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Weekly Program Bulletin

October 2, 2023

In the Spotlight

Tuesday, October 3

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. • Lecture Hall

More/register here.

Presented in partnership with the Western Landowners Alliance and the Trailing of the Sheep Festival.

The New Era of Conservation:

What Working Landscape

Bring to the Table

Panel conversation on the importance of private and public lands, the critical role of agriculture in conservation, and obstacles

that landowners face in

stewarding these landscapes.

The panel features Leslie Allison of the Western Landowners Alliance, Cameron Westcamp of Rinker

Rock Creek Ranch, Kim Bracket

of Brackett Ranches, and Eric

Winford of the University of Idaho Rangeland Center.

Peruvian Sheepherding in Idaho: Una Conversación

Thursday, October 5 • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wood River Museum of History and Culture

Join us for a conversation exploring the history, challenges, culture,

and livelihoods of Peruvian sheepherders in Idaho as observed by the panelists through their work and lived experiences. The panel includes Luis Campos, Martin Quispe, and Betzi Quiroz; moderated by Jessica Maynard.

This is a bi-lingual event.

Seating is limited.

Registration is required.

More/register here.

Únase a nosotros para una conversación que explora la historia, los desafíos, la cultura y los medios de subsistencia de los pastores peruanos en Idaho, tal como lo observan los panelistas a través de su trabajo y experiencias vividas. El panel incluye a Luis Campos y Betzi Quiroz; moderado por Jessica Maynard.

Se trata de un acto bilingüe.

El aforo es limitado.

es necesario inscribirse.

Más/inscríbase aquí.

Featured in Children's

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Read It & Eat!

Middle Grade Book Club

For students in or entering grades 5-8:

• Pick up a FREE copy of the book at The

Community Library. (Limited to first 10).

• Read it and prepare to discuss it in a

group setting.

• Come talk about the book

• Eat good food!

Thursday, October 24

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Children's Library

Registration is required!

This Week at The Library

Story Time: Sheep

Monday, October 2

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Tree House

Spanish Lunchtime Language with Leo Padilla

Tuesday, October 3

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Idaho Room

Audacious Read: The Prairie Trilogy by Willa Cather

Tuesday, October 3

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Zoom

English Language Learning

Tuesday, October 3

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Idaho Room

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Aprendizaje del inglés

Martes 3 de octubre

18:00 - 20:00 h.

Idaho Room

Bilingual Story Time: Sheep

Wednesday, October 4

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Treehouse

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Cuentos bilingües: Ovejas

Miércoles 4 de octubre

10:30 - 11:00 horas

Treehouse

Demon Copperhead is a modern day take on Charles Dicken’s beloved David Copperfield. In her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, author Barbara Kingsolver follows Dicken’s footsteps by creating a brilliant, poignant portrayal of children raised in poverty, their resilience, and their struggle for survival in rural Appalachia. The discussion will be led by Librarian Andrea Nelson. Registration is required. More/register here.

Wednesday, October 4

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Programs Studio

Brown Bag Poetry

Thursday, October 5

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

Learning Commons

Sheep Ranching Q&A with Idaho Ranchers & Friends

Friday, October 6 • 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Lecture Hall • More here.

Hear stories and ask questions of Idaho ranchers and learn what it is really like to be an Idaho rancher. Panelists include Cindy Siddoway, Cory Peavey, Henry Etcheverry, and Darby Northcott. The panel will be moderated by Mike Guerry. This event is open to all, no registration required. The conversation will be livestreamed and recorded.

Presented in partnership with the Trailing of the Sheep Festival.

In Case You Missed It

Stranger in the Desert

with Writer-in-Residence

Jordan Salama

Inspired by family lore, a young writer embarks on an epic quest through the Argentine Andes in search of a heritage spanning hemispheres and centuries, from the Jewish Levant to turn-of-the-century trade routes in South America.

Jordan will share how he came to write the forthcoming book about his family's heritage, and he'll invite members of the audience to share their own experiences of family research and sharing stories with future generations.

Upcoming Library Highlights

October 9: A Conversation with Rajiv Joseph, 2023 Sun Valley Playwright’s Resident

October 11: Genealogy Workshop

October 12: Four-Fifths A Grizzly with Doug Chadwick

October 13: Young Latino Leaders Panel (Panel de jóvenes líderes latinos)

October 14: Gruesome Playground Injuries Play Reading at The Argyros

October 16: Knit Together with Patricia Clark

October 17: Frank Church: The Last Honest Man with James Risen

October 18: NaNoPrepMo Come Write In!: Planning session for National Novel Writing Month (November)

October 20: Library, Wood River Museum, and Gold Mine Stores CLOSED for a Super Staff Retreat

October 24: Read It & Eat! Middle Grade Book Club: Insignificant

Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling.

October 24: More Than a Few Good Men: Building Leadership in the

21st Century with Dr. Jackson Katz

See our full calendar of events/register here.

Book Review: Library Staff

"Yagami decides to start killing

local and international criminals."

Cándida Miniño, Outreach Librarian, recommends Death Note by Tsugumi Ōba.

A soul reaper (Shinigami in Japanese) bored with his immortal existence decides to drop his Death Note for a human to find.

The Death Note is a notebook that reapers use to take the lives of the people whose names they write.

The person who finds the book is Light Yagami—a genius high school student.

Light tests the rules of the Death Note, one of which is: You must visualize the face of the name you’re writing.

Yagami decides to start killing local and international criminals. The read turns into a psychological thriller, which brings up questions of ethics and morality..

Read Cándida's entire review here.

Find more staff book recommendations here.

Book Beat: Student Book Review

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 16 years old an avid reader; it is one of my favorite things to do. Inspired by all the amazing stories built by simple letters, I aspire to be an author and, meanwhile, nurture the love to write. For my Book Beat review, I read Medusa by Jessie Burton.

We all know the myth of Medusa: a beautiful girl, caught up in a godly scandal, scorned by the powerful goddess Athena for desecrating her sacred temple.

Athena turns Medusa's gorgeous locks into a head full of snakes, and, just to make sure she never forms a relationship again, curses Medusa’s gaze to turn anyone unfortunate enough to cross paths with her to stone.

Essentially, Medusa commits a crime, godly justice is bestowed, and she becomes the fearsome, serpentine monster we know and hate. But Jessie Burton proves that there’s way more to the story...

Read Sarah's Book Beat review here.

See all Book Beat Reviews here.

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