Join us in celebrating local athletes and Summer Olympians at The Community Library. Explore the artifacts and memorabilia of 10 Olympians with connections to the Wood River Valley. Opening reception includes remarks from staff, and potential appearances from local sports icons!
Hermoine: The Freedom Frigate
Marc Onetto will share the history of the 18th century French ship that brought Lafayette to America and aided in the fight for independence against the British. He’ll also discuss the 2005 replica of the ship and current efforts to repair it and continue the Hermoine legacy in preparation for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in 2026. Visit www.comlib.org to learn more and register to attend.
Historic Hailey Walking Tour
To help celebrate the 4th of July, the Hailey Public Library has invited local author and historian Rob Lonning to lead a 90-minute walking tour through historic downtown Hailey. Participants should meet on the Library’s west patio, ready to leave at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 27. The tour will begin with a look at images from the Library’s collection of Martyn Mallory turn-of-the-century photographs taken in Hailey around the 4th of July. Free.
Craters of the Moon: Celebrate the Centennial
Join us for a journey into Craters of the Moon National Monument’s history. Explore its geological formation with Josh Johnson, Idaho Conservation League’s Central Idaho Director, before hearing from Ted Stout, who served as Chief of Interpretation and Education at Craters of the Moon for 17 years. With Ted, we will explore the last 100+ years of human interaction with the volcanic landscape. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate a century of discovery in this iconic, enigmatic Idahoan landscape! Presented in partnership with the Idaho Conservation League.
Churchill and Ireland with Lee Pollock
The Misunderstood Relationship Between Britain’s Greatest Statesman and the Emerald Isle, presented by acclaimed Churchill speaker and popular Community Library presenter Lee Pollock, Director and Senior Advisor to the Board of The International Churchill Society. Registration is recommended to save your seat. This program will be livestreamed and available to view later. Image from the cover of Churchill and Ireland by Paul Bew, Oxford University Press (2016).
Book Around the Block!
Join us for a summer open house at The Community Library, Gold Mine Thrift, Gold Mine Consign, and the Wood River Museum of History and Culture. We’re going to “Book Around the Block” for literacy, history, shopping, community, food, and fun, with activities for all ages.
Preserving Our History: A Recorded Conversation with Shirley Athy
The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association Oral History Project Presents: Preserving Our History: A Recorded Conversation with Shirley Athy Shirley Athy was born in 1924. Her father, Preston Linford, was a civil engineer supervising road construction in Stanley between 1929 and 1935. Join us for a conversation with Shirley, recorded in 2008 , recalling her time spent in Stanley during those years. 5pm at the Stanley Community Library
Preserving Our History: A Recorded Conversation with John Buccuzzo
The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association Oral History Project Presents: Preserving Our History: A Recorded Conversation with John Buccuzzo John Boccuzzo, a WWII veteran, was born in 1923 in Brooklyn. He enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1940 and was assigned to Stanley and Crouch. Join us for a conversation with John, recorded in 2017, recalling his Naval career and his time in Idaho. 5pm at the Stanley Community Library
Preserving Our History: A Recorded Conversation with Bethine Church
The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association Oral History Project Presents: Preserving Our History: A Recorded Conversation with Bethine Church Bethine Church, wife of Senator Frank Church, spent her early years in Mackay, Idaho and at Robinson Bar Ranch. Join us for a conversation with Bethine, recorded in 2009, recalling her life, the SNRA, and the founding of the Sawtooth Society. 5pm at the Stanley Community Library
A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: “Omoiyari”
Acclaimed Japanese American musician Kishi Bashi visits The Community Library as part of a multi-event trip to Idaho organized by Friends of Minidoka and the Minidoka National Historic Site. The event is in honor of the annual Day of Remembrance, which commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066 that led to the exclusion, forced removal, and unjust incarceration of over 125,000 Japanese Americans during WWII, including at Minidoka. Kishi Bashi will present his award winning A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: “Omoiyari” followed by a discussion and live musical performance. “Omoiyari” is a Japanese word that means to have sympathy and compassion towards another person. Reserve your seat at www.comlib.org. In A Song Film by Kishi Bashi: “Omoiyari”, Kishi Bashi embarks on a transformative journey to confront his heritage and reconcile the painful history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Inspired by the rising tide of discrimination against marginalized communities, Kishi Bashi delved into the untold stories of incarceration survivors and composed an album titled Omoiyari that captures their experiences. Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi. Born in Seattle, Washington, Ishibashi grew up in Norfolk, Virginia where both of his parents were …
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