A few thoughts on what happened when the Wi-Fi went out — and what I brought home from Washington

Last month, the internet line in our neighborhood was cut. For five or six hours, no Wi-Fi, no TV, no scrolling. I caught myself standing there asking, what do I do?

That was the part that got me. Not the outage. The question.

I hadn't realized how much of my downtime had quietly been handed over to a screen. So my wife and I did what people used to do on a regular weekday evening — we went out together. Ran an errand. Had dinner. Talked. I heard later that other neighbors on our street did something similar — went for walks, sat outside, spent time with their families in a way that didn't require a charging cable.

It wasn't dramatic. That's the point. It was just a few hours of being present with the people right in front of us, and it reminded me how much of that I'd been missing without noticing.

So here's a suggestion — just a neighbor's idea, not a rule from city hall. Pick one evening a week. Whichever one fits your life. Go for a walk. Sit on the porch. Visit someone. Let the phone sit on the counter for a couple of hours. See what happens...

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Build Our Future Together - Connect With Us.

Tremonton is a unique city focused on connections. We are connected with our rich

heritage as a town founded by immigrants who created a welcoming, supportive community. We are connected in our vision of a bright future that remembers our roots, preserves our values, and grows with intelligence and intention without

compromising what makes our city special. We are connected to each other through our small-town spirit where neighbors know and help one another and residents and city officials alike listen and collaborate. We are connected to the land and nature with beautiful outdoor surroundings, fun adventures, and agricultural ties. We are connected to all that our valley offers— meaningful work, quality education, entertainment, incredible outdoor adventure, and more—as well as the world at large with easy access to key highways and lighting-fast internet connection. Tremonton is a City of Connections, and it’s what makes our town a gem of Northern Utah.

Sports Program Registration is Open

Parks and Recreation focuses on what is important in development from our smallest athletes up through our Prep Leagues and on to Adult. We understand the importance of age progression and have leagues specifically designed for their specific needs.

Fall Soccer

Get ready for a season of fun, skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship! Our youth soccer program welcomes players from Little Cubs (Pre-K) through 7th grade, providing a positive environment where kids can learn the game, stay active, make friends, and build confidence on the field. Register today and join the fun this fall!

Registration is now open!

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Summer Dance Camps

We offer Pre-Dance for 3-5, Beginging Dance for 5-8, and Co-ed Hip-Hop Dance for 5-14 year olds.

Registration is now open!

Register here

Gymnastics

From mommy and me classes, to 7 years+ intermediate classes. Registration opens up June 13th. Deadline is July 13th

Register here



Flag football

Get in the game this fall with our Youth Flag Football program! Open to boys and girls of all skill levels, flag football is a fun, fast-paced way to stay active, build confidence, learn teamwork, and develop athletic skills in a non-contact environment. Players will make new friends, enjoy exciting competition, and have a blast on the field all season long. Register today!

Registration is open

100 Mile Club Begins 

100 mile club starts on May 30th! We have a special challenge for America's 250th Birthday. You can walk 100 miles in 90 days, or 250 and miles in 90 days for an extra special prize!

Register and read all the details below.

Registration is open

Building Community Through Culture Arts & Events

The Tremonton Arts Council fosters an environment where the arts can thrive, promotes a vibrant city and preserves our historical culture, to enrich the quality of life for area residents with goals to improve economic prosperity, create art related events, create a sense of place, provide art opportunities and promote inclusivity.

Hay Days Vendor Applications are OPEN!

Our city celebration, Hay Days, is coming up July 24th-25th. This two day event has a long history in our town. Starting Friday evening and ending Saturday evening with a spectacular fireworks display!

If you are a local small business owner that would like to be involved in a six thousand attendee event? Apply through the link below.

Application Link

Summer Concert Series is HERE!

Our summer concerts series has started and is in full swing. Come join us at Shuman park on June 13th and 27th, from 6-8pm for live music, lawn games, and food trucks.

13th - Relics

27th - Opie's Alumni

Check out full band details on our social media

Enhance The Quest For Knowledge & Intellectual Activity

The library serves the community with public programming; educational resources, including digital access and services; and provides a sense of community.

Please check the website for information on everything coming up.

Adult Monthly Book Club Pick:

June- Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan

Our June discussion will be held on June 2nd @ 7:30 pm. We will be discussing "The Frozen River". Check our Facebook group for the Zoom link!  

Spice Club

We are still doing spice club! Join us each month as we explore a different spice and how to use it. The library will provide recipe suggestions as well as some information about the spice. Later this year, we will have a party to eat food and discuss what we have learned! Find more information here and register to join here (yes even though it says January). The June Spice is Star Anise. Let's get cooking!

Creative Craft Classes- Teens (13+) and Adults

Tuesdays, June 2nd and June 16th @ 6:00-7:00 pm at the Bear River Senior Center

Register at the Tremonton Library or the Senior Center.

Reading with Chewy

Mondays @ 4:00 pm

Come read to Chewy, the therapy dog! come anytime from 4-5!

STEAM Saturday- Take and Makes

June 13th & 27th 

Stop by the library to grab a fun STEM craft for the weekend!

Author Talks- Library Speakers Consortium

We have a few upcoming author talks in June ! Find more information about our upcoming author events here.

• Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 at 12:00 PM- Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig
• Thursday, June 11th 2026 at 5:00 PM- Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl series)
• Tuesday, June 16th 2026 at 5:00 PM- Zaila Avant-garde (Weird and Wonderful You) 

Trivia Competition Night- Teens

June 26th @ 6:00-7:30 pm at the library

Ages 12-18 only please

Science Heroes Event

June 20th @ 10:00 am at the Tremonton Library

Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us!

No registration necessary. Bring the whole family!

Minecraft Week- Tweens

June 15th-18th @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Join us for Minecraft Week at our library! Participate on our secure server from home or visit the library and use one of our accounts. Stop by the library to get started!

Minecraft Week- Teens

June 15th-18th @ 1:00-3:00 pm

Join us for Minecraft Week at our library! Participate on our secure server from home or visit the library and use one of our accounts. Stop by the library to get started!

Adult Faux Stained-Glass Flag Craft Class

June 30th @ 6:00-8:00 pm

Register on our website here. Limited space is available!

Writing Workshop with Guest Author, Aiden Morrison- Tweens

June 26th @ 10:00 am

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to speak to an author about their writing process and ask them questions? Now is your chance to talk to a young author! We will have a reading, presentation, and a short q&a, followed by some time to work on a story of your own.

Summer Reading Challenges

It's time for SUMMER READING! We have challenges for all ages. They will run June 1st- July 31st.

Register here. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at the library.

Directors Message

In The Wizard of Oz, at the end, little Dorothy from Kansas destroys the wicked Witch of the West. As she melts, she screams, “what a world, what a world!” I have quoted this line many times in my life. I feel it now more than ever. I never dreamed our piece of earth would ever be so far from peace. I wish that people could remember how to communicate and be respectful of other opinions. We don’t all have to agree, but we can still be respectful and caring. I hope that we can all gather at the Senior Center and be kind to one another. We are all adults who know how to speak about our different opinions and go on being friends. I truly want each of you to feel welcomed and appreciated when you walk through our doors.

Summer is here! Let the adventures begin. We have so many fun things planned for you this summer, and I am very excited. The summer picnic is just two weeks away, and always a fun time to be together while eating a great traditional picnic meal and visiting with our dear friends. This year’s theme is TV Gameshows! Do you have a costume you want to wear? Are there prizes you hope to win? Who will get the ZonK!

Please see the Full Senior Center Newsletter for all the upcoming events and schedule

Summer Picnic

Wednesday, June 10th @ 11:00

Meet at North Park Bowery at 11:00 for games, prizes, and so much fun. A Traditional picnic lunch will be served at Noon. Please invite your neighbors and friends! Call us to reserve your spot now! 435-230-1353

RSVP by Friday June 5

Summerfest

Thursday, June 18th @ 10:30

Join us for a ride to Logan to walk around the vendors and listen to the music at the Summer Arts Faire. There will be food vendors and interactive art booths. Admission is free. The bus ride will be $4.00. There will be lots of walking on grass at Willow Park.

Front Runner & Cheesecake Factory

Tuesday, June 30 @ 9:45, $10.00 Please pay ahead

Join Heather for a ride to Ogden to get on the Front Runner to Salt Lake, where you will switch to the Trax system to go to lunch and shopping. Then return home the same way. This is a great way to learn how to use the public transit system that is available to us, or just a great way to get out of the valley and enjoy time with friends. The bus will depart from the center at 9:45. The cost for the Bus and the Train is $10 total to be paid when you sign up. You will pay for your own lunch and purchases.

If you are looking for a specific volunteer opportunity, we have a program where you are assigned to make phone calls. If you are good at chatting on the phone or would like to meet some new friends to visit with on a weekly basis, please consider reaching out. We have lots of ways for everyone to serve.