The Community Library Celebrates National Library Week April 20 - 24, with Special “I Love My Library” Events for All Ages Beginning April 20, and running through April 24, The Community Library in Ketchum is hosting a series of drop-in events to celebrate libraries, library workers, the love of books, and the freedom to read whatever one chooses. Director of Library Operations Pam … [Read more...] about National Library Week 2026
Fresh from the Stacks
2026 Community Speaker Series
Each year, The Community Library and Sun Valley Writers' Conference partner on two free lectures for the community in the Library's Lecture Hall and via livestream on Vimeo. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on May 4 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Seating is limited. Click here for the 2025 Summer Speaker Series featuring: Click here for the 2024 Summer Speaker Series featuring: Click here for the 2023 Summer Speaker Series … [Read more...] about 2026 Community Speaker Series
Jewelry Goes On Sale!
Just in time for Valentine's Day, all jewelry at the Gold Mine Consign and Gold Mine Thrift stores will be marked down by 20% on February 13-14, 2026. Pictured above: Carlisle enormous koi goldfish in orange and green with crystals, currently $96.60 at Gold Mine Consign Other select items: … [Read more...] about Jewelry Goes On Sale!
Tiny Art Show 2026
Eighty-nine pieces of delightful art are on display in the Children's Library through February 17, 2026. Showcasing the imagination and talent of kids and teens. Pictured below, the pieces range from whimsical ("Blooming Flamingo Flower Raindrops" by Phoebe, age 6) to serious ("Demons Down Under" McKenna, age 11), to insightful ("Looking at Things in Different Ways" by Lottie, age 9). Featured above left-to-right: Patrons can vote on their favorite pieces in various categories, … [Read more...] about Tiny Art Show 2026
Best of 2025
A Year in Review, Literarily By Pam ParkerDirector of Library Operations Our “Best of 2025” is a smorgasbord of reads, with 50 fiction and 50 nonfiction titles, selected from books published during the year. Using literary awards, other ‘best of’ lists, starred reviews, staff picks, and patron suggestions, we handcraft our list with an eye for stand-out reads that we suggest will endure well beyond the … [Read more...] about Best of 2025
Digital Happenings: Boundless is Going Away
Libby Becomes our Go-to App for eBooks and eAudiobooks The digital platform Boundless will be going away at the end of November 2025, due to the closure of its parent company. While we are sad to see it go, we are moving those titles over to Libby, our other eBook and eAudiobook service. Rest assured, we will continue to add fresh eBook and eAudiobook titles to Libby each month. Many of the new titles will be exclusive to members of The Community Library, which shortens waiting times. … [Read more...] about Digital Happenings: Boundless is Going Away
