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Weekly Program Bulletin

May 23, 2022

In the Spotlight

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"Longmire" Author

Craig Johnson


The Hemingway Writer-In-Residence joins us to discuss his popular "Longmire" book series, including his latest, Daughter of the Morning Star, and his upcoming release: Hell and Back.


Wednesday, May 25

6:00 p.m. | Lecture Hall


Register Here to Attend

Watch on Vimeo

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Summer Reading Kick-Off

"Oceans of Possibilities"


Our summer reading program kicks off! Come in to the library to register (can also be done online). A jellyfish craft will be available

for kids, and snacks served.


Saturday, May 28

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Children's Library

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Registration Opens May 28

Learn more here

Adult Summer Reading

"The Place We Live:

Reading and Knowing Home”


Encouraging newcomers and long-time locals alike to explore our fascinating cultural and natural history. Get a "passport,"

participate, win prizes. 

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Deadline for Entries: June 10

More Info Here


Teen Event:

Conversation with Roxane Gay


Thursday, July 7

Hemingway House


As part of the annual Hemingway Distinguished Lecture event, a small group of teenagers is invited to meet with Roxane Gay to talk

about reading and writing around critical contemporary issues. To join us:

Email a statement of interest (2-3 sentences)

to Martha Williams by Friday, June 10.

Please include your school (or status),

your grade or age, and pronouns.

This Week at The Library

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Story Time: Shapes

Monday, May 23

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Lecture Hall

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Visit Sun Valley

Community Meeting


Tuesday, May 24

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lecture Hall


Register Here to Attend

Watch on Vimeo

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Creative Writing Workshop


Tuesday, May 24

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Zoom

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Lunchtime Language

Drop-in Spanish with Leonardo Padilla


Tuesday, May 24

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Programs Studio

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English Language Learning

CLASE DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS

Tuesday, May 24

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Beginners: Idaho Room

Intermediate: Programs Studio

Next Week at The Library

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  • Memorial Day: Library, Regional History Museum and Gold Mine Stores will be CLOSED
  • English Language Learning
  • Lunchtime Language: Spanish
  • "Tracking Lions, Myth, and Wilderness in Samburu" with Jon Turk


Click here for our full calendar.

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Lunch & Lit Returns!


Lunch and Lit includes take-out lunches from the Senior Connection and a short reading. Come enjoy a nutritious and convenient lunch while engaging with other community members over interesting literature. Reservations are required and need to be made by the day of at 9am. Call the Senior Connection at 208-788-3468 to reserve your lunch! 


Thursdays, June 2-August 25

11:30 a.m. - Noon

Cimino Plaza

Book Review: Library Staff

"Reading books written by and featuring people from a variety of backgrounds. . .is a great way to build empathy.”
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Nicole Lichtenberg, Director of Operations, recommends four titles:


  • Almost American Girl by Robin Ha
  • It’s Sho-time: Shohei Ohtani is What Baseball Needs by Sean Gregory and Karl Vick
  • Minari, written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung
  • The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang


May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is a celebration of the AAPI community. I couldn’t choose just one book, so I covered four.  


Everyone can benefit from being exposed to experiences and perspectives different from their own. Reading books written by and featuring people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is a great way to build empathy.


You don’t need to wait for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to do this, but if you need a nudge, here it is. . .


Read Nicole's entire Book Review here.


Find More Staff Book Recommendations here.

Book Beat: Student Book Review

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Hi , I am Lucy. I am in the ninth grade. I like to play hockey, ski, and rock climb. For my Book Beat review, I read Ashes of Roses, by by MJ Auch.


When Margaret Rose Nolan and her family traveled to America from Ireland their troubles started right at Ellis Island. They struggled to find places to live in the new country, as the people who they were planning on staying with weren’t as they expected.


The sisters struggled to make money and get hired for jobs. When they found a new apartment, the daughter of the owner recommended that they apply for a job at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory...Soon a tragedy strikes and the girls’ entire world is turned upside down. . .


Read Lucy's entire Book Beat Review here.


See all Book Beat Reviews here.

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