The Community Library Celebrates National Library Week, April 20 – 24, 2026, with Special “I Love My Library” Events for All Ages Beginning April 20, and running through April 24, The Community Library in Ketchum is hosting a series of drop-in events to celebrate libraries, library workers, the love of books, and the freedom to read whatever one chooses. The festivities this year include a colorful display of National Library … [Read more...] about A Retrospective: National Library Week Posters
Upcoming Featured Events
2026 Ernest Hemingway Seminar
Literature, Lectures, Art, Discussions, Food, and Fellowship Each year, the Ernest Hemingway Seminar focuses on a particular text or theme and its literary and historical context. September 10-12, 2026The Garden of Eden Our 2026 seminar invites you into the lush, provocative world of The Garden of Eden—a posthumously published and deeply intriguing work by Ernest Hemingway. September 10-12, 2026The Community Library and Wood River MuseumRegistration for in-person and virtual … [Read more...] about 2026 Ernest Hemingway Seminar
Community Speaker Series 2026
Each year, The Community Library and Sun Valley Writers’ Conference partner on two free lectures for the community in the Library’s Lecture Hall and via livestream on Vimeo. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration opens on May 4 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Seating is limited. More here. 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 15Lecture Hall + Livestream 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 21Lecture Hall + Livestream … [Read more...] about Community Speaker Series 2026
2026 Hemingway Distinguished Lecture: Percival Everett
Thursday, July 9, 20267:00 - 8:00 p.m.The Library's Donaldson Robb Family LawnRegister to attend in-person here. The annual Hemingway Distinguished Lecture is presented each July, honoring the month of Ernest Hemingway’s birth and death. The event celebrates the power of words and the creative spirit in a landscape that Hemingway loved. This year, The Community Library welcomes PERCIVAL EVERETT, one of the most innovative, provocative, and prolific writers of our time. … [Read more...] about 2026 Hemingway Distinguished Lecture: Percival Everett
Book around the Block! 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 20264:00 - 6:00 p.m. Join us for a summer open house at The Community Library, Gold Mine Thrift, Gold Mine Consign, and the Wood River Museum of History and Culture. We're going to "book around the block" for literacy, history, shopping, community, food and fun, with activities for all ages! Stay tuned for details and updates here. … [Read more...] about Book around the Block! 2026
In the Foyer: Tiny Art 2026
Select pieces from the Tiny Art Show in the Children's Library have made their way to the Library's foyer, showcasing the imagination and talent of kids and teens. In February, visitors to the Library voted on their favorites in a variety of categories. The art on display is listed below. We certainly wish we had room to display all of the magnificent, creative Tiny Art expressions in the Library's foyer. Those pieces not in the display can be picked up in the Children's Library. Thank you! … [Read more...] about In the Foyer: Tiny Art 2026
