How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair Review by Olivia Terry, Regional History Librarian Upholding to my love of fashion and dress history, I selected The Golden Thread by Kassia St. Clair for my book review. I grew up loving clothing, and even more, the history stitched into its seams. This book examines the textiles that have made up centuries of clothing, starting with a couple of linen fibers discovered in a cave in the Republic of Georgia, dating back to 34,000 years … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Golden Thread
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Community Speaker Series-2022
The 2022 Community Speaker Series presented by The Community Library and the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference invites all to join for three free lectures in Ketchum's Forest Service Park. No registration is required. Bring your camp chairs, blankets, picnics, and join us! All three events will also be livestreamed to Vimeo and will be recorded for later viewing. Click here for the 2021 Summer Speaker Series in Forest Service Park featuring: … [Read more...] about Community Speaker Series-2022
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Nicole Lichtenberg, Director of Operations May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is a celebration of the AAPI community. I couldn’t choose just one book, so I covered four. Everyone can benefit from being exposed to experiences and perspectives different from their own. Reading books written by and featuring people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is a great way to build empathy. You don’t need to wait for Asian … [Read more...] about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Summer Reading: It’s for Adults, too!
The Community Library, Hailey Public Library, and Bellevue Public Library are co-hosting this year’s valley-wide Adult Summer Reading program. The theme, "The Place We Live: Reading and Knowing Home," aims to encourage newcomers and long-time locals alike to explore our fascinating cultural and natural history. For example, participants could read a book by an Idaho or Wood River Valley author, watch a local parade, or visit a nearby nature preserve. The 2022 Adult Summer Reading program will … [Read more...] about Summer Reading: It’s for Adults, too!
James W. Ballentine
By Kelley Moulton The Constitution of the State of Idaho was signed on July 3rd, 1890 following the first Constitutional Convention, held in August of 1889. Representatives from across the state came together in Boise to hold a discussion on every important topic covered by the Constitution. Of these members, there were four members representing Alturas County. Alturas would later be split into Elmore, Logan (which would also disappear), Lincoln, and Blaine counties between 1889 and … [Read more...] about James W. Ballentine
Book Review: The Breakdown
Diana Pringle, Retail Associate at the Gold Mine, recommends The Breakdown by B.A. Paris. The Breakdown follows Cass, who decides to go against the wishes of her husband on a rainy night and take the dangerous shortcut home. She notices a car pulled over with a woman inside, just staring blankly out the window, why wasn't she waving for help? Feeling spooked, Cass decides to drive off. Days later she finds out the woman was brutally murdered, a woman she had newly … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Breakdown
