Programs and Exhibits

Programs and Exhibits

. . .a place where we connect—through stories and to one another. . .

Connect with story tellers and change makers through hundreds of free classes and events, from local leaders to world-renowned speakers.

HEmingway Exhibit Father and Son

Calendar

Exhibits

Program Archive

Children’s & Young Adults

Center for Regional History

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“Sperm Whales: The Gentle Goliaths of the Ocean”

Join us for an evening with Gaelin as she discusses her book and work. This program will be in-person only (no livestream or recording available). A book signing with Chapter One Bookstore will follow. In partnership with Dent the Future.
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Unsaid, but Understood

The Latinx/Indigenous community’s experiences and stories in Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s short story collection Sabrina & Corina are often told through silence, of what is left unsaid.
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A Storyteller’s Guide to Changing the World

Storytelling is a pathway toward healing and building a world of thriving & liberation. tai’s keynote will explore how storytelling helps us to nurture the best versions of ourselves to change the world.
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Creating an Inclusive Outdoors

Who comes to mind when you think about environmental activism? Do you think back to John Muir, or to present day activists like Greta Thunberg? The organization Green Latinos is working to include the Latino/a/x voice and story to the forefront.   
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Nature Journaling with Leslie Rego 

An intimate journey into the sketchbook world and how drawing can offer a moment of stillness and peace within an often chaotic world.
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“Bad Sisters”

Ketchum resident, Mimi Avins, who covered pop culture in her years as a staff writer for The Los Angeles Times, will lead the discussion.
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Together We Read! Book Club

February’s pick is the 2023 Winter Read, Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine. This discussion of the entire collection of short stories will be led by the Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Interns. Registration is recommended to join us.
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“Women We Buried, Women We Burned”

For decades, Rachel Louise Snyder has been a fierce advocate reporting on the darkest social issues that impact women’s lives. “Women We Buried, Women We Burned” is her own story.
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Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Feb
08
Classes & Discussions

Genealogy Workshop

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Learning Commons Conference Room
Feb
08
Classes & Discussions

Winter Read Book Group

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall
Feb
09
Classes & Discussions

Brown Bag Poetry

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Learning Commons Conference Room
Feb
11
Children’s Programs

“Work It Out Wombats”: Screening and Activity with Idaho Public Television

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall

More Programs

Hemingway typewriter

ERNEST HEMINGWAY SEMINAR

A three-day literary seminar hosted each September.

HDL

HEMINGWAY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE

Annual lecture held each July celebrating the power of words.

David Cale Hemingway Writer in Residence

HEMINGWAY WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE

Residency program at the historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House.

Jamie Ford

WINTER READ

Annual project inviting our community to connect around a book.

WIR Katharine Smyth

ADULTS SUMMER READING

Encouraging wide and fearless reading for adults throughout the valley.

Tails and Tales

KIDS/TEENS SUMMER READING

Log your reading and win great prizes! For K – 12th grades.

The Lecture Hall

How to Attend an Event

Programs and classes are held throughout the Library. Visit the Library Map to find your event’s location. 

The John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture Hall hosts major programs such as lectures, panel discussions, films, seminars and more. 

Lecture Hall/Mountain

Accessibility

All spaces in the Library are ADA compatible. The Lecture Hall is equipped with a loop-enabled hearing aid connection, and we have individual handheld transmitters and headphones available on request during programs. Read more about the Library’s accessibility here.

Most programs are also live-streamed on Vimeo for live or later viewing. 

Please let us know if you have a special request or need to attend one of our events. Email Martha Williams. 

If you are interested in reserving a Library venue for a group meeting, please email Buffy McDonald. 

How Do I…

Access Past Events?       

Past events are archived on the Library’s Vimeo . Please note that some programs are only available live, while others may only be available for a short period of time.

Propose a Program?     

We invite your ideas and proposals for classes, workshops and presentations that are free offerings to the community. If you would like to propose an event, please fill out our Program Proposal Form. For presenter guidelines, click here.

Register for Programs and Classes?  

Some events require pre-registration. Please see the individual event page for details. If registration is not mentioned, registration is not required to attend.

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