Upcoming Featured Events

August 1 – September 1, 2026: It's time to get decked out for the new school year! Smart and savvy shoppers will unearth treasures in all sizes, shapes, and colors to dazzle the classroom at the Gold Mine Thrift store. PLUS... ...all students receive a 10% discount on all items—including tops, bottoms, backpacks, jackets, coats, hats, and more. That's some math that really adds up! Don't forget your school ID, though... or you'll be stuck in detention (kidding). But you won't be able to … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Event!

Reconstructing Chinese History in Southern Idaho In the late 19th Century, many Chinese men migrated from California to Idaho, along with Europeans and others in pursuit of gold and the promise of Manifest Destiny. The Idaho Territory spawned numerous mining towns, and Chinese residents and laborers made up one-third of the population by 1870. Due in part to anti-Chinese sentiment, Chinese settlers lived close together and worked difficult and undesirable jobs like laundry service, … [Read more...] about Foyer Exhibit: Tracks & Traces

Each winter, we read a story together. The 2025 Winter Read is Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang. To kick off the 2025 Winter Read of Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang, we'll be opening a new exhibit, enjoying light refreshments, and sharing how you can participate in this community-wide read! The Winter Read is a community-wide read and collaboration with the Hailey Public Library, Bellevue Public Library, and Stanley Community Library. Read … [Read more...] about Winter Read Kickoff Event 2025

In November 2024, the Children’s Library hosted a Tiny Art Show for children and teen patrons, which included 28 entries from artists two-fifteen years of age. Patrons browsed the exhibit and voted on their favorites in several categories. All the artists received an award certificate and five were selected for special honors. The exhibit was moved to the Library’s foyer in December, to further celebrate the creative inspiration of these young artists. The Art Show will be on display through … [Read more...] about Foyer Exhibit: Tiny Art Show

October 3, 2024. Now including cashmere, as well as gear and apparel for the cool-to-cold seasons, the Gold Mine Thrift store has new inventory in clothing for men, women, and kids, plus sporting goods, fleece, hats & scarves, shoes & boots, electronics, housewares, and more. Gold Mine Consign has all new apparel for men and women! Unbeatable selection at incredible prices. Easily one of the top sales of the year. The Gold Mine Thrift store and drop-off will CLOSE AT NOON on October 1 … [Read more...] about Gold Mine Fall/Winter Opening 2024

Together we read! And we invite YOU to join our book club… Every other month, a different Community Library staff member will choose a book and host a book discussion. Our book club features a wide array of genres, including popular fiction, science fiction, narrative nonfiction, literary fiction … even graphic novels. There’s something for every reader, and participants can drop in for one session or attend them all! Book Clubs are intellectually stimulating and a great way … [Read more...] about The Community Library Book Club