Upcoming Featured Events

Union Pacific, Averell Harriman and Alf Engen with John Lundin  In-Person + Vimeo | More Info/Register Here. The general story of Sun Valley is well known. Built by Union Pacific in the middle of the Great Depression at a cost of $1.5 million, it opened in Dec. 1936, as an oasis of luxury in the wilderness of Idaho, that attracted “the carriage trade,” Wall Street barons, the Chicago social set, Hollywood stars and producers and serious skiers from all over the world. The resort had … [Read more...] about Early Sun Valley

. . .and the Doctrine of Discovery with Tony Tekaroniake Evans  In-Person Event Tuesday, March 15 | Lecture Hall | 6:00 p.m. Register here. Join Tony Tekaroniake Evans for an in-depth investigation of his recent story in High Country News titled “Decolonizing Idaho Road Signs,” about efforts to redress the erasure of Indigenous history and culture on highway markers in Idaho and elsewhere in the U.S. Described as “decolonization where the rubber hits the road,” this … [Read more...] about Decolonizing Road Signs

Monday, March 14, 2022 | Community Library Lecture Hall | 3:30 p.m Register here. History tells us Cesar Chavez transformed the U.S. labor movement by leading the first farm workers’ union.  But missing from this story is his equally influential co-founder, Dolores Huerta, who tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice alongside Chavez, becoming one of the most defiant feminists of the twentieth century.   Like so many powerful female advocates, Dolores and her … [Read more...] about “DOLORES” Film Screening

"Rocky Mountain Fly Highway" Film Screening & Reel Legends Panel Discussion Join us for a screening of The Rocky Mountain Fly Highway (2014), to be followed by a panel discussion with the Reel Legends—four fly-fisherwomen of the Wood River Valley whose fishing lives are featured in the Library's current foyer exhibit as part of the 2022 Winter Read. The Wide Eye Productions Film, narrated by Emmy Award-winning actor Tom Skerritt, follows a 500-mile stretch of … [Read more...] about Rocky Mountain Fly Highway

New Library Foyer Exhibit To an angler, each bend in the river reveals new riffles and pools, glimmering with hope. The pebbles and rocks underfoot create pockets of opportunity. An emergence of insects becomes a call to rise as barely perceptible rings hint of hungry trout.  The perfect cast is an act of grace.Pam Parker, Community Library Circulation Manager When we step into the … [Read more...] about Reel Legends: Fly-Fisherwomen of the Wood River Valley

The Ski Opening at the Gold Mine Thrift Store is one of the most highly anticipated events of the winter. Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 5 at 10 am for the Gold Mine Ski Opening! Alpine and Nordic skis, boots and helmets, down coats, fleece, hats, boots, and so many treasures! Face masks are required and social distancing protocols will be in place. Please note: the store will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 4 to set up for the sale. Ski Opening 2022: DATE TO BE … [Read more...] about Gold Mine Ski Opening