In the spirit of the Icelandic tradition of Jolabokaflod, come by the Library Treehouse for a sweet holiday treat and a good read to take home with you for Christmas Eve. We’ll have recommended reads set aside for your consideration and free poems for you to take home. Jolabokaflod means “the Christmas book flood,” and it refers to the tradition of giving books and reading them on Christmas Eve. It originated in Iceland during World War II when paper was one of the few commodities not rationed, so the famously well-read Icelanders shared their love of books even more during the holiday season. So, let us help you find some good books and a poem or two, then let’s all go home and get cozy and read on Christmas Eve!
Children's|Main Library
Suddenly Sunday!
A special Sunday afternoon opening at The Community Library. In addition to our regular library services, we will have several special activities.
Kids: Noon-5:00 pm, Drop in for pretend play with the puppet theater play-scape!
Teens: Noon – 5:00 pm, Hunker down in the teen lounge to finish your end-of-school-year projects. (Study break snacks provided!)
Everyone: 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Movie Time! We’ll start with, “Lon Po Po: A Red Riding Hood Story from China” a short from our new video streaming service, Kanopy. Then “Mulan,” Disney’s animated musical action adventure film about a young girl who disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father, will be shown as the feature movie.
3:30 pm – Learn about Tanzania in a special program by Tanzanian conservationists from the Honeyguide organization.
One Night, Two Great Talks: JAMAICA KINCAID AND FIROOZEH DUMAS
In partnership with the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference, The Community Library hosts two free talks at the library on the eve of the conference. Novelist and essayist Jamaica Kincaid will speak in the library’s Lecture Hall and Firoozeh Dumas, Iranian-American author and humorist, will talk to 4th-9th graders about her latest book, It Ain’t So Awful, Falafel, in the Children’s Library.
Alturas Elementary Art Exhibit Reception
Last school year, students from Alturas Elementary created artwork based on photographs of historic buildings in Ketchum. Their collagraphs are now on display in the breezeway between the children’s library and the main library. A public reception for the young artists and their families will be held on January 27th in the Children’s Library between 3:30- 5:00 pm. The community is invited to stop by and celebrate the exhibit. Each print is titled and signed by the young artist and is available to purchase.
Children’s Holiday Storytelling at the Sun Valley Lodge
Christmas storytelling for children brought to you by Sun Valley Resort and The Community Library. Several different stories will be read over the two hours, so please drop-in at your leisure. Each child will receive a little holiday treat bag when they leave. All are welcome!
Sun Valley Lodge Sunroom, 3:30–5:30 pm.
Children’s Holiday Storytelling at the Sun Valley Lodge
Christmas storytelling for children brought to you by Sun Valley Resort and The Community Library. Several different stories will be read over the two hours, so please drop-in at your leisure. Each child will receive a little holiday treat bag when they leave. All are welcome!
Sun Valley Lodge Sunroom, 3:30–5:30 pm.
