Reading List at The Community Library FICTION The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong TBA Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen TBA The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore | New FIC Moore, Nook 5 & 6 See Librarian, Libby eAudiobook The Magnificent Ruins by Nayantara Roy | FIC Roy The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl | FIC Reichl, Lg Print, Nook 5 See Librarian, Libby eAudiobookPromise: A Novel by Rachel Eliza Griffiths | FIC Griffiths The Restless Wave: A Novel … [Read more...] about Sun Valley Writers’ Conference – 2025
Fresh from the Stacks
The Swiss Alps to Sun Valley
A Community Library Field Trip Monday, September 8 – Wednesday, September 17Trip begins and ends in Zurich What is This Trip About? This is a curated trip for The Community Library and Wood River Museum of History + Culture created by Caroline Hostettler of Quality Cheese, a cheese importing company specializing in artisanal and alp cheeses from Switzerland. Caroline is a native of Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, has owned Quality Cheese for over 25 years and has been … [Read more...] about The Swiss Alps to Sun Valley
Loops and Bounds
The Invitation of Ink By Martha WilliamsDirector of Programs and Education Above my head flutter loops of translucent paper, inked Chinese characters dancing down the lecture hall's beams. These Memorial Banners tell of the more than 10,000 Chinese workers who contributed to building the western section of the Transcontinental Railroad between 1863 and 1869. Paid less than their white counterparts, segregated and discriminated against, these laborers enduring blustering winters in the … [Read more...] about Loops and Bounds
Tracks & Traces: Reconstructing Chinese History…
...in Southern Idaho In the late 19th Century, many Chinese men migrated from California to Idaho, along with Europeans and others in pursuit of gold and the promise of Manifest Destiny. The Idaho Territory spawned numerous mining towns, and Chinese residents and laborers made up one-third of the population by 1870. Due in part to anti-Chinese sentiment, Chinese settlers lived close together and worked difficult and undesirable jobs like laundry service, cooking, small farming, and … [Read more...] about Tracks & Traces: Reconstructing Chinese History…
The Community Library’s Best of 2024
By Director of Library Operations Pam Parker Curated by our librarians, this ‘Best of 2024’ list includes some of the worthiest books published this past year. Our list includes both critically acclaimed literary picks, readers favorites and award-nominated reads. We strive to offer options across cultures and continents, encouraging a broad approach to reading. You can find more reading ideas for free online at NPR, Kirkus Reviews, The Guardian, Reddit and Goodreads, among … [Read more...] about The Community Library’s Best of 2024
Tiny Art Show 2024
Library Foyer ExhibitDecember 2024-January 2025 In November 2024, the Children's Library hosted a Tiny Art Show for children and teen patrons, which included 28 entries from artists two-fifteen years of age. Patrons browsed the exhibit and voted on their favorites in several categories. All the artists received an award certificate and five were selected for special honors. The exhibit was moved to the Library's foyer in December, to further celebrate the creative inspiration of these … [Read more...] about Tiny Art Show 2024
