libraries. The district honored libraries and the librarians who keep them running. The video features the Provo City Library and school libraries at Timpanogos Elementary, Canyon Crest Elementary, Timpview High and Provo High.
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Local

Provo Library offers community events, classes

By Mckenna Schmidt
March 18, 2024 12:00 AM
The Provo Library on Academy Square offers more than just books. There are a variety of events and classes happening daily.
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Featured

Provo library’s hidden gems: telescopes, virtual reality and more

By Aubree B Jennings
March 07, 2023 12:00 AM
Provo City representatives say library services have expanded in order to best complete their mission.
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Photo Galleries

Photo Story: Provo Library hosts life-sized Candyland

By Hannah Miner
July 19, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo Library hosted a life-sized game of Candyland on Saturday, July 17. Families were invited to come to the library and participate in the giant board game, which featured re-creations of the Lollipop Woods, Peppermint Forest and King Kandy's Castle. Children made their way across the board in teams, stopping to collect crafts and play games.
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Books

Local, independent bookstores thrive despite predictions of demise

By Sadie Anderson
May 07, 2019 12:00 AM
Scott Glenn, a managing partner at Pioneer Book, busies himself. Pioneer Book, an independent local bookstore on Center Street in Provo, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. (Sadie Anderson)
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Books

Provo Library opens creative lab, escape rooms

By Lauren Lethbridge
December 11, 2018 12:00 AM
A camera, along with other equipment, is set up and ready to be used by Provo residents who have current library cards. Residents can use the equipment to film and record things like commercials, music videos and podcasts. (Provo City Library)
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Healthy Living

Provo celebrates National Bike Month with free events

By Jesse King
April 28, 2017 12:00 AM
Provo will have events all month to celebrate National Bike Month. 'It's one of our priorities to make Provo a bicycle-friendly community,' said Whitney Booth, the Provo public relations officer. (Provo City)
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Books

Brandon Sanderson speaks to crowd at Provo City Library

By Mckenna Park
February 02, 2017 12:00 AM
Bestselling author and BYU alumnus Brandon Sanderson speaks to a crowd at the Provo City Library on Wednesday, Feb. 1. (Ryan Turner)
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Books

Little guys meet their heroes at the Provo Library

By Carley Porter
September 27, 2016 12:00 AM
There was a rather large spike in superhero activity on Saturday morning, centered around the Provo Library on Academy Square. With a few exceptions, these superheroes were all under 4 feet tall.
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Technology

Provo Library sells 'Pokemon Go' t-shirts

By Theresa Davis
August 04, 2016 12:00 AM
The Provo Library has been a hot-spot for 'Pokemon Go' players since Nintendo released the game on July 6. Hundreds of Pokemon-lovers crowd the library lawn every day to catch and train their Pokemon.
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Campus

Pokemon Go: the latest and strangest news

By Theresa Davis
August 03, 2016 12:00 AM
Logan tells Pokemon players to stay out of parks after dark
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Healthy Living

Pokemon Go takes over Provo

By Thomas M Turner
July 20, 2016 12:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StkvvgRiE6A&feature=youtu.be
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Campus News

'Pokemon Go' app popular with BYU students, families

By Mariana Chrisney
July 14, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU students and Utah residents are trying to 'be the very best like no one ever was' with the new 'Pokemon Go' app.
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Books

Provo City Library to hold Harry Potter movie marathon

By Celeste Harris
January 27, 2016 12:00 AM
Provo City Library is more than just books; with child, teen and adult events, there is something for everyone to 'check out.'
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Life

Social club reunion to take place Homecoming weekend

By Alexander Balkman
October 06, 2015 12:00 AM
CDU and 'the next gen' pose after riding in the 2011 homecoming week parade. This year's reunion has events Thursday, Oct. 8 through Saturday Oct. 10. (Bridgette Wensel)
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Local

New book shares 21 child cancer patients' dreams with stories and art

By Austin Tenny
September 23, 2015 12:00 AM
JP Gibson, makes a legendary dunk as a player for the Utah Jazz. (Jonathan Diaz)
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