Top 7 Things You May Not Know + Fun Groundhog Titles at The Library Pretty much everyone knows about Punxsutawney Phil and his propensity for predicting the weather in Pennsylvania. And pretty much everyone who sheltered in place during the global pandemic had at least an inkling of the Groundhog Day phenomenon - referenced from the 1993 Bill Murray film - where day after day seemed to be exactly the same. But ... can you answers THESE fun questions about groundhogs and their biggest … [Read more...] about Digging into Groundhog Day
“Lucero” by Yuyi Morales
De la creadora de Sonadores, exito de ventas de The New York Times, nos llega una historia conmovedoramente hermosa acerca de crecer, empoderarse y encontrar la propia voz. Celebrated Latino author, Yuyi Morales, portrays a fawn in a beautiful, but sometimes dangerous and frightening world. This is a lovely story of power, connection, danger, and beauty. Find it in in Children's New (J EASY SPA MOR) here. … [Read more...] about “Lucero” by Yuyi Morales
Hilary Knight Hockey Hero
Celebrating the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China, with the book, Hilary Knight Hockey Hero, (Juvenile Non-Fiction, J 92 KNI). Hilary Knight calls Sun Valley home and is the captain of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Hockey Team. She has played in more games for Team USA than any other women’s hockey player. … [Read more...] about Hilary Knight Hockey Hero
“Flywater” by Grant McClintock
Somewhere during his five decades as a professional photographer, Grant McClintock’s name became synonymous with fly fishing. This status is largely due to the success of two collaborative books featuring “flywaters” of the West. A passionate fly-fisher since young adulthood, McClintock took on an idea that was sparked at a gathering of friends. Mike Crockett describes the moment as “a pleasant cocktail hour” with the McClintocks in Ketchum. They later enlisted Jack Hemingway, another avid … [Read more...] about “Flywater” by Grant McClintock
Turtle-Necked Sea Turtle
Whimsical Dr. Seuss Artifact The sculptures of the Carbonic Walrus, Gimlet Fish, and Turtle-Necked Sea Turtle (pictured here) are all hand-painted cast resin reproductions of original sculptures that Dr. Seuss produced in 1937. The Children's Library also has Dr. Seuss prints that are reproductions of “The Cat in the Hat” (1957) and “Green Eggs and Ham” (1960). … [Read more...] about Turtle-Necked Sea Turtle
Reel Legends: Fly-Fisherwomen of the Wood River Valley
New Library Foyer Exhibit To an angler, each bend in the river reveals new riffles and pools, glimmering with hope. The pebbles and rocks underfoot create pockets of opportunity. An emergence of insects becomes a call to rise as barely perceptible rings hint of hungry trout. The perfect cast is an act of grace.Pam Parker, Community Library Circulation Manager When we step into the … [Read more...] about Reel Legends: Fly-Fisherwomen of the Wood River Valley
