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Weekly Program Bulletin

April 17, 2023

In the Spotlight

A workshop with Margaret Meehan, Writer-In-Residence at the Hemingway House.

How to Overcome Writer’s Block


In this workshop, we’ll embrace the chaos and uncertainty of creative writing. Through tips, prompts, and the wisdom and struggle of fellow writers, you’ll learn how to fumble confidently, even joyfully, toward the light.


Monday, April 17

4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

More/register here

Hemingway Distinguished Lecture

Luis Alberto Urrea

The Community Library is proud to announce our Hemingway Distinguished Lecturer for 2023: Mexican-American author

Luis Alberto Urrea—a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his landmark work of nonfiction The Devil's Highway.


Save the Date!

Friday, June 30 • 7:00 p.m.

Donaldson Robb Family Lawn

Tickets are FREE but must be reserved.


Registration opens Monday, May 1.

This Week at The Library

Story Time: Farm



Monday, April 17

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Tree House

Spanish Lunchtime Language


Tuesday, April 18

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Idaho Room

Tuesday, April 18

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Lecture Hall

More/register here


Together We Read! The Big Burn by Timothy Egan


April's pick for the Together We Read! Book Club is The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan. The discussion will be led by programs and education director Martha Williams. Registration is recommended to join us.

English Language Learning


Tuesday, April 18

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Idaho Room

Inglés Idioma Aprender



Martes 18 de abril

18:00 - 20:00 h.

Idaho Room

"How To Change Your Mind"

Discussion Group


Wednesday, April 19

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Lecture Hall

Tech Help Desk


Wednesday, April 19

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Learning Commons

Brown Bag Poetry



Thursday, April 20

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learning Commons

Navigating Longevity Panel


Dr. Carol Stephens and Ashley Scates will discuss issues with memory and share insights on advanced planning. Presented in partnership with

the Senior Connection.


Thursday, April 20

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Lecture Hall

More/register here

Nature Journaling

with Leslie Rego


Thursday, April 20

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Idaho Room

Later Language: Spanish



Thursday, April 20

5:15 - 6:00 p.m.

Learning Commons

Guided Tour: "Las Catrinas"


Friday, April 21

4:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Meet in the Library Foyer

In Case You Missed It

Clean Food, Messy Life


Local author Jamie Truppi discussed her new memoir Clean Food, Messy Life: A food lover's conscious journey back to self. Jamie spoke about the journey of writing her story, about what it’s like to live in the past when you’re also working to be present, and shared encouragement for others to write their own stories and what to think about as you’re crafting your life story.


Watch the Replay Here.

Upcoming Library Highlights

April 24-29: National Library Week

April 26: Día de Los Ninos: A Celebration of Children & Books

April 27: Housing Lessons and Opportunities with Park City, Utah’s Housing Development Manager

May 1: Idaho Gives Kicks Off

May 3: Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

May 9: Housing Lessons and Opportunities with Summit County, Colorado's Housing Director

May 11: Wonder Travels with Writer-In-Residence Josh Barkan

May 18-20: "To Taste Life Twice" Seminar: Reading, Writing & Connecting Over Words – Free writing workshops, author panels, and an open mic event!

May 26: One True Sentence: Writers & Readers on Hemingway's Art with Writer-In-Residence Jennifer Haigh

June 14-16: Sun Valley Early Literacy Summit

Book Review: Library Staff

This sweet and hilarious book does not disappoint.

[The author] demonstrates her deep and nuanced

understanding of cat behavior.

Lee Dabney, Children's Librarian and Story Time leader, recommends This Little Kitty by Karen Obuhanych.


If you are a regular attendee of Monday-morning story times, you know that I am a self-professed crazy-cat person. So when This Little Kitty by Karen Obuhanych showed up on the new picture book display, I was thrilled.


This sweet and hilarious book does not disappoint. Obuhanych’s crisp and bright illustrations are enough to satisfy any cat lover, but accompanied with her rhyming text, she demonstrates her deep and nuanced understanding of cat behavior...



Read Lee's book review here.

Find more staff book recommendations here.

Book Beat: Student Book Review

Hello! My name is RyaI am a sophomore and I enjoy reading, swimming and traveling. For my Book Beat review, I read Every Day by David Levithan.


What would it be like to be a different person every day? A human consciousness that calls themself “A”, who has been living the lives of different people since birth, knows.


In order to keep this inexplicable secret, A keeps a low profile, doesn’t get anyone into trouble, and doesn’t get too attached to anyone.


That is, until they live a day in the body of Justin, the boyfriend of a girl named Rhiannon. A is lovestruck, and wishes more than anything that they could stay in the same body...


Read Rya's Book Beat Review here.

See all Book Beat Reviews here.

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