(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) l-r Salt Lake City Library Executive Director Peter Bromberg, Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Council Vice Chair Chris Wharton blow out 120 candles on the library birthday cake. The Salt Lake City Public Library celebrates 120 years of service Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2018. The City Library began, on Feb. 14, 1898, with 11,910 volumes on the top floor of the City and County Building. Today, The City Library's system now houses more than 750,000 items across 8 branches, meeting the technological, educational and cultural needs of Salt Lake City's residents.
The Salt Lake City library marked its 120th birthday Wednesday with a ceremony at its main branch.
Mayor Jackie Biskupski issued a proclamation and librarian Cherie Willis sang an opera-worthy rendition of “Happy Birthday.”
Starting life on the top floor of the City and County Building on Feb. 14, 1898, with just under 12,000 volumes, the library system now has eight branches, more than 750,000 items, and technology resources that include 3D printers.