Peter Matschek, Gold Mine Processing Associate, recommends The Alienist by Caleb Carr. Note: The term "alienist" comes from the fact that, prior to the twentieth century, people who were mentally ill were considered to be "alienated" from society. Those who studied them were therefore called alienists. It was not a field that received a lot of support at that time. The Alienist takes place in 1890s New York City in the slums. In some of the seediest … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Alienist
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Struggle, Survival, and Success: Reflections of a Daughter of Immigrants
My name is Diana Sabrina Muñoz, the Summer Programs Intern at The Community Library. On the night of June 16, 2022, Ali Noorani, the current Program Director of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation’s U.S. Democracy Program, and Former Chief Executive Officer and President of the National Immigration Forum, and author of truly impactful book Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants, presented a program at The Community Library. He was joined by … [Read more...] about Struggle, Survival, and Success: Reflections of a Daughter of Immigrants
Summer on the Water
By Kelley Moulton Waves are being made in this image from the Donald Snoody and Ralph Burrel Collection. Featuring unidentified recreationists, this image was originally used as a publicity image for Sun Valley Resort around 1955. It highlights both the beauty of our regional lakes as well as the available recreational opportunities outdoors. The image focuses on a man and a woman resting on the dock, with the woman waving at a boat pulling a water-skier on Pettit Lake. About twenty … [Read more...] about Summer on the Water
Dale Chihuly: Blanket Cylinders
The Community Library and Chihuly Studio Present: Dale Chihuly: Blanket Cylinders 1975-2016 Library Foyer Exhibit: July 2022 - January 2023 The Foyer of Community Library in Ketchum housed 21 exquisite art glass cylinders from renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. With this extraordinary body of work, Chihuly aims to convey his appreciation and respect for the histories, cultures, and arts of the Indigenous tribes of North America, and to recognize the influence of Native cultures on … [Read more...] about Dale Chihuly: Blanket Cylinders
Book Review: Lying Awake
Gold Mine Processing Associate Eric Brown recommends Lying Awake by Mark Salzman. Lying Awake is ultimately a story about faith. It's a present day tale of a nun, Sister John of the Cross, in a Carmelite monastery near Los Angeles. She discovers that she has epilepsy but is troubled that the remedy for her illness will interfere with her spirituality. Mark Salzman wrote the story with a simple narrative and with an emphasis on prayer. He describes Sister John's dilemma with … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lying Awake
Book Review: The Hiker’s Guide to Sun Valley & Ketchum
All Decked Out. Now Where Do I Go..? Kyla Merwin, Communications Manager, recommends The Hiker's Guide to Sun Valley & Ketchum by Scott Marchant. Just another gorgeous day in the Wood River Valley…Yeah baby! Adventure is calling my name, so I’m gearing up: Boots = ✓Sunscreen = ✓Water = ✓Snacks (lots) = ✓New Camera = ✓Three-day Holiday = Check check check! Now all I need is a place to go. Hmmm. . .I’m new to this area, having arrived last autumn from the sea-level … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Hiker’s Guide to Sun Valley & Ketchum
