Stay Connected through Library Programs
Weekly Program Bulletin
February 13, 2023
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Our librarians have curated a special list of book recommendations for
Valentine's Day. See "Books of Love" and other recommendations here.
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Storytelling is the most direct connection between people. The way we
live our lives tells a story, including how we treat one another and how
we engage in the world. Storytelling is also the pathway toward healing
and building a world of thriving & liberation. tai’s keynote will explore
how storytelling helps us to nurture the best versions of ourselves
to change the world. Part of the 2023 Winter Read.
Monday, February 13
5:00 p.m. | Lecture Hall
More/register here.
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Who comes to mind when you think about environmental activism? Do you think back to John Muir, or to present day activists like Greta Thunberg? The organization Green Latinos is working to include the Latino/a/x voice and story to the forefront.
The Wood River Land Trust and The Community Library are excited to bring Green Latinos’ Public Land Director, Olivia Juarez to talk with the community about Latinx leadership in conservation.
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Thursday, February 16
6:00 p.m. | Lecture Hall
More/register here.
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Tech Help Desk
Wednesday, February 15
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Learning Commons
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Brown Bag Poetry
Thursday, February 16
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Learning Commons
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Un Brella is a wordless tale that can be enjoyed by people of all ages while skiing, walking, or biking.
Presented in partnership with Blaine County Recreation District and
the Hailey Public Library.
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StoryWalk©
on the Wood River Trail
StoryWalk© returns to the Wood River Trail with Un Brella, by Idaho illustrator Scott E. Franson. From February 17 to February 27, the story will be posted page-by-page between Fox Acres Road and Woodside Boulevard in Hailey,
and between 6th Street and
Wood River Drive in Ketchum.
February 17-27
Wood River Trail
More here.
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Unsaid, but Understood:
Listening and Silence in Sabrina & Corina with Dr. Dora Ramírez
Dr. Dora Ramírez, Professor of Ethnic Studies and the Director of the Anti-Racism Collective at Boise State University, discussed the Latinx/Indigenous community’s experiences and stories in Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s short story collection Sabrina & Corina, which are often told through silence, of
what is left unsaid. Part of the 2023 Winter Read.
Watch the replay here.
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The Library will be CLOSED Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents' Day
- Spanish Lunchtime Language
- NEW: TV Discussion Group: "Bad Sisters" with Mimi Avins (see more below)
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Together We Read! Book Club: Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
- English Language Learning
- Spanish Story Time
- Winter Read Book Group
- Brown Bag Poetry
- Nature Journaling
- Library Lab: SLIME
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Women We Buried, Women We Burned with Rachel Louise Snyder, Writer-In-Residence at the Hemingway House
- Book Class with Buffy: Set Goals Using the "Eat That Frog" System
See our full calendar of events here.
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TV Discussion Group: Bad Sisters
with Mimi Avins
Set in a deceptively charming Dublin suburb on the Irish coast, Bad Sisters'
10 episodes deliver a murder mystery wrapped in a witty black comedy wrapped in a family story. It is ingeniously constructed, well paced, and brilliantly performed by a peerless ensemble of British and Irish actors.
Ketchum resident, Mimi Avins, who
covered pop culture in her years as a
staff writer for The Los Angeles
Times, will lead the discussion.
Advanced registration is requested.
February 21-March 21
Weekly on Tuesdays
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
More/register here.
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Book Review: Library Staff | |
"The journey not only heals Sherman but everyone who connects with him . . ." | |
Brenda Cook, Gold Mine Processing Associate, recommends Running with Sherman by Christopher McDougall.
The book, Running with Sherman: The Donkey With the Heart of a Hero, is based on a true story, and will appeal to many.
After taking in an abused donkey, the author, Christopher McDougall, is determined to compete in a grueling 10-mile burro race. While your donkey is tethered to you much like a dog on a leash, you must endure the challenge up and down a mountainside in Colorado.
The journey not only heals Sherman but everyone who connects with him, especially Zeke...
Read Brenda's book review here.
Find more staff book recommendations here.
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Book Beat: Student Book Review | |
Hello! My name is Sarah. I am fourteen years old and an avid reader; it is one of my favorite things to do. Inspired by authors’ creations of magnificent places and surprising havens built by simple letters, I aspire to be an author and, meanwhile, nurture the love to write. For my Book Beat review, I read House Rules by Jodi Picoult.
Jacob Hunt knows a lot about forensic science. He knows how to take a fingerprint from even the trickiest and most delicate surfaces; how to analyze a crime scene in order to retrace the steps of those involved; and, armed with a police scanner, has a habit of showing up on the scene and dispensing advice—which is typically spot-on.
Jacob Hunt is brilliant, and he has Asperger's syndrome, which means that he perceives and interacts with the world a bit differently. When the horrific murder of his social worker rocks his small town, Jacob is a primary suspect...
Read Sarah's Book Beat Review here.
See all Book Beat Reviews here.
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