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Hand Painted Decanter and Cups

June 23, 2025 by kmerwin

Perfect for serving limoncello on a balmy evening overlooking the Mediterranean Sea … or at home on the deck with good friends! Part of the LIRO’ collection of hand painted ceramics, this charming set harkens to the simple, lazy days of summer. Find it at the Gold mine Thrift store; set of 6 on sale for only $25.

Proceeds from the Gold Mine stores help support books, literacy, and programs at The Community Library. More about the Gold Mine stores here.

Filed Under: Collection Highlights

Amalfi Collection Ceramics

June 23, 2025 by kmerwin

Hand painted and crafted in Italy, this charming set comes from the celebrated Amalfi coast. The set includes an aglio (garlic) jar and cylinder at the Gold Mine Thrift store. Each piece is only $12.

Proceeds from the Gold Mine stores help support books, literacy, and programs at The Community Library. More about the Gold Mine stores here.

Filed Under: Collection Highlights

Italian Pasta Bowl and Platter

June 23, 2025 by kmerwin

Made of ceramic and crafted in Italy, these large serving dishes exemplify the timeless style of the Himark Buona San Remo Italia collection. Each piece is only $18 at the Gold Mine Thrift store.

Proceeds from the Gold Mine stores help support books, literacy, and programs at The Community Library. More about the Gold Mine stores here.

Filed Under: Collection Highlights

Ralph Lauren Linen Blazer

June 23, 2025 by kmerwin

Made it Italy. ‘Nuff said.

But if you’re interested … this splashy and stylish linen blazer for men, which retails for $3,495, is available at Gold Mine Consign for only $559. The Kent Ikat Pattern is part of Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label, which can be interpreted as Ralph Lauren’s personal dedication to achieving the utmost in luxury. Each collection features a strong presence of tailoring and formal silhouettes with each item inspired by the romantic essence of true sartorial elegance.

Available at Gold Mine Consign, located at 4th and Walnut in downtown Ketchum, next to Gold Mine Thrift. Proceeds from the Gold Mine stores help support books, literacy, and programs at The Community Library. More about the Consign store here.

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Book Review: Calling for a Blanket Dance

June 20, 2025 by kmerwin

Maintenance Manager Jerry McDonald recommends Calling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah.

I was delightfully surprised by this novel. It’s not easily categorized because of Oskar’s writing style or presentation. A window into life in the Oklahoma small town, but not an autobiography or true story…

…his characters are so real, I felt it was truly his family’s sharing of a historical account of Cherokee and Kiowa tribes’ lives from the 1970s to the present.

Each chapter is a different family member’s thought and experiences. Telling in their own words, with some Cherokee mixed in, I had no difficulty in understanding their meaning. When you get to really know each character well by hearing their side of the story, it makes it much more interesting.

There are several different types of dances. Some are for the benefit of one family, some are for honoring ancestors, some for someone coming of age. Blankets usually have colors of a certain tribe. Blankets are usually handmade and made to help healing. There’s no doubt the misery the adults and children go through, day to day, captures your soul.

No sugar coating here, it’s a harsh life but enlightens the reader the way each family comes together through dancing and honoring their ancestors’ ways.

Have ah’day oosdi! I’m definitely going to read more Oscar Hokeah.

Find Calling for a Blanket Dance in our collection here.

Filed Under: Staff Reviews: Books, Films, Music, and More

History on the Go!

June 13, 2025 by kmerwin

We’re putting history in your hands this summer and taking it on the road to destinations near and far.


History in Your Hands

The Wood River Museum opens virtual doors to Wood River Valley History through a free app from Bloomberg Connects.

Locals, visitors, and even people far afield can now experience the history of the Wood River Valley in a whole new way.  The Community Library’s Wood River Museum of History + Culture launched a new digital guide to enrich both onsite and offsite visits. The app features highlights from the Museum’s offerings. More/download the app here.


Community Library Field Trips

The Museum is hosting three summer field trips to provide opportunities to dig deeper into the regional history in southern Idaho. Seating is limited; registration is required.

Saturday, June 28
Field Trip: Minidoka and the Herrett Center

Saturday, August 9
Field Trip: Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival at Fort Hall

Saturday, September 3
Field Trip: Teater’s Knoll and the Hagerman Museum


Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus

Catch free Valley tours every Friday starting July 11 and running through August 29.

The Wood River Museum of History + Culture and Mountain Rides invite you to a one-hour free bus tour with local guides highlighting the area’s rich history. Learn about the area’s most historic locales, including the Horace Lewis home and the mining history, the Brass Ranch barn and the Union Pacific Railroad’s purchase of the Brass Ranch, the first ski lifts in the world, and more.

Advance registration is recommended as space is limited. Sign up in-person at the Sun Valley Visitor Center located at 491 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum, or by emailing the Visitor Center or calling 208.726.3423.

Friday, July 11
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus

Friday, July 18
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus

Friday, July 25
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus

Friday, August 1
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus

Friday, August 9
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus

Friday, August 15
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus

Friday, August 22
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus

Friday, August 29
Sun Valley Story Tour by Bus


More about  The Community Library’s Wood River Museum of History + Culture here.

Filed Under: Fresh from the Stacks, Library Blog

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