In partnership with the Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency, a monologue writing workshop led by 2024/2025 Resident Playwright Max Posner and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Sarah DeLappe. Space is limited. Registration is required
A Conversation with Playwright Max Posner
Join us for a conversation with Max Posner, the 2024-25 Sun Valley Playwright’s Residency Resident and Aly Wepplo, The Community Library’s Collection Manager, discuss his process of writing for stage and screen before taking questions from the audience. In partnership with the Sun Valley Playwrights’ Residency.
Warfield’s 5th Annual Oktoberfest
The leaves start to turn, the air turns crisp, and our minds turn to the celebration and tradition of Oktoberfest. Kick back and enjoy the festivities of Deutschland, here in Idaho. Back for more Oktoberfest fun – Das Boot! Fill up your very own Warfield Oktoberfest Boot with our freshly brewed Kriegsfeld Festbier! Savor the flavors of Germany with our curated menu featuring traditional German fare. Pre-purchase your Boots for early bird pricing. All ages and diners are welcome! PROST!
Honor Your Heritage
This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is Honoring Heritage and HPL wants to celebrate ALL the rich cultures represented in the Wood River Valley. Young and old are invited to submit a story, poem, copy of a photograph, drawing or whatever honoring your family’s heritage or heritages. Submissions are limited to one 8 1/2” X 11” paper and due on Wednesday, September 11, by 5:00 PM. They will be lightly curated and displayed to the whole community on the Library’s windows from September 15 to October 15.
HPL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Kickoff Party!
The Hailey Public Library takes great pleasure in launching Hispanic Heritage Month with a Family Friendly Kickoff, 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, September 13, at Town Center West, 7 W Croy. Father and son duo Quinta Generaćion return with lively songs and great music. Local Salvadorian restaurant Lago Azul will offer delicious food with the first 50 meals free. Kid’s activities are the heart and soul of the Kickoff. This year’s activities include face painting, tissue paper flowers, Jenga and piñatas. The evening concludes with rousing rounds of Lotería, a traditional Mexican game similar to bingo but played with pinto beans as markers on special cards. Bilingual callers Herbert Romero & friends get the whole family involved and winners of each round get great prizes. For more information, visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org
Honor Your Heritage
This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is Honoring Heritage and HPL wants to celebrate ALL the rich cultures represented in the Wood River Valley. Young and old are invited to submit a story, poem, copy of a photograph, drawing or whatever honoring your family’s heritage or heritages. Submissions are limited to one 8 1/2” X 11” paper and due on Wednesday, September 11, by 5:00 PM. They will be lightly curated and displayed to the whole community on the Library’s windows from September 15 to October 15.
What We’re Made of: Alternative Education
Despite the relatively small size of the Wood River Valley, educational institutions abound, with sizes and styles for every type of learner. In addition to the eight public schools in the area (Hailey Elementary, Hemingway STEAM School, Wood River Middle School, Wood River High School, Alturas Elementary, Bellevue Elementary, Carey Public School, Silver Creek High School), there are also five schools providing what might be called “alternative education”: Sun Valley Community School, the Sage School, Syringa Mountain School, Pioneer Montessori School, and Trinity School. Read on to learn about each of their unique curriculums, founding, and the benefits of such educational models. Sun Valley Community School The only independent school in the Wood River Valley educating pre-K through 12th grade, the Sun Valley Community School was founded in 1973 and serves roughly 435 students. While small class sizes, excellent teachers, and robust academics contribute to the esteemed reputation of the school, it’s some of Community School’s unique programming, like their Outdoor Program, the Academies, and Boarding Program that make it so unique. The Outdoor Program has been a key component of the school since its founding over 50 years ago and is an integral part of every student’s experience throughout …
2024 SIHA Summer Series – Salmon Stories
Presenter to be announced! SIHA is working with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to find an elder to speak about their experiences fishing in the Sawtooth and Middle Fork country over the last several decades.
Stargazing
In cooperation with the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve and the , we are offering several astronomy-related programs this summer. Thursday, August 1, 9:30 p.m. Stargazing with Astronomer in Residence, Lauren Osburn. Bring your binoculars and meet outside the Library. See what the night sky has to offer! Later in the month: Wednesday, August 7 at 5:00 p.m.: Lecture: “Revealing the Unseen: Deciphering Telescope Imagery,” with Astronomer in Residence, Lauren Osburn at the Library. If you have you ever wondered what exactly you are looking at when you see a new Hubble Space Telescope (HST) or James-Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image, join us to learn more! One of the most important factors to consider is the filters being used by the telescope. The most interesting filters are the ones that focus on the light we are unable to see with our eyes. For example, did you know Neptune has rings? Using JWST’s near-infrared camera, we were able to reduce the obscuration from visible light and obtain detailed images of Neptune and its exciting features. Lauren will take a dive into understanding telescopes and the beautiful and inspiring images they provide us with. Ms. Lauren Osburn is a recent graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she earned her …
Sun Valley Shakespeare in the Park presents Much Ado About Nothing
This year’s Sun Valley Shakespeare in the Park presents “Much Ado About Nothing.” A roaring comedy with a dramatic edge. Professional actors from NYC, LA, Chicago and plenty of local actors. Rotary Park, Ketchum 6:00p-8:P00p August 7, 9-11 and 14-17. Bring picnics and low chairs and enjoy this professional production.