April 24-29
The Community Library is hosting special events to celebrate libraries, library workers, patrons, the love of books, and the freedom to read! 

No registration is required for any of the following activities. Drop-in during the posted times.
We look forward to seeing you!

Fireside Chats with Library Staff
Monday-Saturday, noon – 1:00 p.m.

The library staff invite you to join us by our fireplace to share stories and talk about next reads. Tea and sweets will be served.

• Monday, April 24: Candida and Jenny
• Tuesday, April 25: Andrea and Judy
• Wednesday, April 26: Aly and Kelley
• Thursday, April 27: Buffy and Cathy
• Friday, April 28: DeAnn and Nicole
• Saturday, April 29: Janet and Pam

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Dia de los Niños
Wednesday April 26, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

This is a day to celebrate the children in our community and connect them to books and literacy.

Come to the Children’s Library for face painting, nachos, tres leches cake, music, and free books for all children (available in English and Spanish). Come celebrate with us!

Presented in partnership with The Community Table. 

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Video Recordings: You Are Part of the Story
Monday-Saturday, 3:30- 5:30 p.m.

We’ll be recording short snippets of our patrons. Tell us your first name, and:

Your favorite book OR
The best book you read recently OR 
Why you love coming to the Library

You are encouraged to find the book you’re talking about in the stacks. Note: You MUST sign a release form to participate. Those under 18 must have a parent’s/guardian’s signature. 

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has put together the largest Vermeer exhibition in history – it will never be repeated. This momentous retrospective is the largest ever devoted exclusively to the “master of light”, with 28 of his 35 known works from countries all over the world. Never have so many Vermeer masterpieces been brought together in one place.

Exhibition on Screen’s documentary film Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition brings this historic exhibition to more audiences worldwide. This stunning documentary, released in April 2023, invites audiences to a private viewing of this spectacular exhibition on the big screen, accompanied by the director of the Rijksmuseum and the curators of the show.

Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition is directed by David Bickerstaff (Pisarro: Father of Impressionism, Sunflowers) and provides art lovers with a chance to see Vermeer’s masterpieces – including Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Geographer, The Milkmaid and the newly restored Girl Reading a Letter at the Open Window – in a way that no one else can. As well as a unique encounter with the work of the great 17th Century artist, the film reveals insights from the team behind the Exhibition, world-renowned curators and Vermeer experts, shedding new light on Vermeer’s mysterious life and masterful work, the artistic choices and motivations for his compositions, as well as the creative process behind his paintings.

Runtime is 90 minutes. This event is in-person only. Registration recommended to save your seat.

More/register here.

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ABOUT JOHANNES VERMEER
One of the great Dutch Masters, Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) lived and worked in Delft. His work is best known for his tranquil, introverted indoor scenes, his unprecedented use of bright, colourful light and his convincing illusionism. Luxurious fabrics and dangling pearls make his masterpieces a feast for the eyes not to be missed.

ABOUT EXHIBITION ON SCREEN
2022 was a milestone for Exhibition on Screen as the award-winning company celebrated a decade of bringing art films to cinemas across the world. Since its launch Exhibition on Screen has released over 30 films and sold more than 4 million cinema seats across the globe from London to Los Angeles, Berlin to Brisbane, Caracas to Cape Town. Seventh Art Productions, the company behind the Exhibition on Screen series, won a BAFTA for Best Documentary and were nominated for another for Best Cinematography, along with many other prestigious awards. Exhibition on Screen creates cinematic journeys into the personal and creative lives of history’s best loved artists and their work. Amongst the roster to date are deep dives into the life and careers of Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, Lucian Freud, Rembrandt, Matisse, Munch and Manet.

by Timothy Egan

The Community Library’s Together We Read book club is hosted the third Tuesday of every other month and led by a diverse range of library staff. Books cover all genres from new fiction to classics to nonfiction, young adult, graphic novels, and everything in between. Join us for one discussion or many!

April’s pick is The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan. The discussion will be led by programs and education director Martha Williams. Registration is recommended to join us.

Beginning in February, the Library will have multiple copies of The Big Burn circulating in our collection. Please come in or talk to our librarians about reserving a copy. 

More/register here.

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About The Big Burn:

“FOR AS LONG AS EGAN KEEPS CHASING STORMS, WHETHER OF DUST, FIRE, RAIN OR SNOW, YOU’D BE SMART TO CALL SHOTGUN.” 

– Los Angeles Times

The story of the nation’s biggest wildfire – an apocalyptic blaze that burned an area the size of Connecticut in a weekend.   No living person had ever seen a fire with the ferocity, speed, and destructive power of the Big Burn of 1910.  Equally dramatic is the larger story of Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot, and the creation myth of the U.S. Forest Service. 

A New York Times Bestseller. Winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award and the Washington State Book Award. A Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Amazon.com book of the year.

Author Timothy Egan was The Community Library’s 2021 Hemingway Distinguished Lecturer. Watch a replay of his talk here.

Housing Lessons and Opportunities with Park City, Utah’s Housing Development Manager

In 2017, Jason Glidden launched the Affordable Housing Department of Park City as its first Housing Development Manager, focusing on programs to create affordable housing in the Park City area. He spent the previous decade developing programs and projects that help communities thrive as Park City’s Economic Development and Business Development Manager. Jason holds a master’s in business administration.

In many respects, the Park City area is a peer community and as such has similar struggles. Jason will describe these struggles and successes, what makes resort communities’ housing challenges unique, and what solutions and tools work well there. One such solution is deed-restricting housing units to people who live and/or work in the area and by income – which can be accomplished with a range of tools. Other initiatives include public-private partnerships to further housing development, land management code amendments, and a seasonal employee housing program. 

Jason Glidden will be joined by Carissa Connelly, Housing Director of the City of Ketchum. Ketchum is implementing its year-one Housing Action Plan adopted May 2022, which includes many actions that mirror Park City’s efforts.

This program will be livestreamed and available to watch later. Click here to register/get Vimeo link.

In collaboration with the Spur Community Foundation.

The Senior Connection’s Aging Friendly Committee presents the Navigating Longevity Speaker Series.

Speakers include Dr. Carol Stephens, who will discuss aging and navigating the challenges of dementia, and Ashley Scates, who will provide insights on the logistics of aging and dying. Please join us for this presentation with time for questions to follow. The program will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing. Click here to watch online.

Celebrate National Library Week with The Community Library.

Stay tuned for special events and programs to celebrate libraries, library workers, patrons, the love of books, and the freedom to read!