Stories
The Latest CCE News
Behind every community in Utah is a story worth telling. Our nine divisions work daily to listen, connect, inspire, and empower Utahns to see themselves in the past, present, and future of our state. Explore their latest blog posts below to see how we are celebrating Utah’s vibrant cultures, preserving our history, and strengthening communities statewide.
Once a year, public library directors from across the state convene for three days of networking, training, decision-making, and the presentation of the Utah Quality Library Awards. The Fall Directors Summit is Utah State...
10/28/2026
Source: Utah State Library Blog
In late October 2025, Daniel Christensen was awarded almost $50,000 in grant funds to rehabilitate the two-story brick building at 40 West Main Street in Mount Pleasant. The building contributes to the Mount Pleasant Historic Commercial District, listed on...
10/26/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
In mid-August 2026, historic preservation specialist and project manager David Walker was awarded over $40,000 in grant funds to complete the rehabilitation of the Union Block Building at 57 South Main Street in Brigham City. The two-part vertical block...
10/23/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
When Dan Bryant saw the job listing for the Tri County bookmobile librarian, he knew he should apply for the job. He remembered the feeling of excitement when he was a child and...
10/19/2026
Source: Utah State Library Blog
Through support from Utah Humanities and the Utah Historical Society, the oral history grant provides funding to collect and transcribe interviews and share the content with local communities through public programming. This quarter, the organizations awarded funding to six...
10/16/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Every fall, the Utah State Library Division presents the Utah Quality Library Awards to libraries that go above and beyond for their communities. How do public libraries earn this...
10/15/2026
Source: Utah State Library Blog
Utah women are everywhere – shaping our communities, our past, and our future. In this “Where Women Made History” series, learn about women from across Utah and the places they influenced.
10/14/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Our team had an incredible time recently with the Western Museums Association and Utah Museums Association. In late September, museum professionals from across the region gathered for the joint Western Museums Association (WMA) and Utah Museums Association (UMA) Annual...
10/07/2026
Source: Arts and Museums Blog
Patrons of the Utah County Bookmobile were treated to a special guest on Monday, Aug. 31st, when First Lady Abby Cox joined the mobile library for stops in Genola and Goshen. Her visit highlighted the launch...
10/07/2026
Source: Utah State Library Blog
Utah women are everywhere – shaping our communities, our past, and our future. In this “Where Women Made History” series, learn about women from across Utah and the places they influenced.
09/29/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Ever heard of AmeriCorps and thought, “That sounds cool… but where do I even start?” You can start with the Generation Volunteer Summit. The Generation Volunteer Summit brings together peers...
09/28/2026
Source: UServe Utah Blog
By Jordan Kiyak When Helen Papanikolas and her team at the Utah Historical Society put together the Peoples of Utah, it was considered groundbreaking. Upon its publication in 1976, it became a foundational text for those interested in learning more...
09/16/2026
Source: Utah Historical Society Blog
Mads is a rising high school senior with a strong passion for mathematics and STEM education. Since her freshman year, she has helped develop a tutoring program at her school, combining her love of learning with a commitment to helping others...
09/10/2026
Source: STEM Action Center Blog
On National Public Lands day – September 26th, 2026 – the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and our partners at the Bureau of Land Management and Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, will come together to host the San Rafael Stewardship Day....
09/04/2026
Source: SHPO Blog
