StoryWalk® Begins on Wood River Trail

Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) is collaborating with Hailey Public Library and The Community Library to bring StoryWalk® to the Wood River Trail. On Bike to School and Work Day, Wednesday, May 17, through Sunday, May 21, Blaine County Recreation District, Hailey Public Library, and The Community Library will present StoryWalk® on the Wood River Trail. This distinctive, family oriented event merges outdoor enjoyment with reading, providing an engaging experience. The children’s books Moon Rope and Cuckoo by Lois Ehlert will be posted page-by-page in English and in Spanish, to be viewed while walking or biking along the Wood River Trail. These bilingual books have beautiful illustrations to be enjoyed by all ages.

Read It & Eat! Middle Grade Book Club

The Community Library

For students in or entering grades 5-8, The Community Library presents: Read It & Eat! Middle Grade Book Club How It Works: Pick up a FREE copy of the book at The Community Library. (Limited to first 10). Read it and prepare to discuss it in a group setting. Also be prepared for great food, lively conversation, and FUN! What We’re Reading Now: Squished: A Graphic Novel by Megan Wagner Lloyd About the Book: "Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and ...

Free

Art Reception at Friedman Memorial Airport

Friedman Memorial Airport

Please join us for a reception of art! The Friedman Memorial Airport extends its gratitude to the talented artists of the Wood River Valley who draw inspiration from our community and graciously contribute their artwork to our passenger terminal. MAY. 17, 2023 FROM 5:30 TO 7:00 PM Guests will have the pleasure of enjoying hors d'oeuvres and beverages during the event. Additionally, parking validation will be provided.

Free

Trekking & Photographing the White Clouds

Elephant's Perch, Ketchum, ID

Are you curious about exploring the Cecil D. Andrus White Clouds Wilderness? Intrigued by spectacular peaks and sparkling alpine lakes, but unsure how to plan your adventure? Join Idaho Conservation League at Elephant’s Perch in Ketchum on Wednesday, May 17th, for a presentation on Trekking & Photographing the White Clouds! Learn about the history of the wilderness area, must-see spots, and how to best capture the photos of this stunning backcountry terrain. Led by Josh Johnson, Conservation Associate at ICL, and legendary public servant/photographer/mountain goat Ed Cannady, you won’t want to miss this!

Free

“To Taste Life Twice” Seminar

The Community Library

Join The Community Library and Story Forward for three days of writing, reading, and connecting over words. All events are free! Some events require pre-registration. The seminar opens at the Library on Thursday evening, May 18, at 6:00 p.m. with "Reader's Corner," a talk by Bob Kustra, the host of Reader’s Corner on Boise State Public Radio and BSU President Emeritus & Professor of Public Service. Reader’s Corner is a weekly radio show and podcast featuring lively conversations with leading writers, including many winners of top literary prizes and best-selling authors. Kustra will discuss his interviews and their issues and ideas that matter today. All are welcome, through registration is recommended to save your seat. On Friday, attendees can register to attend one of two afternoon breakouts: "Capturing the Unsung Power of Point of View in Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry" with Christian Winn, or "Untangling the Difficult Narrative: Using Form, Language, and Self-Care to Access Our Wounds" with Rebecca Evans. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Both breakouts run 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19 at the Library. Saturday morning, May 20, at 10:30 a.m. the seminar's breakout instructors--Idaho writers Christian Winn, Rebecca Evans, CMarie Fuhrman, Alan Heathcock, and ...

Free
Event Series Later Language: Spanish

Later Language: Spanish

The Community Library

Would you like to practice and continue to learn Spanish in a conversational environment, discussing real-world topics? Join Sara Pettit (Sarita) from 5:15-6:00 p.m. each Thursday in April and May for this early evening conversational time, intended for intermediate-and-above Spanish language learners. Come sharpen your proficiency and comfort with the language by listening, speaking, sharing your opinion and narrating. Drop-in, no registration required.

Free

Youth Panel – What Caring Adults Need to Know // Panel de Jóvenes – Lo que los adultos necesitan saber

Community Campus

Join us for pizza, resource tables, and an evening of conversation with a panel of local youth. Tyler Norris, MDiv will facilitate, giving the panel a chance to share what struggles they face as teenagers today and what the adults in their lives can do to support them. Let’s show up for the children in our community and learn how we can help. Attendance and dinner is FREE to all community members. No need to register! For questions and more information contact St. Luke’s Center for Community Health (208) 727-8733. Sponsor St. Luke’s Center for Community Health Sensitive topics will be covered. Recommended audience: Adults and Teenagers 13 and up. Panel de Jóvenes ~ Lo que los adultos necesitan saber Acompáñenos en una noche con mesas informativas, pizza, y conversaciones con un panel de jóvenes de la comunidad. Tyler Norris, que tiene una maestría en Divinidad, facilitará la conversación. Ofrecerá al panel la oportunidad de compartir las dificultades que enfrentan como adolescentes hoy en día, y lo que pueden hacer los adultos en sus vidas para apoyarlos. Hagámonos presente por los chicos de nuestra comunidad y aprendamos cómo podemos ayudar. La asistencia y cena son GRATIS para todos los miembros ...

Reader’s Corner with Bob Kustra

The Community Library

Bob Kustra, the host of "Reader’s Corner" on Boise State Public Radio, will join us for an evening to discuss his interviews and their issues and ideas that matter today. "Reader’s Corner" is a weekly radio show and podcast hosted by Boise State University President Emeritus & Professor of Public Service Bob Kustra. The show features lively conversations with leading writers, including many winners of top literary prizes and best-selling authors. Register online to save your seat.

Free

Lawn Games for Teens & Tweens

The Community Library

Teens and Tweens are invited to come play games on the lawn: Cornhole, Spikeball. Snacks will be provided. This is a drop-in event between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm.

Free

Limelight Lounge – Live Music Series

Limelight Lounge

Throughout the year, The Limelight Lounge is the place to be in Ketchum for live local music. It's the perfect way to unwind after a day on the mountain. Order a beer and a few apps (or go all out with dinner from our menu), and enjoy some of the best local talent in an intimate setting. Live music schedule: November  Fri 3rd- Travis McDaniel Sat 4th- Katie Buxton Fri 10th- Mark Mueller Sat 11th- Kevin Ware Fri 17th- Johnny & Jen Pisano Sat 18th- Michaela French Fri 24th- Soulbots Sat 25th- Soulbots

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