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November 25, 2024

In this Issue

• How and Why AI Matter Now and in the Future with Paul Zimmerman

• Small Business Saturday: Happenings at the Museum and Gold Mine stores

• Let's Build! Drop-in for Kids

• This Week at the Library

• Upcoming Program Highlights

• Staff Book Review: Dad is Fat

• Teen Book Beat: The Throne of Fire

• Ask a Librarian

See our full calendar here.

Above right: Drop into the Children's Library after school from 1:30-3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, for building with LEGOs, Magnatiles or other fun materials (provided).

In the Spotlight

For years, artificial intelligence (AI) was one of two things: either in your Alexa or planning to take over the world. The reality is that AI can be a partner in your daily life. But where do we even start thinking about it that way? Join us as we explore what AI is, the different options and how to prompt them, how it fits our lives, the ethics behind AI, and answers to your questions. More/register here.

5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 26

Lecture Hall + Livestream

The Gold Mine Christmas sales event officially opens November 25, but you'll already find ornaments, decorations, garlands, wreaths, artificial trees, tree stands, lights, and more. As Christmas Eve approaches, the Progressive Sale begins, with discounts up to 60% until Christmas Eve. Then all Christmas items will be free! Doors open at 10:00 a.m. More here.

Through December 24

Gold Mine Thrift • 331 Walnut Avenue in Ketchum

The database for the Ernest and Mary Hemingway House and Preserve Collection is now available to the public. You can search or browse to see artifacts that belong

to the house. To look through the online collection click here!

This Week at the Library

Story Time: Thanks

Monday, November 25

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Treehouse

Let's Build! for Kids

Drop-In after school to the Children's Library for building! LEGOs, Magnatiles or other building materials will be provided. This is a drop-in offering for all ages.

No registration required.

1:30 - 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 25

Children's Library

KRC Workspace

Tuesday, November 26

Drop in 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Lecture Hall

Valley Traditional Music Jams

Saturday, November 30

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Lecture Hall

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Upcoming Program Highlights

December 3: Giving Tuesday: Support your Community Library!

December 4: Library Book Club: Atomic Habits

December 5: The Wonderful Experience of Collecting Art with Judith Kindler

December 11: Start Your Story: Writing Workshop with Writer-in-Residence Rose Whitmore

December 12: Salmon Moon: The River of No Return book launch with Julie Weston

December 13: Library, Museum, and Gold Mine stores CLOSED

for a staff retreat

December 17: The 23rd Hero with Rebecca Anne Nguyen

December 19: Introduction to Avalanches with the Sawtooth Avalanche Center

December 20: Undertow: An Idaho-Inspired Dance with Dana Genshaft

December 24: Early close (3pm) at the Library, Wood River Museum, and Gold Mine stores

December 25: Closed for the Christmas Holiday: The Library, Wood River Museum, and Gold Mine stores

December 27: Earth: A Year in Orbit Film Screening and Q&A

with Anthony Geffen

December 30-January 4: Hygge at the Library: Unwind with puzzles, games, coloring, reading, cookies, and warm treats daily in the Lecture Hall (Closed Jan.1)

December 31: Early close (3pm) at the Library, Wood River Museum, and Gold Mine stores

January 1: Closed for the New Year's Holiday: The Library, Wood River Museum, and Gold Mine stores

See our full calendar of events/register here.

Title Review: Library Staff

"[Gaffigan] acknowledges parenting as being in a cult—a cult of people

who are sleep deprived and poorly dressed."

Reference Librarian Buffy McDonald recommends Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan.

If you are looking to add some humor to your life this holiday season, consider reading Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan. In short essays, this well-respected comedian shares his experiences as a parent as he goes through the process of raising five small children in a two-bedroom apartment in New York City.

It is a fun read even if you are not a parent. And, if you are a parent, you may recognize some of the humor from your own experiences. One of the book’s greatest charms is its authenticity and Gaffigan’s ability to find humor in the ordinary experiences of being a parent.

Whether it is a humorous observation about potty training to the craziness of trying to travel with a baby and several small children in New York City. Or, something as simple as having one thing to do that day and still not having enough time to get it done.

Along with the admission that powerlessness is the defining characteristic of fatherhood, he acknowledges parenting as being in a cult—a cult of people who are sleep deprived and poorly dressed...

Read Buffy's entire book review here.

Find more staff book recommendations here.

Book Beat: Student Book Review

Hi, my name is Advik. I love to read, write, bike, swim, and watch TV. For my Book Beat review, I read Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan.

Throne of Fire, the second book in the Kane Chronicles, is a compelling blend of Egyptian mythology and modern-day action. This book follows Sadie and Carter Kane in their continued fights against the forces of Chaos.

Sadie and Carter are forced to prevent the end of the world in a very timely manner after being tormented by reoccurring dreams and messages that hint at Apophis’ approaching return.

The sun god Ra’s power is the only thing that can stop Apophis, the Lord of Chaos, from rising from his eons-long confinement. The two siblings, who set out on a dangerous adventure, must find the three missing pieces of the Book of Ra, which hold the secret to waking him.

They travel the world on this mission, facing challenging opponents and formidable allies. Sadie and Carter discover more about their magical skills and family history as they travel down this difficult path...

Read Advik's entire book review here.

See all Book Beat Reviews here.

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