Librarian Andrea Nelson recommends In the Woods by Tana French. Back in December of 2023, I wrote a Library recommendation that deviated from the typical book review. I recommended everything Tana French has ever written. I wasn’t mocking the time-honored tradition of librarian book reviews; I simply could not decide which was my favorite. Since then, my husband Rod has urged me to pick a Tana French novel for the Community Library Book Club. Those of you who regularly attend our … [Read more...] about Review: In the Woods
Review: The Proving Ground
Children’s Library Assistant Polly Hopkins recommends The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly. I never really imagined I’d quote O.J. Simpson of all people, but he made a pretty spot-on statement in his 1995 memoir when he wrote that, “in America, you get as much justice as you can afford.” This was regrettably confirmed for me via some recent first-hand experience. Toward the end of that experience, maybe a little serendipitously, I started listening to the audiobook of The Proving … [Read more...] about Review: The Proving Ground
Your Passport to History
Museums Passport As a way to explore central Idaho’s past, we’ve created a Museums Passport and we hope you’ll start exploring. In the booklet are QR codes to connect you to the Wood River Museum of History + Culture’s Bloomberg Connects guide. On the guide you’ll find audio driving tours for the three segments designated as Idaho Scenic Byways. Stop at any of the locations suggested by the audio tour, and additionally, consider visiting all these Museums and sites to get your passport … [Read more...] about Your Passport to History
Review: River of Death
Raeghen Peavey, Director of Gold Mine Stores, recommends River of Death by Alistair Maclean. This thrilling adventure story was first published in 1981. It is an excellent novel from beginning to end— full of adventure, intrigue, and excitement. The reader is transported into a tale with several members of an expedition as they seek the Lost City of the Amazons. The good news is they find it in the rain forest of Brazil. And of course, the unwelcome news is... ...they also find former … [Read more...] about Review: River of Death
Review: The Simple Path to Wealth
Reference Librarian Buffy McDonald recommends The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins. If you are looking for a guide to help you smooth the path to financial independence, you will want to read JL Collins’ The Simple Path to Wealth. Collins wrote this book for his daughter. He defines financial independence as having 25 times your yearly expenses. Once you reach this point, you have bought yourself the freedom to choose what you do with your time. You can continue to work and grow your … [Read more...] about Review: The Simple Path to Wealth
Adult Summer Reads 2026
May 23 - September 8, 2026 Looking for a fun way to read and engage more this summer? Join The Community Library for our Adult Summer Reads 2026 program! The Community Library, Hailey Public Library, and Bellevue Public Library are collaborating again to host the 2026 Valley-wide Adult Summer Reads . The year’s summer program offers the theme: UNEARTH A STORY, which aims to expand and inspire your knowledge of the extraordinary and diverse world in which we live through a prehistoric … [Read more...] about Adult Summer Reads 2026
