Upcoming Featured Events

The Community Library’s brand-new BOOKMOBILE rolls out this summer, traveling through the Wood River Valley and beyond with books, library cards, fun, and inspiration … now year ’round!

The Bookmobile is a key element in preventing the summer learning loss by providing access to FREE books. You will also find the new bookmobile at other community events throughout the year.

BOOKMOBILE Schedule 

The Bookmobile travels to locations throughout the Wood River Valley. Download the 2025 summer schedule in English and Spanish here.

Capturing the Ephemeral Moment with Leslie Rego

June-August 2025: Featuring the plein air watercolor of local artist and world traveler Leslie Rego, The Community Library celebrates the restorative power of the creative spirit. The exhibit offers an intimate journey into the sketchbook world and how drawing can offer a moments of peace within an often chaotic world.

In addition to her art and other pursuits, Leslie teaches Nature Journaling workshops at The Community Library in the spring and autumn seasons. Her work is also featured in the “Portrait of a Mountain” exhibit at the Wood River Museum of History + Culture, helping illuminate the extraordinary story of Bald Mountain.

Opening Reception
5:00 p.m., Monday, June 16

Join us for the opening reception of the newest exhibit in the Library’s foyer, The Beauty of the Sketch: Capturing the Ephemeral Moment, on display through Summer 2025 and featuring the illuminated sketchbooks of local artist Leslie Rego.

Walk into Leslie’s sketchbooks and linger awhile. Take a hike through the woods, meadows, and mountains. Visit cool forest glades, calm lakes, dancing brooks, and open areas fragrant with flowers. Awaken yourself to the sights and sounds of the national forest. See the harmony that runs through the natural world, where each element has its place. Nature will begin to coalesce as a beautiful symphony. 

Listen to the sounds of the swaying branches, the rumblings of the creek, the chirping of the birds and insects, and begin to paint the landscape as it feels, not as it looks. Visit foreign lands and soak up the magic. Watch as each sketch unfolds into an elegant story. Experience the beauty of the sketch! More/register here.

Color Our World!

Preschoolers, kids, tweens, and teens are asked to register, read, and report their reading for a chance to win fun prizes!   

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We invite you to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. Our program is designed to inspire and engage readers of all ages through a diverse array of artistic expressions.

How It Works

2025 Registration Opens: Friday, June 6, 2025

Kick-off Registration and Snack & Craft: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday, June 6

Come register for Summer Reading and participate in an Art Activity. (Snacks available, while supplies last)

2025 Deadline for Reporting Pages: end of day, Friday, July 25, 2025

2025 Awards Celebration: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025

All participants who register, participate, and submit the preschool log will receive a $10 gift card to Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum or Iconoclast Books & Gifts in Hailey. Gift cards must be picked up in person at The Community Library.

Learn more/register here.

2025 Adult Summer Reads

Looking for a fun way to read more and win prizes during the summer? Join The Community Library for its Adult Summer Reading Program!

We invite you to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives.

The Community Library, Hailey Public Library, and Bellevue Public Library are collaborating to host the 2024 Valley-wide Adult Summer Reading program. The theme, COLOR OUR WORLD, aims to expand and inspire your experience of the extraordinary and diverse world in which we live.

The program runs from May 24 – September 2.

More here.

Celebrate the joy of reading and connecting to community! 

Monday, April 7: Story Time-Unicorns
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
More here.

Tuesday, April 8: Make a Button
2:30-5:00 p.m.
More here. 

Wednesday, April 9: Make a Door Hanger
2:30-5:00 p.m.
More here. 

Thu, April 10: Take Action for Libraries Day!
+ Tea & Cookies for All
2:30-5:00 p.m.

+ FREE Canvas book bags, stickers, and postcards, while supplies last!

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
4:30pm – 6:30pm

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” to celebrate literacy, history, thrifting, community, food, and fun, with activities for all ages!

Look for special happenings that celebrate the Library’s 70th ANNIVERSARY. More coming soon…

More here.