The Hailey Public Library is delighted to host muralist John Zender Estrada for an art exhibit and free talk on Sunday, September 17, 3:30-6:00 PM at Town Center West. Enjoy colorful, original art work at a meet and greet with this renowned Los Angeles artist followed by a talk by Estrada about his life, work, artistic influences and the power of art to transform and heal. Part of HPL’s Hispanic Heritage Month offerings. Translation services available for non-English speakers.
Cultura – Solito / El Salvador
The Hailey Public Library will host Cultura, a 4-part series celebrating the rich cultural traditions of our Hispanic neighbors. An Hispanic Heritage Month offering, Cultura invites community leaders to share personal stories, images, and conversation about their home countries. On Thursday, September 14, from 5:30-7:00 PM, Salvadoran and community advocate Herbert Romero and dual immersion teacher Edith Lopez Millard will discuss Javier Zamora’s remarkable memoir Solito which describes his illegal migration as a 9-year-old boy from El Salvador to the US to join his parents. Held at Town Center West, 116 S River.
Pick Your Poison: Itchin’ to Know More About Poison Ivy?
The Hailey Public Library’s favorite forensic chemist Cat Helms will discuss how to identify poison ivy which is found in low and mid-elevations throughout Idaho, its history and cultural significance and why some people are affected by touching it and some are not. The free talk will be held at Town Center West, 116 S River, Thursday, August 24, from 5:30-7:00 PM.
“Stranger in the Desert” with Jordan Salama
The Community Library’s Writer-In-Residence at the Hemingway House, Jordan Salama, will discuss his forthcoming book: “Stranger in the Desert: A Family Story,” which will be released in February 2024. Inspired by family lore, a young writer embarks on an epic quest through the Argentine Andes in search of a heritage spanning hemispheres and centuries, from the Jewish Levant to turn-of-the-century trade routes in South America. One Thanksgiving afternoon at his grandparents’ house, Jordan Salama discovers a large binder stuffed with yellowing papers and old photographs—a five-hundred-year wandering history of his Arab-Jewish family, from Moorish Spain to Ottoman Syria to Argentina and beyond. Combining travelog, history, memoir, and reportage, Stranger in the Desert transports readers from the lonely plains of Patagonia to the breathtaking altiplano of the high Andes; from the old Jewish quarter of Damascus to today’s vibrant neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. It is also a fervent journey of self-discovery as Salama grapples with his own Jewish, Arab, and Latin American identities, interrogating the stories families tell themselves, and to what end. Jordan Salama is a writer, reporter, and producer. His first book, “Every Day the River Changes,” chronicling his journey down Colombia’s Río Magdalena and the lives of the …
Idaho’s Dark Skies – Perseid Meteor Shower
Hailey Public Library and the Central Idaho Dark Sky Alliance will host 2023 Astronomer in Residence Dr. Joel Weisberg for a nighttime observing session on Saturday, August 12, from 9:30-11:30 PM. Highlights include the Perseid Meteor Shower, deep sky objects, bright planets and spectacular summer constellations. Boise State University’s AstroTAC team, popular local astronomer Tim Frazier and friends will be on hand plus cool telescopes. Meet at the Croy Canyon Motorized Trailhead, 3.1 miles west of Hailey. Turn headlights off while driving in. In case of weather-related issues, check the HPL website at www.haileypubliclibrary.org after 5 PM.
Is it The End of Night? with Paul Bogard
The beauty of darkness, the costs of light pollution, and what we can do to protect the night. A starry night is one of nature’s most magical wonders. Yet in our artificially lit world, most of us no longer experience true darkness. In this talk based on his critically acclaimed book “The End of Night,” Paul Bogard seeks to restore our awareness of the spectacularly primal, wildly dark night sky and how it has influenced the human experience across everything from science to art. Using a blend of personal narrative, natural history, science, and astronomy, Bogard shares the importance of darkness—what we’ve lost, what we still have, and what we might regain—and the simple ways we can reduce the brightness of our nights tonight. Registration recommended to save a seat. Special thanks to Boise State University for bringing Paul to Idaho as part of their Sawtooth Writing Retreat Sept. 14-17 at the Central Idaho 4-H Camp. Paul Bogard is author of “The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light,” which was shortlisted for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. He is also the author of “The Ground Beneath Us: From the Oldest …
A Slide Tour of the Universe
Hailey Public Library will host “A Slide Tour of the Universe” with the Central Idaho Dark Sky Alliance 2023 Astronomer in Residence Dr. Joel Weisberg on Thursday, July 27, from 5:30-7:00 PM. Journey from our Earth to the farthest reaches of the universe, stopping along the way to view various beautiful astronomical images and to learn about these fascinating objects. The talk is co-sponsored by CIDSR and Boise State University Physics Department. It will be held at Town Center West and live streamed.
Together We Read! Book Club: “Demon Copperhead”
The Community Library’s Together We Read! Book Club is hosted the first Wednesday of every other month and led by a diverse range of library staff. Books cover all genres from new fiction to classics to nonfiction, young adult, graphic novels, and everything in between. Join us for one discussion or many! October’s pick is “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. The discussion will be led by Circulation Manager Pam Parker. Register online to join us. “Demon Copperhead” is a modern day take on Charles Dicken’s beloved David Copperfield. In her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, author Barbara Kingsolver follows Dicken’s footsteps by creating a brilliant, poignant portrayal of children raised in poverty, their resilience, and their struggle for survival in rural Appalachia. The book is available at The Community Library in print, CD, ebook, and eaudiobook. Please come in or talk to our librarians about reserving a copy.
Together We Read: “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman
The Community Library’s Together We Read book club is typically hosted every other month and led by a diverse range of library staff. Books cover all genres from new fiction to classics to nonfiction, young adult, graphic novels, and everything in between. Join us for one discussion or many! August’s pick is “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman. The discussion will be led by Information Systems manager Will Duke. Registration is recommended to join us. The Library will have multiple copies of The Graveyard circulating in our collection. Please come in or talk to our librarians about reserving a copy.
Living with Alzheimer’s: Effective Communication Strategies
Hailey Public Library and the Greater Idaho Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host Dr. Carol Stephens, Psy.D. on Tuesday, July 18, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, for the final talk in a four-part series called “Living with Alzheimer’s.” Dr. Carol will explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s, effective communication strategies, sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice and body language. Held at Town Center West and live streamed at www.haileypubliclibrary.org.