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.
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.
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.
Blaine County’s Housing Needs, the Impact of New Development and Local Solutions
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.
Mythbusting Immigration
Join The Community Library, The Alliance of Idaho, and The Hunger Coalition for a presentation and panel discussion that confronts the myths and facts about immigrants in the United States and in Blaine County. Luis Campos, legal director of The Alliance will provide a small presentation, debunking immigration misconceptions, followed by a panel discussion including: Steve England, Hailey Chief of Police, Rick Naerebout, Chief Executive Officer of the Idaho Dairyman’s Association, Becky Lopez, Executive Director of The Alliance of Idaho, and Naomi Spence, Co-Executive Director of The Hunger Coalition.
Nature Journaling
Join Leslie Rego’s nature journaling workshop series, Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 pm, from Oct. 17 – Nov. 21, focusing on drawing nature to find peace. All levels welcome. Registration is required.
“Without Exception” with Pam Houston
Join us as Pam Houston shares her new book “Without Exception”, sharing her life experience shaped by Roe v. Wade and the impact of abortion rights. Register now to save your spot! Book signing will follow at Iconoclast Books.
Recovery is a Family Affair with Doug and Neely Lyons
Join The Community Library and Men’s Second Chance Living for a program with Doug and Neely Lyons of Clere Consulting, who will present an engaging and interactive discussion for families interested in recovery, with an emphasis on education for long-term success.
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.