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April 8, 2024

In the Spotlight

National Library Week

The Library is hosting special events to celebrate libraries, library workers, patrons, the love of books, and the freedom to read … fearlessly! Activities include Library Story Time, Share Your Story video recordings, Foyer slideshow & book recommendations, a 20-Minute Reading Challenge and Raffle with great prizes including gift cards to Gold Mine Thrift and a visit to the historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House, and more.   


Drop-in Activities Kicking off April 8 on Right to Read Day

More here.

Peaks, Personal Growth and the Almost Impossible

with David Grange

The pains and gains from one man's solo and unsupported challenge of running 5 trail marathons, in 5 consecutive days, in 5 different countries through the Alps, presented by performance and mindset coach David Grange. 


Thursday, April 11

5:30 p.m.

Lecture Hall + Livestream

More/register here.

Featured in Children's

Library Lab: Peep Tree Challenge


Who can build the tallest tree (from designated supplies, provided) that can support a nest and 2 Peeps? Join us after school (it's an early out Wednesday) for this fun STEM challenge. Do it alone or with a friend.  Registration is required.


Wednesday, April 17

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Children's Library

More/register here.

This Week at The Library

Story Time: Libraries



Monday, April 8

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Tree House

After School: Family Games



Monday, April 8

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Children's Library & Teen Lounge

Spanish Lunchtime Language


Tuesday, April 9

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Idaho Room

Aprendizaje del inglés

(English Language Learning)


Tuesday, April 9

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Idaho Room

Virtual Creative Writing Workshop



Wednesday, April 10

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Zoom

Genealogy Workshop



Wednesday, April 10

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Learning Commons

Tech Help Desk


Wednesday, April 10

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Learning Commons

Brown Bag Poetry


Thursday, April 11

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learning Commons

Read It & Eat:

Middle Grade Book Club



Thursday, April 11

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Idaho Room

More/register here.

In Case You Missed It...

Electrify the Wood River Valley: Contractors Panel



The library, Climate Action Coalition, and City of Hailey hosted a discussion on solar, heat pumps, energy audits, and weatherization upgrades for your home. Local contractors shared case studies and answered questions. The panel was moderated by Scott Runkel.


Watch the replay here.

Upcoming Program Highlights

April 17: Collage Poetry Workshop with Writer-in-Residence Annie Ellis

April 18: Idaho Centennial Trail Presentation

April 23: A New Winter with Sofia Jaramillo

April 25: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen with Julie King

May 6: Registration Opens for the 2024 Hemingway Distinguished Lecture with Joy Harjo

May 14: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

with Alexis Bonoff

May 15: Six-Week Beginning Quilt Class starts (see more below)

May 16-18: To Taste Life Twice Seminar featuring keynote speaker

Jess Walter and writing workshops with Idaho authors 

May 27: Memorial Day: The Library and Museum will be closed

May 29: Homelessness is a Housing Problem with Gregg Colburn

June 18: The Crick with Jim Mangan and Judith Freeman


See our full calendar of events/register here.

Beginning Quilt Class



5 Bee Quilters Guild will lead this free class, where participants will learn how to make a 57” x 57” quilt sampler over six sessions. Pre-registration for the entire series and purchase of some materials is required. A limited number of sewing machines are available to borrow through the Guild.


Wednesdays, May 15-June 26

4:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Idaho Room

More/register here.

Book Review: Library Staff

"Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist (another one of my

favorite books), once said, 'Everything will be okay in the end. 

If it isn't okay, it isn't the end.'"

Communications Manager Kyla Merwin recommends The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.


National Library Week is just begging me to read a "library" book. Despite the growing volume of books on my nightstand, another pile on the kitchen table, a short stack on my work desk, and a "to read" list that keeps expanding, I went back to one of my favorites: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.


This book reminded me that all of us make mistakes in our lives from time to time, but nothing is so bad that there isn't hope, or redemption, on the other side. And - typically - you can find these in a book (or a good therapist).


Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist (another one of my favorite books), once said, “Everything will be okay in the end. If it isn't okay, it isn't the end.” 


Most of us get up in the morning with good intentions; we certainly don’t wake up thinking, “How can I massively screw up my life today?” Still, no one gets through adulthood without a few regrets along the way, eh? That said, if you could turn back time and make a different decision at a critical point in your life, would you...?



Read Kyla's entire review here.

Find more staff book recommendations here.

Book Beat: Student Book Review

Hi my name is Parker and I’m a 6th grader and love reading non-fiction historical books. I also enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with friends. For my Book Beat review I read War Stories II: Heroism in the Pacific by Oliver North.


Have you ever found a book you just couldn’t put down? Well, that’s how I felt about this story. I enjoy non-fiction historical books and Oliver North makes history come alive in all of his books. War Stories II: Heroism in the Pacific is no exception.


It is a compelling story of the courage and patriotism of the brave soldiers, sailors, and airmen during the Second World War. It tells the complete story of the Pacific theater while giving first-hand accounts of soldiers fighting in the battles.


Beginning with the attack of Pearl Harbor, the book follows the battles of the US military making their way to Japan to stop the war. The book describes the harrowing battles and what the soldiers had to go through in stunning detail...




Read Parker's entire book review here.

See all Book Beat Reviews here.

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