Did you know that light pollution, characterized by unwanted or excessive artificial light affects 80% of the lightening of the night skies around the globe? In collaboration with the Central Idaho Dark Sky reserve, UCLA student researchers will share information on the impacts of light pollution, as well as what the public can do to get involved to tackle it! Register now to secure your spot!
Join us in watching “Remembering Gene Wilder”, a tribute documentary starring Alan Alda, Mel Brooks, and Harry Connick Jr. in which they depict and honor the life and career of Gene Wilder. With a special appearance by local music legend Joe Cannon. No registration required.
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.
Join us for an engaging conversation with award-winning actor and director Paul Lazar, as well as Martha Williams, Director of Programs and Education. He will share insights and reflect on his remarkable career, including his Dallas beginnings and work with Big Dance Theater. Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
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.
Curious about how book publishing works today ? Join authors Alli Frank and Asha Youmans to ask questions about the changes to the publishing world and how to best navigate it. Enjoy breakfast and coffee as you dive deep into the publishing landscape!
Join Dr. Paul K. Link, Professor Emeritus in the Idaho State University Department of Geosciences, in exploring the stunning landscapes of central Idaho. Start with a lecture at The Community Library, then enjoy a field trip (participants will drive themselves) over Trail Creek Summit to experience the breathtaking Pioneer Mountains and views of Mt. Borah. Space is limited, register now for this unforgettable adventure!
Join us as Patrick Abel, PA-C, will talk about mental health and its effects both the cognition and physical wellbeing of humans. In partnership with the St. Luke's Rehabilitation Program of Ketchum.
Blaine County’s most recent Housing Needs Assessment was conducted in 2022, which describes the housing affordability gap and missing housing needs and services for current and future residents. The assessment was updated in 2023 to include preferences of those residents seeking housing, such as housing type and location, and unexpected barriers to housing. The Blaine County Housing Authority (BCHA) will present this report. Matt Prosser from Economic & Planning Systems will follow this presentation with the findings from the recently published nexus study, which quantifies the impact of new commercial and market-rate development on employee generation and therefore additional demand for community housing. The study, titled "New Development’s Impacts on Community Housing Demand in Blaine County, Idaho," was published with generous support from the Spur Community Foundation. This program will be livestreamed and available for later viewing.
