Fresh from the Stacks

... a story of Idaho, as lived through its well-loved libraries ... Like the Armed Services Editions, millions of which were distributed to U.S. soldiers serving in WWII, this small book celebrates the right to read freely and the power of stories to expand our humanity, even in, especially in, trying times. The testimonials in this book provide a glimpse into the big work of libraries across Idaho: More than 150 local libraries serve the people of this state, from Sandpoint to Twin Falls, … [Read more...] about A Little Book of BIG Stories 2024

Curated by our librarians, this ‘Best of 2023’ list includes some of the worthiest books published this past year. Included are well-known favorites, yet we also strived to include some surprises, both locally and internationally.  We considered a variety of factors, including our staff’s favorite books of the year as well as titles that have met with critical acclaim and literary awards. We also looked to bookstores, book clubs, podcasts and magazines for recommendations.   Our … [Read more...] about The Community Library’s Best of 2023 

Eight Weeks of Drop-in crafts at the Wood River Museum Come by the Wood River Museum of History and Culture for FREE crafts, fun, and prizes. We're offering four projects to celebrate history and creativity, including crafts based on nature postcards, our Cabinet of Wonders, winter sports, and book-making. Wednesdays and SaturdaysDecember 20 - February 10, 202310:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Crafts and Dates Complete all four crafts and get a prize! Questions? Email us here or call … [Read more...] about Make It at the Museum

In partnership with the Sun Valley Film Festival, the Library is excited to support the 2024 High Scribe programs celebrating the craft of screenwriting. High Scribe allows screenwriters to polish and develop projects, facilitate meaningful connections, and build an active industry community. This comprehensive program dives into storytelling from all angles, with a competition that shines a light on emerging voices, a residency at The Community Library's Writer-In-Residence program at the … [Read more...] about High Scribe

Announcing the unveiling of a new Chinese American Heritage Sculpture, "Prosperity Mountain" by artist Gemma Valdez Daggatt 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023Corner of Walnut and Main Streets in Hailey Historic records – often no more than a ragtag collection of paper scraps, faded photographs, newspaper clippings, a trophy, a recipe box, a porcelain doll – might find their home in the archives of The Community Library's Center for Regional History in Ketchum, waiting to be brought … [Read more...] about “Prosperity Mountain” Sculpture Unveiling

NaNoWriMo "Come Write In" events scheduled for October-December 2023 National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo) is held each November around the world, providing resources and community for writers. The program began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people begin to write, determined to end the month with a first draft. They enter the month as elementary school … [Read more...] about National Novel Writing Month 2023