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
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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
Youth Summer Reading Program
The year’s summer reading 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 lens. From paleontology to archaeology, we will explore reads that relate to these natural sciences and delve into related stories and activities to rock your world. Register and log your reading for a chance to win great prizes. Programs available for preschoolers and kinders, kids, tweens, and … [Read more...] about Youth Summer Reading Program
Review: The School of Night
Processing Manager Kelly Noble recommends The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgaard. The School of Night is a captivating novel by Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard. The story is entertaining and, like much of Knausgaard’s writing, is deeply human and philosophical. The story follows Kristian Hadeland, a young art student in London, as he winds his way through life and success. The novel is full of metaphors for self-doubt and uncertainty. There is also a thread of darkness running … [Read more...] about Review: The School of Night
Review: AI Literacy Fundamentals
Children’s Librarian Helen Morgus recommends AI Literacy Fundamentals by Ben Jones. Are you afraid of AI? You are not alone. And maybe like me, you’re tired of being afraid. To help cast out my fear, I checked out this book. The book is for nontechnical human beings. Where his straight-forward syntax needs support, Ben Jones uses easily grasped analogies and examples. And he uses illustrations where too many words would otherwise pile up. After reading AI Literacy … [Read more...] about Review: AI Literacy Fundamentals
