Star Party
April–October Dusk
Various branches
In partnership with the Salt Lake Astronomical Society
Amateur astronomers of all ages are invited to learn more about the night sky and get a closer look at celestial bodies and their hidden secrets through some of Utah’s largest telescopes.
You'll see the moon, our solar system, and far-away stars and galaxies in a whole new way! Learn more about our Star Parties in this Connect video.
Taylorsville
Friday, May 17, 8–10 pm
South Jordan
Friday, June 14, 9–11 pm
Granite
Friday, July 12, 9–11 pm
Riverton
Friday, August 09, 9–11 pm
Herriman
Friday, September 13, 9–11 pm
Holladay
Friday, October 11, 8–10 pm
Did you know? You can check out small telescopes at the County Library! Small telescopes are available at all branches. Learn more at LibraryofThings.
Star Parties will return in 2025.
Chalk the Walk Winners
"Dragon Reading" by Aimee McDaniel, Rebecca Gunnell, Stephanie Grant
All Ages 1st place winner
"Car and Hot Air Balloons" by Camille Grimshaw, John Grimshaw
All Ages 2nd place winner
"Dragon Sleeping on Books" by Audrey Schmidt
Adult Solo 1st place winner
"Boy Reading" by Amanda Crabb
Adult Solo 2nd place winner
"Storm Cloud Cave" by Winter Starr, Quinnley Starr, Patrick Wilkerson
Adult Team 1st place winner
"Malala Portrait" by Kimber Young, Sarah Paul, Micajah Milne
Adult Team 2nd place winner
"Girl Reading" by Erin Grimshaw
Teens 1st place winner
"Woman in Pond/Meadow" by Everleigh Curran
Teens 2nd place winner
"Sloth" by Bella Fortmuller
People's Choice winner
"Fairy on Books" by Aven Grimshaw
Youth art participant
"Planet" by Milo Aubrey
Youth art participant
"Forest Signpost" by Wesley Oyler
Youth art participant
"Anger from Inside Out" by Leah Childs
Youth art participant