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Music of the Night Masquerade
a Spanish Fork Library Halloween Ball
Ages 18+ only
Friday October 24th from 7:30pm to 10pm
$10 per person - Tickets on sale now (click here)
Formal & semi-formal attire and dressy costumes.
Join us for our annual ball for Adults where we get to haunt the 2nd floor of the library after hours. This year, we're enjoying an Opera House Masquerade for an evening of Music, Mystery, and the Macabre. We'll have a little something for everyone--dance the night away with your partner, visit a fortune teller, hunt down secret messages, and enjoy a night of fortune and fun.
Click Here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Poe & Tea Poetry & Art Contest
October 23 at 6:30
Join us for a dark and stormy celebration of all things Gothic & Autumnal!
We will have a contest for budding artists of all ages and various talents:
Poetry
Dramatic Arts
Visual Arts
Each category will accept submissions by artists in the following age groups for a spot in our showcase:
ages 5-8 | ages 9-12 | ages 13-18 |ages 19+
Winners will display or perform their piece at the event on Oct 23.
Submissions open from Sept 9 - Oct 16. Click here to submit an entry.
Click here for contest specifics.
Winners will be notified by Oct 16.
For more information or with questions contact:
JamieLyn: jbaum@spanishfork.gov or Lisa: lpaul@spanishfork.gov
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Popcorn Cinema: Hocus Pocus
October 30 at 6pm
It's movie night at the library! Join us for a screening of the Halloween classic,
Hocus Pocus.
We'll have the popcorn ready for a magical and fun-filled evening. Watch as the wild Sanderson sisters are accidentally brought back to life in modern-day Salem on Halloween night. All ages are welcome to come enjoy this spooky and silly adventure!
Popcorn Provided, Concessions Available.
Popcorn Cinema: Coco
It's movie night at the library! Join us for a screening of
Coco.
Enjoy this movie about an aspiring young musician who is accidentally transported to the vibrant Land of the Dead on Día de Muertos, where he must seek out his legendary great-great-grandfather to return home and reconcile his family's ban on music.
All ages are welcome to come enjoy this silly adventure!
Popcorn Provided, Concessions Available.

Fall Reading Challenge 2025: Autumn Book Quest (Adults)
August 11th to December 22nd
The challenge spans the entire 5 month block for the rest of the year, however there are monthly challenges which, when completed, earn a monthly prize and 1 ticket into the grand prize drawing in December.
There are 5 monthly prizes and 5 tickets total that can be earned.
Prizes will be handed out until December 31st, while supplies last.
Monthly Challenges :
August: Novel Adventures
September: Fall Into a Good Book
October: Spine-Tingling Reads
November: Thanks-Giving for Good Stories
December: Deck the Shelves
Learn more at
spanishfork.beanstack.com.
Genre Challenge for Adults
January 6th to December 31st, 2025
Have fun with a year-long genre challenge you can complete online! Get a prize for the first bingo and get entered into our amazon gift card drawing when you finish the entire card. Sign-up on Beanstack and get started.

Hands-On Heritage
4th Tuesday of the Month
Join us each month for a handy new class series to learn a traditional craft or skill. Each month a community artisan will present a class on their craft. Some classes may have registration required and limited space.
Upcoming class:
Food Preservation (Canning, Freeze Drying, Dehydrating) - October 28
All ages welcome, recommended for 10+
Under 12 must be accompanied by adult.
(Under 8 will most likely not enjoy these classes and their accompanying adult will most likely not be able to engage in the class fully.)

The Commonplace Society
Twice a Month on Fridays @ 5:30pm in the Teen Program Room
Register Here - For ages 13+.
The Commonplace Society is a creative journaling club for ages 13 and older.
Together we’ll build a “book of everything”—a mix of writing, collage, quotes, lists, and more—while learning about the history of commonplacing (zibaldone) and the benefits of journaling, from reducing anxiety to preserving memories.
We meet twice a month to practice techniques, keep up the journaling habit, and explore with plenty of creative supplies (stickers, washi tape, stamps, and more). Registration is required once for the series. Space is limited, and the program is only for ages 13+.

Community Emergency Preparedness Class
Every Last Wednesday, Heritage Room
Register via Jotform, ages 18+.
This interactive, hands-on class will help you learn how to make your own emergency plan. Includes practical topics like first aid, emergency communication, food/water storage, 72 hour kits, and more. Offered by Spanish Fork City Emergency Management.
(No Class in November and December)

Computer Skills Series - Fall Session: Sept 8 - Nov 10
(no class on Oct. 13 due to Library closure for Observance of Holiday)
Mondays @ 5pm in the Narnia Conference Room
Geared for Adult Beginners, learn basics like how to use email, social media, and make documents online with a laptop or phone. Bring your own device or borrow a library laptop for the class.
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Spanish Language Class
Held Twice a Week on Tuesdays @ 6pm and Saturdays @ 11am
in the Narnia Conference Room
(No Class Tues. Oct 14, and Sat. Oct 18)
All levels welcome to join in this conversation and grammar mixed course so you can learn conversational Spanish. Geared for Beginner to Intermediate, taught by a native speaker.

English Language Class
Every Wednesday @ 6:30pm in the Narnia Conference Room
All nationalities and levels are invited to this grammar course on American English. Learn English for Free!
Clase de Inglés
Todos los Miércoles a 6:30pm
Todas nacionalidades y niveles están invitados. ¡Venga para aprender inglés gratis
en el Narnia Conference Room!
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English Conversation Club
Every Thursday @ 6:30pm in the Narnia Conference Room or Hogwarts Study Room
Take time to practice your English conversation in a low-stakes environment. This isn't a grammar class, just talking, and all levels are welcome.
Club de Inglés
A partir de enero, todos los Jueves a 6:30pm
¡Ven a practicar a conversar en ingles! Participe en neustro grupo de conversación. Este no es un curso de gramática, solo una conversación sobre una veriedad de temas. El programa esta en persona, en el Hogwarts Study Room o Narnia Conference Room.

Shelf Indulgence Book Club
Every 1st Tuesday of the Month at 6:30pm, Narnia Conference Room
For ages 18+. Learn more on our Shelf Indulgence page!.jpg)
Light Reading: A Daytime Book Club
Every 2nd Thursday of the Month at 11am, Teen Program Room
Although it's in the Teen room, book picks and conversation questions are geared for Adults (ages 18+). Learn more on our Light Reading page!
Men's Mental Health: A Support Group for Men
Every 2nd Wednesday at 7pm, Wonderland Conference Room
Connect with other men in the community and join in on therapist-guided discussions to improve your mental health and wellness.
Men, your mental health matters!
Offered for free by Vital Life Counseling.
Crafter's Corner
Every 2nd Wednesday at 6pm, Children's Program Room
Join in for a sit-and-chat with our community of crafters while your hands are busy. Bring a craft or project you’re working on, or start something new. Please note: we're unable to provide crafting materials at this time. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult..jpg)
Mommy Meet-up: A Support Group for Moms
Every 3rd Thursday at 9am, Children's Program Room
Connect with other moms in the community and join in on therapist-guided discussions covering guilt, roles, and identity as a mom. Children are welcome, activities and child care are provided for attendees.
Offered for free by Vital Life Counseling.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Board Game
Every 3rd Friday 6-8pm, Wonderland Conference Room
If you love board, card , or tabletop games,
come join us to play with fellow game enthusiasts.
Each month will have a theme to help you pick
which game to bring for a chance to share some of your favorites.
Come whether you have a game or not.
Ages 19+, no registration required.
Writer's Group
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm, Wonderland Conference Room
Join in with our local writer's group for warm-up games and chatting about writing for Adult writers, ages 18+.
All experience levels are welcome to join our community of support.
New books in our collection: