Information Systems Manager William Duke recommends The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana, 1905 If George is right, we should be working hard to make history interesting so our children will learn it. Instead, history books are about the best sleep aids on the shelf. The present moment is compelling, exciting even, until it becomes history. Then it’s as dull as dirt. Does anyone really want … [Read more...] about Book Review: “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt”
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“Owl Moon” Story Walk on Wood River Trail
Make a point to travel the Wood River Trail for the Story Walk©, featuring the cherished children's book, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. What: The whimsical illustrations and charming story of Owl Moon will be posted page by page, in both English and Spanish, to be read while skiing, walking, or biking along the Wood River Trail. Why: This is a unique, family-friendly activity combining outdoor fun and reading. When: February 18 - March 4, 2022 Where: The StoryWalk© will be … [Read more...] about “Owl Moon” Story Walk on Wood River Trail
Winter Read Contests
Win great prizes. Open to all ages! Deadline: March 6 Put your writing and/or art skills in the spotlight and enter our Winter Read contest. Writing Prompts: Write about how you enjoy nature.Write about how you and your family or friends have had a shared experience in nature. Art Prompt Design a new cover for the book A River Runs Through It (drawing, watercolor, digital, etc.). The winners will be announced at the Winter Read closing event and will win gift cards to … [Read more...] about Winter Read Contests
“So You Want to Talk About Race”
Community Book Discussion Blaine County Amnesty International invites you to a community-wide book read of Ijeoma Oluo's So You Want to Talk About Race. Meeting in The Community Library's Lecture Hall. Masks and proof of vaccination required. Join us for a discussion of Chapter 2: "What is racism?" Discussions are held every other week, from early February to April, and will alternate between The Community Library in Ketchum and the Hailey Public Library. Each … [Read more...] about “So You Want to Talk About Race”
Book Review: “How to Love” by Thich Nhất Hạnh
Communications Manager Kyla Merwin recommends How to Love by Thich Nhất Hạnh. If love makes the world go 'round, and all you need is love...then why is that wonderful, beautiful, four-letter word completely blind, deaf, and dumb? Beyond romantic love, our capacity to love our friends, family, colleagues, strangers, and enemies, we are told, is endless. . .and challenged on a regular basis. One of my favorite, go-to volumes on this crazy, mindless subject comes from Thich Nhất Hạnh, … [Read more...] about Book Review: “How to Love” by Thich Nhất Hạnh
Winter Read Exhibits 2022
From The Library Foyer, through the Stacks, to Children's Library, and on to the Gold Mine Thrift Store, exhibits and displays celebrate the rivers that run through our lives and our relationships to them. This year's Winter Read is Norman Maclean’s novella A River Runs Through It. Set on Montana's Blackfoot River 100 years ago, this short novel invites us to think about the changing landscapes of family, rivers, and the west. In this spirit, we invite you to explore the following … [Read more...] about Winter Read Exhibits 2022
