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Salt Lake City Public Library

209 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801 524 8200
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Libraries
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Provo, Utah
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98 reviews 98 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I know this is a library, but the architectural design is a masterpiece in and of itself. A perfect place to people watch, read the paper, have a snack, gaze and enjoy. I am so grateful for such a spectacular view - INSIDE! More

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Salt lake City
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

It has a different feel from any other library I've been in. It also has quite an extensive collection of media to enjoy. On the downside, it seems that homeless and wild looking youth like to hang out outside. More

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Salt Lake
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Helpful staff, great lay-out, well stocked sections including DVD's, computers available on every floor, even a children's library. More

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San Diego, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Just a magical place. Gorgeous architecture, cute shops, four awesome levels of books, tons of places to read, gardens on the roof, and concerts in the summer. This place I will miss when I move. More

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Salt Lake City, UT
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We just love visiting this library. My kids love taking the elevator up and down the amazing atrium. This is easily the coolest library we have been to. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

It's an ok pplace, not somewhere I would go back alot because the people who go there aren't the best dressed, and anyone and everyone can go there. I like my Taylorsville Lib the best. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

lovely building. steps around the outside allow you to climb to the top and get a nice view of the city. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Libraries are always great places for relaxation and learning. The SLC Library is the best I've seen so far; it's beautiful, clean and accessible. My only issue with the place is it's now hosting the Occupy movement on its grounds, complete with tents; otherwise, I'd have given the library a 5-Star rating. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This is an incredible, unique library. It is huge and comes with fun local stores. More

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Tooele, Utah
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Huge library in a very nice setting of downtown Salt Lake City. It is fun to browse around the library or even the surrounding area. More

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