A Conversation with Rachel Louise Snyder We call it domestic violence. We call it private violence. Sometimes we call it intimate terrorism. But whatever we call it, we generally do not believe it has anything to do with us. Rachel Louise Snyder frames this urgent and immersive account of the scale of domestic violence around key stories that explode the common myths — that if things were bad enough victims would just leave; that a violent person cannot become nonviolent; that … [Read more...] about “No Visible Bruises”
Upcoming Featured Events
A Conversation with Martyna Majok
2022 Sun Valley Playwrights' Resident On Thursday, October 20, the Library welcomes Martyna Majok, the 2022 Sun Valley Playwrights' Resident, for a conversation on her work. Majok will read the opening monologue from her Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Cost of Living, which deftly challenges the typical perceptions of those living with disabilities and delves deep into the ways class, race, nationality, and wealth can create gulfs between people, even as they long for the … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Martyna Majok
“River of Return”
Film Screening with Jessica and Sammy Matsaw Filmmakers Jessica and Sammy Matsaw will present their short documentary film, River of Return, and discuss their ongoing work with Shoshone-Bannock youth on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Through guided river trips, the Matsaws have created a corridor of connection for their tribal youth and people through their project, River Newe. Throughout the film, the community forages, fishes, and navigates the landscape together. They dig into … [Read more...] about “River of Return”
“Never Meant to Meet You”
Book Launch with Alli Frank and Asha Youmans Join us for the launch of the new novel by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans: Never Meant to Meet You, a riotously funny, emotionally real look at race and religion, love and heartache, and the realities of parenting through it all. The authors will be in conversation with librarian Aly Wepplo. Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Lecture Hall. The novel follows two smart, strong women caught in mid-life tragedies who manage … [Read more...] about “Never Meant to Meet You”
Sandra Cisneros
Sandra Cisneros’ lecture is proudly presented by The Community Library and Sun Valley Museum of Art. Cisneros is an award-winning poet, short story writer, novelist, and essayist whose work explores the lives of the working-class. Her novel The House on Mango Street has sold over seven million copies, has been translated into over twenty-five languages, and is required reading in elementary, high school, and universities across the nation. As part of her stay, Cisneros will … [Read more...] about Sandra Cisneros
Spanish Story Time
The Community Library Story Time presents: Spanish Story Time. Cándida Miniño reads stories in Spanish. This is an evening event (5:30 pm) for kids and families, with a fun craft to follow! It is held in the Treehouse in the Children's Library on alternate Wednesdays. See our event calendar for details. No unattended children please. … [Read more...] about Spanish Story Time
