By Nicole Lichtenberg, Director of Operations 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 … [Read more...] about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
“Tracking Lions, Myth, and Wilderness in Samburu”
with Jon Turk A provocative look at the vital connection between human beings, the natural world and meaningful knowledge. While tracking a lion with a Samburu headman and then, later, eluding human assailants who may be tracking him, Jon Turk experiences people at their best and worst. As the tracker and the tracked, Jon reveals how the stories we tell each other, and the stories spinning in our heads, can be molded into innovation, love and co-operation — or harnessed to launch armies. … [Read more...] about “Tracking Lions, Myth, and Wilderness in Samburu”
Visit Sun Valley Community Meeting
Visit Sun Valley invites the community to our first semi-annual meeting of 2022. The meeting is open to everyone, especially all business owners and those interested in the well-being of our tourism economy. … [Read more...] about Visit Sun Valley Community Meeting
“Longmire” Author Craig Johnson
Author Craig Johnson, a Hemingway Writer-In-Residence with The Community Library, joins us to discuss his popular Longmire book series, including his most recent book, Daughter of the Morning Star (September 2021) and his upcoming Hell and Back (September 2022). A book signing with Iconoclast Books will follow. Registration is required to join us in person, as space is limited. Craig's talk will also be livestreamed on Vimeo. Watch here. Craig Johnson is … [Read more...] about “Longmire” Author Craig Johnson
Cornbread & Poppy
By Matthew Cordell A heartwarming first reader can be a generational gem. This new series looks to be a winner with rich characters, a sweet story, and accessible text for emerging readers. Cornbread & Poppy is sure to be a favorite for years to come. Find it here. … [Read more...] about Cornbread & Poppy
Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust
Whenever Nazi boots hit the pavement outside Renee’s house it was her job to warn her deaf parents and sister. Later incarcerated in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp Renee and her sister used sign language to communicate and survive in the most terrible of circumstances. This book is based on a true story. Find it here. … [Read more...] about Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust
