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Teen Halloween
Summon your costume and your crew for a wicked night of games, music, movies, contests, and spooky photo ops.
Teen Halloween is the ultimate haunted hangout for younger teens. Registration required.
Location: Library's Viridian Event Center
Address: 8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
Start Date and Time: Friday, October 23, 2026 7:30pm
End Date and Time: Friday, October 23, 2026 10pm
Adult Night Out - The Vampire Ball
FAQs
What's the dress code?
We recommend you come in your finest vampire formalwear! However, we encourage everyone to attend in clothes you enjoy wearing and dancing in, regardless of how formal it is.
Can my kids come?
This event is created and intended for adults to enjoy a night out, so please make other arrangements for kids that night, as they will not be admitted into the event.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Public parking is available at the Library's Viridian Event Center, with the main parking lot on the south of the building. We are also within walking distance of the West Jordan City Center Trax station and bus lines on Redwood Road.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Feel free to contact the event staff by calling (801)-948-7858, or through email at viridian@TheCountyLibrary.org
Can I make accomodation requests?
Absolutely! The library is happy to answer any accessibility questions and make every effort to make reasonable accommodations. Please email us at viridian@TheCountyLibrary.org or give us a call at (801)-948-7858.
Will there be alcohol at the event?
No alcohol will be served as part of this event. Likewise, no alcohol will be permitted on the premises.
What is the atmosphere of this event?
A welcoming dance with a variety of immersive activies. Learn vintage contra dances, groove to a DJ playing on-theme, classic and contemporary Halloween hits, or relax and play games with your friends.
What if I need to cancel a ticket order?
We want this event to be open to as many guests as possible. If you find you are unable to attend, please call or email the Library's Viridian Event Center and provide them with your name and how many tickets you are cancelling. Staff can be reached at (801)-948-7858 or viridian@thecountylibrary.org
Location: Library's Viridian Event Center
Address: 8030 S 1825 W, West Jordan, UT 84088
Start Date and Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 7:30pm
End Date and Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026 10pm
Edgar Allan Poe and the Modern City
Tour the four American cities that shaped Edgar Allan Poe’s career during the 1830s and 1840s: Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Dr. Scott Peeples will examine where Poe lived, why he moved, and how each city’s urban life influenced his writing, particularly The Man of the Crowd and The Murders in the Rue Morgue.
Peeples is professor of English at the College of Charleston and has been writing about Edgar Allan Poe for more than 30 years. His books include The Afterlife of Edgar Allan Poe and The Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe and the City. His most recent book is How Many Roads: A Life of Bob Dylan.
Please note: this live WebEx presentation will not be recorded.
Location: Online Event
Start Date and Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7pm
End Date and Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 8pm
Gary Larson's Weird Cartoons: The Cultural Significance of The Far Side
Professor Kerry Soper explores why Gary Larson’s The Far Side sparked controversy when it upended the comics page in the 1980s, and how its weird humor won over readers and built a devoted fan base.
Soper is a professor in the Department of Comparative Arts and Letters at Brigham Young University. He writes about the history of comedy and satire in comic strips, television, film, and other popular media. His books include Garry Trudeau: Doonesbury and the Aesthetics of Satire; We Go Pogo: Walt Kelly, Politics, and American Satire; and Gary Larson and The Far Side.
Please note: this live WebEx presentation will not be recorded.
Location: Online Event
Start Date and Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 7pm
End Date and Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 8pm