Spanish Picture Book

“Lo Mismo Que Tu” by Karl Newson is an joyous book about opposites and being different and about the things that make us the same with engaging illustrations by Kate Hindley. Perfect for the youngest among us. 

Find in Children’s New – J EASY SPA NEW.

“Nano” by Dr. Jess Wade focuses on the science of the very, very small. Whatever you are thinking, think even smaller. Much, much smaller. Then read “Nano” and be fascinated. 

Find it in Juvenile Nonfiction.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss. This artwork, featured in the Children’s Library, is unique in that it juxtaposes an early illustrated draft with the final product of a page in the famous book “The Cat in the Hat.”

March 2 kicks off “Read Across America” and what better way to celebrate than to explore the Children’s Library. We have charming Dr. Seuss artifacts including this original sketch and final artwork for the beloved book, “The Cat in the Hat.”

We also have “Green Eggs and Ham’ artwork and sculptures of The Carbonic Walrus, Gimlet Fish, and Turtle-Necked Sea Turtle. Great fun!

Link to our Children’s spaces here.

with Heather Hansman

Heather Hansman is a freelance writer and editor who writes about a range of topics, from butchers to birth control, though most of what she covers happens outside. She is interested in the intersection of science, adventure, and culture and is the environmental columnist for Outside online. She also writes for The Guardian, Sierra, and The New York Times.

Heather’s first book, Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West, was published by the University of Chicago Press in 2019. It details her trip down the length of the Green River and the water system in the Western U.S. Her second book, Powder Days: Ski Bums, Ski Towns, and the Future of Chasing Snow, was released in November 2021 and is about the fantasy of living the ski bum dream, and why it’s not always as dreamy as it seems. Heather lives in Seattle.

Presented in partnership with the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference.

Register below to join us in person–PROOF OF VACCINATION AND A MASK ARE REQUIRED–or click above to join us virtually. This Vimeo event will be available to watch live or later.

WATCH ON VIMEO

Iconoclast Books will be on site selling books and a book signing will follow Heather’s presentation.

Part of the 2022 Winter Read. Read more here.

CLASE DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS ¡Gratis!

English Language Learning classes are FREE at The Community Library and open to adults of all languages who wants to learn English or improve skills.

Todos los martes, del 11 de enero – 15 de marzo, de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m.

Abierto a adultos de todos los idiomas que quieran aprender inglés o mejorar sus habilidades.

Las profesoras Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A. Ed-ESL, y Karen Little, MAT, ayudarán a los hablantes no nativos mejorar sus conocimientos de inglés.

Las dos primeras clases (11 y 18 de enero) se reunirá en el Idaho Room de The Community Library.

*Prueba de vacunación COVID-19 y mascarillas requerida.*

ENGLISH CLASS FOR ADULTS Free!

Every Tuesday, January 11 – March 15, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Open to adults of all languages who wants to learn English or improve skills.

Teachers Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A. Ed-ESL, and Karen Little, MAT, will assist non-native speakers in their effort to improve their English language skills. 

Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is a documentary feature film about the false information and political influences which led to the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans. The film sheds light on the people and politics that influenced the signing of the infamous Executive Order 9066, which authorized the mass incarceration of nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans. The film exposes the lies used to justify the decision and the cover-up that went all the way to the United States Supreme Court, and it also examines the parallels to the current climate of fear, attitudes towards immigrant communities, and similar attempts to abuse the powers of the government.

The one-hour film will be followed with a panel conversation with director Jon Osaki; Becky Lopez, executive director of the Alliance of Idaho; and the Honorable Ronald E. Bush, retired Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. The panel will be moderated by Robyn Achilles, executive director of Friends of Minidoka.

Proof of vaccination and a mask are required for all attendees.

The film and Q&A will also stream on the Library’s Vimeo. Click here to watch on Vimeo. The panel recording will be available to watch later, and the film is also available through the Library’s Kanopy streaming platform.

Presented in partnership with Friends of Minidoka and the National Park Service. This year, 2022, is the 80th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066. Join us for this 80th Day of Remembrance event.