Doc Pomus, once Jerome Felder, conquered setbacks to become a rock and roll legend. Despite suffering from polio in his childhood, he transformed himself into one of the most prolific songwriters of America, creating hits like “Save the Last Dance for Me” and “Viva Las Vegas.” With a special appearance by local music legend Joe Cannon. No registration required.
In partnership with the Sun Valley Writers Conference, Jenny Emery Davidson, Executive Director of the Community Library, will engage in a conversation with Judy Blume, literary legend and author of over 25 books for young readers and 4 best-selling novels for adults. Limited seating; registration is required. This program will also be livestreamed
As opposed to the fictionalized representation of Quentin Tarantino’s film, this documentary aims to highlight the true “inglorious bastards” who were Jewish agents and spies for the American OSS in Nazi-occupied territories. Among them were German Jews, seeking vengeance and liberation of their people. With a special appearance by local music legend Joe Cannon. No registration required.
In partnership with the Sun Valley Writers Conference, John Vaillant explores the fiery progression of the North American oil industry and climate science. From the unequaled devastation of modern forest fires to the resiliency of human beings, Vaillant highlights urgent climate issues in his latest bestseller Fire Weather, a New York Times 10 Best Books of 2023 and winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize.
Discover the Community Library Book Club, which meets every other month, featuring discussions of various genres of books. Join us as we dive into V.E. Schwab’s “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”, in which a young woman’s fateful deal for immortality unfolds into a timeless quest for love and legacy. Register to join the club at www.comlib.org or come chat with our librarians.
