An Australian Couple Rediscovers the “Community” in The Community Library Newlyweds Katherine Suttor and James Stanton recently returned to The Community Library to reflect on an old family tradition and delight in new discoveries. . .from the Library's programs to the learning tools to puzzles and musical instruments, and oh, the books. “I remember discovering the Library all those years ago with my mum,” says Katherine. “Mum has always been an avid reader, and I would have lots of fun … [Read more...] about Home. Half a World Away. . .
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Book Review: The Four Agreements
by Don Miguel Ruiz Josi Manturano, Gold Mine Processing Associate, recommends The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. In The Four Agreements Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. It is a wonderful book for stress management and personal … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Four Agreements
Book Review: Guards! Guards!
Cathy Butterfield, Collections Manager, recommends Guards! Guards! A Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.Sir Terry Pratchett (OBE) Here there be dragons. Of course, this is Discworld, supported by four elephants, traveling on the back of a giant tortoise swimming through space, where million-to-one odds come true rather more often than they … [Read more...] about Book Review: Guards! Guards!
Days Gone By and the Future to Come
By Olivia Terry Pictured in this image from the Wood River Journal Photo Collection, is a group of well-dressed young people holding what appears to be diplomas, circa 1900. One could infer that these teenagers might be commemorating their high school graduation with a class photo. The historical insight of the picture is underscored by the fabulous clothing worn by the group. At first glance, the class appears to be wearing clothing typical of the era, but upon a closer look, the … [Read more...] about Days Gone By and the Future to Come
Science, Metaphysics, and Passion
The Library has curated a very special display with titles from Arion Press, which pairs great artists with great literature to create beautiful books by hand. Arion Press publishes several limited editions every year, each conceptually unique and printed from metal types cast on site.See the rare display outside the Idaho Room in The Community Library. Poetry of Sappho Poems by Sappho in their original Greek English translation by John Daley with Page duBois; Introduction by Page … [Read more...] about Science, Metaphysics, and Passion
Book Review: Swimming in the Dark
by Tomasz Jedrowski Review by Kelly Noble I love this story but (spoiler alert) the ending is sad. This is a captivating love story between two young college students set in Communist Poland in the 1980s. . .a love story that mirrors life in many ways with all its pain and suffering. This novel is beautifully written and captivates the reader in such a way that I found it difficult to put down. I wanted to know the ending. I wanted to see some positive outcomes from this … [Read more...] about Book Review: Swimming in the Dark
