Tuesday, March 12, 20245:30pm - 6:30pmJohn A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture HallMore/register here. For more than a decade Cheryl Strayed has written the popular “Dear Sugar” advice column, which has been collected in her bestselling book Tiny Beautiful Things that was recently adapted for an Emmy-nominated Hulu television show. In this talk, Cheryl will share stories about everything she’s learned about the art of writing advice—and indeed, writing honestly in all of her work—about the … [Read more...] about A Tiny Beautiful Evening with Cheryl Strayed
Upcoming Featured Events
Gatsby Remixed
A Virtual Conversation with Nghi Vo and Anna-Marie McLemore Thursday, March 7, 20245:30pm - 6:30pmLecture HallMore/register here. As part of the 2024 Winter Read of The Great Gatsby, join us for a virtual conversation with authors Nghi Vo and Anna-Marie McLemore, whose novels retell F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic through new lenses. Vo and McLemore will join us over Zoom, but all are welcome to join us in the Library's John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall, or over … [Read more...] about Gatsby Remixed
Upbeat with Alasdair: Why Brahms?
Tuesday, March 5, 20246:30pm - 7:30pmLecture Hall Presented in partnership with the Sun Valley Music Festival, featuring Alasdair Neale, Jon Kimura Parker, and Festival Orchestra Concertmaster Jeremy Constant and Principal Cellist Amos Yang in conversation. This program will be livestreamed and available to watch later. Reservations open on Wednesday, February 21st at 9:00 a.m. through the Festival’s website here. The Sun Valley Music Festival's sixth Winter Season will be held at … [Read more...] about Upbeat with Alasdair: Why Brahms?
“Places We Left Behind”
A Virtual Conversation with Jennifer Lang Tuesday, February 20, 20245:30pm - 6:30pmLecture HallMore/register here. When American-born Jennifer falls in love with French-born Philippe during the First Intifada in Israel, she understands their relationship isn't perfect. Both 23, both Jewish, they lead very different lives: she's a secular tourist, he's an observant immigrant. Despite their opposing outlooks on two fundamental issues—country and religion—they are determined to make … [Read more...] about “Places We Left Behind”
“When Books Went to War”
with Molly Guptill Manning Thursday, February 22, 20245:30-6:30 p.m.John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture HallMore/register here. As part of the 2024 Winter Read of The Great Gatsby, join us for an evening with Molly Guptill Manning, author of When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II. When America entered World War II in 1941, we faced an enemy that had banned and burned 100 million books. Outraged librarians launched a campaign to send free … [Read more...] about “When Books Went to War”
Gold Mine Holiday Sales Event
The Gold Mine Holiday sales event returns November 2, 2026. Find ornaments, decorations, garlands, wreaths, artificial trees, tree stands, lights, and more. As Christmas approaches, the Progressive Sale begins. Discounts start at 25% and increase until they are ALL FREE! Here’s the schedule… Doors open at 10:00 a.m. Gold Mine Thrift is located at 331 Walnut Avenue in … [Read more...] about Gold Mine Holiday Sales Event
