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What's happening in Riverton: Thursday, Oct. 8

By Utah News Staff from public calendars · October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Riverton Library: Baby & Tots, 10:15 a.m.
  • Riverton Library: Storytime, 11 a.m.
  • Riverton Library: Tween Club, 4 p.m.
  • Riverton City: Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at Riverton City Hall.
  • Riverton Library: Garden Share Table, at Riverton.

Riverton school, library and city calendars list 5 public events for Thursday, Oct. 8, including Tween Club.

At the library

Riverton Library: Tween Club, 4 p.m.

Public meetings

Riverton City: Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., at Riverton City Hall.

Regular programs

Riverton Library: Baby & Tots, 10:15 a.m.

Riverton Library: Storytime, 11 a.m.

Riverton Library: Garden Share Table, at Riverton.

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