Orem Public Library
City of Orem Library
The Orem Public Library is one of the most popular libraries in Utah. It houses more than 285,000 items in 62,939 square feet, including books, CD's, DVDs, and periodicals. More than 1.4 million items are checked out annually. This library also hosts the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival and holds it own readings and performances. Orem built its current city complex with an adjacent library in 1969. Thanks to the donations of the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival and resident Karen Ashton, a children’s wing was added in 1995.
Orem City Public Library
Orem Public Library at City Center - Orem Utah
Orem Public Library
58 North State Street (on the northeast corner of State and Center Streets)
Orem, Utah 84058
(801) 229-7050
> 24-hr drive-through book and media drop - North side of the Library
Orem Library Hours:
58 North State Street (on the northeast corner of State and Center Streets)
Orem, Utah 84058
(801) 229-7050
> 24-hr drive-through book and media drop - North side of the Library
Orem Library Hours:
- Mon - Friday: 9 AM - 9 PM
- Saturdays: 9 AM - 6 PM
- Closed on Sundays & Holidays
Orem Library Parking:
- East of the building with access from 100 North off State Street
- If the lot is full, there is additional parking further east
Orem Public Library Information
Adult and Youth Section - Orem Public Library - Orem UT
Orem Library Statistics:
- 62,939 square feet
- More than 280,000 items
- Books and non-print titles
- 1.4 million items checked out annually.
Materials Available for Check-out:
Check-out Policies:
- Books, fiction and non-fiction, for readers of all ages
- Videos & DVDs, both entertainment and educational
- Electronic databases and Internet access
- Music on compact discs and audio tapes
- Books on tape and books on CD
- Magazines and newspapers
- Sheet music
Check-out Policies:
- Materials check out for three weeks with one three week renewal. Exceptions are new, high demand items: 2 week checkout, no renewal
- Music CDs and cassette tapes: 2 week checkout, optional 2 week renewal
- DVDs/Videos: 1 week checkout, $1.00 fee
- DVDs/Videos with four or more discs: 2 week checkout, $.50 fee per disc, 1 week renewal
Orem Library Adults/Teen Collection
Architecture in Orem Public Library - Orem UT
The Adults/Teen Collection
- 124,000 Books, including a large reference section
- Current and classical fiction
- Large print books
- Boy Scout Merit Badge books
- Pamphlets on topics of current interest
- Periodicals area has over 250 magazines, as well as local and national newspapers
- Internet service
- CD-ROM databases for Utah history, science, and literature
- 2,200 Maps, including hiking and topographic maps
Orem Library Hall
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Orem Library Hall
The Library Hall is located to the west of the Orem Public Library and Orem City Center. It features three new venues for programs and events. The Ashton Auditorium has a capacity of 500 people and houses film screenings, musical performances, author visits, and other large programs. The Library Hall also has a meeting room, the Sorenson Legacy Room, with a capacity of 50 that accommodates workshops, meetings, and classes. Finally, the doTERRA Lobby contains an art gallery and lobby space for interactive programs and informal gatherings. Courtesy of Orem Library |
Children's Collection + Storytime & Laptime
Storytime at the Orem Public Library - Orem UT
The Children’s Collection is the largest in the State of Utah, with 97,000 children’s books, pamphlets, magazines and read-alongs. Librarian assisted Internet access is available in the Children’s reference area along with multi-media CD-ROM databases designed for children such as National Geographic Atlas.
Laptime: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:00am in Ship's Cove. A 20 minute program for babies, toddlers & their caregivers with songs, fingerplays & short stories to introduce our youngest patrons to the world of words.
Storytime: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:30am in the Storytelling Wing. A 30 minute program for preschoolers & young school age children with stories, puppets & activities to engage youngsters & highlight the joys of books & storytelling.
Music and Movement Storytime: Join us each Monday at 10:00 AM in the Storytelling Wing for this new storytime featuring books, musical instruments, songs, finger-plays, and dance.
Bilingual Storytime: Once a month, come experience a special bilingual session of story time! Talented storytellers introduce the audience to words & phrases in Spanish through terrific books & music.
Laptime: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:00am in Ship's Cove. A 20 minute program for babies, toddlers & their caregivers with songs, fingerplays & short stories to introduce our youngest patrons to the world of words.
Storytime: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:30am in the Storytelling Wing. A 30 minute program for preschoolers & young school age children with stories, puppets & activities to engage youngsters & highlight the joys of books & storytelling.
Music and Movement Storytime: Join us each Monday at 10:00 AM in the Storytelling Wing for this new storytime featuring books, musical instruments, songs, finger-plays, and dance.
Bilingual Storytime: Once a month, come experience a special bilingual session of story time! Talented storytellers introduce the audience to words & phrases in Spanish through terrific books & music.
Media & On-line Resources Through Orem Library
Stained Glass Windows - Orem Public Library
Research from Home
Are you looking for a magazine article for school ? A place to practice for the ACT, GED, or GRE? Do you want to research your own family tree, download a book on CD, read a book online, or decide what fridge to buy next? Using databases that make many newspapers and magazines available online along with other tools purchased by the Orem Library or provided through a partnership with Utah's Pioneer Library, you can now access all of this for free online with just a Library Card and a PIN.
The Media Collection has over 13,000 videos, nearly 20,000 DVDs, and a growing Blu-Ray collection, including contemporary films, old-time favorites, PBS series, silent and foreign films, and instructional videos. Over 31,000 compact discs offer a wide array of music, sound effects, children’s literature, speeches, old-time radio programs, and a particularly exceptional collection of jazz. The very popular books on tape and CD provide abridged and unabridged readings of contemporary fiction and non-fiction, as well as classic literature. The Media Collection also includes CD-ROMS and sheet music.
Are you looking for a magazine article for school ? A place to practice for the ACT, GED, or GRE? Do you want to research your own family tree, download a book on CD, read a book online, or decide what fridge to buy next? Using databases that make many newspapers and magazines available online along with other tools purchased by the Orem Library or provided through a partnership with Utah's Pioneer Library, you can now access all of this for free online with just a Library Card and a PIN.
The Media Collection has over 13,000 videos, nearly 20,000 DVDs, and a growing Blu-Ray collection, including contemporary films, old-time favorites, PBS series, silent and foreign films, and instructional videos. Over 31,000 compact discs offer a wide array of music, sound effects, children’s literature, speeches, old-time radio programs, and a particularly exceptional collection of jazz. The very popular books on tape and CD provide abridged and unabridged readings of contemporary fiction and non-fiction, as well as classic literature. The Media Collection also includes CD-ROMS and sheet music.
Orem Public Library Card
Storytelling at the Orem Public Library - Orem UT
To obtain an Orem Library card:
- Be 18 years old or at least 5 years old with a parent or legal guardian in attendance
- Reside in Orem or Provo (Nonresidents are required to pay a nonresident fee)
- Provide proof of current address
- If you don't have an Orem Library account and are a resident of Orem or Provo, you can obtain a Orem Public Library card.
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