Information Systems Manager Will Duke recommends The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. The Graveyard Book is a captivating and enchanting tale that takes readers on a journey through a world of ghosts, mystery, and the enduring power of friendship. This extraordinary novel weaves together elements of fantasy, adventure, and coming-of-age, creating a story that is both thrilling and deeply heartfelt. The story revolves around Nobody Owens, a young boy who escapes an unthinkable tragedy as a … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Graveyard Book
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Wood River Museum Foyer Exhibit
Recommended Reading on Central Idaho History and Culture After nearly two years of planning, preparation, and installation, the Wood River Museum of History and Culture opened its doors to the public on June 6, 2023. All the exhibits at the Wood River Museum include interactive elements, where visitors are encouraged to write, type, talk, and remember – because we all are part of history! For example, in the Hemingway exhibit, individuals can sit at a typewriter like the one that … [Read more...] about Wood River Museum Foyer Exhibit
Book Review: After Sundown
Librarian Aly Wepplo recommends After Sundown by Linda Howard. Sela runs a general store in a tiny mountain town. She’s shy and prefers to spend a lot of time alone. But she’s always been intrigued by Ben, the reclusive ex-military man who lives in solitude at the top of the mountain. When Ben warns Sela of an impending natural disaster that could knock out the world’s power grid, she’s not sure what to believe, but she stocks up on supplies—just in case. Soon, their tiny mountain town … [Read more...] about Book Review: After Sundown
Cherish the Beauty
By Diana Tellez-Muñoz, Museum Operations and Communications Intern A well deserving summer has arrived at last after a lengthy winter. With its arrival comes a multitude of delights: the blissful heat, the invigorating beverages the quench our thirst, and the occasional unexpected downpours that bring a refreshing change. It is a time when friends can bask in the summer sun both poolside and lakeside in freedom, well-earned after a year of diligent schoolwork. College students … [Read more...] about Cherish the Beauty
LinkedIn Learning: “Getting Things Done”
Use LinkedIn to learn about the Getting Things Done system with David Allen. By Buffy McDonald, Reference Librarian LinkedIn Learning has thousands of online courses from industry experts, including David Allen's Getting Things Done system. This system is a great way to help you organize your tasks and projects into an organized system you trust so that you can get things done effectively and with less stress. Think in terms of defining for yourself - What is the desired … [Read more...] about LinkedIn Learning: “Getting Things Done”
Book Review: Solito—A Memoir
Janet Ross-Heiner, Library Assistant and ELL Instructor, recommends Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. I invite you to enter and deeply feel Solito. Javier Zamora, who will be a guest at The Community Library July 19, 2023, is a writer of authentic magnitude and epistemic experiences. A special man, a poet and an activist; Javier a boy alone. “Solito” journeyed from El Salvador to the US to be united with his parents in Los Angeles. This beautifully written memoir is a testimony filled … [Read more...] about Book Review: Solito—A Memoir
