“The Art of the Pilgrimage” with Brenda Powell

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This is the story of a woman’s solo transformational journey on the sacred path of the the Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain. 

Also referred to as “The Way of St. James” this pilgrimage was and still is considered one of the most sacred journeys of the soul. The traditional routes across Spain have been traveled on since the Middle Ages by pilgrims
seeking all manner of spiritual guidance, peace, and redemption. Brenda Powell recounts her journey  as a pilgrim traveling solo on The Camino. 
 
As a guide, life coach, nutritionist, and personal trainer, Brenda offers a unique perspective on the art of the journey and will help motivate you to find your own “Inner Camino.” 

“Traveling the World on a Budget” with Bob Hawley

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Join local resident and photographer Bob Hawley as he presents five adventure slideshows that explore eighteen worldwide, low-budget travel trips. 
 
They include trekking in the Himalayas, hiking in the Greek Islands, Boat trips on Lake Como, exploring Venice,  Florence, Sienna, Cinqueterra and Milan in Northern Italy, a canoe trip down the Dordogne River in Southern France, motorcycling and hang gliding in New Zealand, viewing wild tigers in India, hot-air balloon trips in Turkey and India, a sailing trip along the Turquoise Coast in Southern Turkey,  and viewing Condors in Colca Canyon, Peru. 
 
The intent of the presentation is to invite everyone present to, “once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” 

Science Time with Ann Christensen

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Ann Christensen will host Science Time in the Children’s Library. Sometimes furry, feathered, or scaled creatures make a visit and Ann teaches about animals, their habitats, and our natural world.

Science Time is every Tuesday at 11:00.

Story Time with Lee Dabney

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Story Time is every Monday at 10:30 am in The Children’s Library.
Lee Dabney is our Story Time host. Come join her for fun stories.

Suitable for ages 3 and up, story time includes stories, songs, and a fun craft or activity.

A Screening of “Extremis”

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In collaboration with Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley.

Extremis is a 2016 American short documentary film following the doctors, families, and patients as they make end-of-life decisions. It is directed and produced by Dan Krauss.

A discussion, led by Lisa Wild, executive director of Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley, will follow the film. 

Tech Office Hours with Paul

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Join tech expert Paul Zimmerman for one-on-one technology tutorials in the Reference Room Learning Commons. Bring your own devices! 

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