Come learn and practice Spanish in a playful, engaging, communicative setting with Sara Pettit (Sarita). Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. from September 9 - November 18 in the Idaho Room. Free. Intended for novice/beginners, but speakers of all levels are welcome to review and practice
An intimate journey into the sketchbook world and how drawing can offer a moment of stillness and peace within an often chaotic world. Led by Leslie Rego at The Community Library. This workshop series offers a welcoming and supportive space for people interested in drawing the natural world. The focus will be on nature journaling. Prompts will be offered as well as guidance. Each session we will jump down a “rabbit hole” and study in depth one plant or landscape element or learn about different brushes, paints, papers, and other art supplies. A list of recommended supplies will be sent to registered participants. Thursdays, November 6 - December 18 (six Thursdays, skipping Thanksgiving week). Pre-registration required. Participants are responsible for bringing their own materials. Class series is limited to 15 participants.
Bring your own needles and yarn, and come learn beginning knitting from master knitter and Sun Valley Needle Arts owner Patricia Lirk. Come learn to knit, ask questions and solve knitting mysteries, and meet others. Meeting in the green chairs by the fireplace every other Thursday, October 9 - November 20, 2025. All skill levels welcome.
In partnership with Idaho Solutions – a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing good governance, sustainable tax structures, educational excellence, and economic prosperity in Idaho – join us for a bipartisan conversation on civil discourse. Idaho Solutions’ traveling panel features Representative Josh Wheeler (Republican – Ammon), Representative Chris Mathias (Democrat – Boise), and Mary Pat Gunderson, retired Iowa district court judge and current Wood River Valley resident. Each panelist will share brief opening remarks before engaging in an open Q&A with the audience. The discussion will focus on practical strategies for engaging respectfully, even with those whose views differ from our own. The goal of this program, which travels this fall to Idaho Falls, Twin Falls, Coeur d’ Alene, and Ketchum, is to help communities strengthen relationships, improve communication, and find common ground on challenging issues. Registration recommended to join us in person. To watch online (no registration needed) visit: https://vimeo.com/event/5450901. The recording will be available to watch later on The Community Library's Event Archive.
Join The Community Library for an evening with Damian Mander, a former special operations sniper and Iraq war veteran who traded conflict for conservation. After years on the front lines, he dedicated his life to protecting the natural world, working across Africa to safeguard wildlife and ecosystems under threat. Through building one of the continent’s largest community-based conservation forces, he has helped create pathways for hundreds of women to become protectors of their environment and leaders in their communities. His work merges military precision with compassion and sustainability, creating new models for conservation that balance security, empowerment, and ecological restoration. Damian’s approach is rooted in the belief that the preservation of nature is inseparable from the advancement of people. His vision has inspired global audiences, from grassroots villages to international forums, to reimagine conservation as both a moral duty and an investment in our collective future. He has been featured in major international media including National Geographic, CNN, and Forbes, and has spoken on stages such as TED, the United Nations, and leading conservation and leadership forums around the world. His work has been recognized through multiple humanitarian and environmental awards, and his story continues to inspire new generations to ...
Filmmaker Emilie Blythe McDonald, a November Writer-In-Residence at the Hemingway House, will lead a workshop in Exploring Imagination. She will read from the novelette that turned into her 2024 Sun Valley Film Festival High Scribe award-winning script and talk about her inspirations for the screenplay. Then she will lead attendees in a series of writing exercises that will gently encourage them to unearth their most authentic voices as they write from characters' points of view, explore place and time, and dive deep into their imaginations. Registration required.
Join us on Mondays at 10:30 am for Story Time at The Community Library. Story Time is best suited for preschool age children. Story Time is followed by a special craft in the Children's Library. No unattended children in the Library, please.
Come learn and practice Spanish in a playful, engaging, communicative setting with Sara Pettit (Sarita). Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. from September 9 - November 18 in the Idaho Room. Free. Intended for novice/beginners, but speakers of all levels are welcome to review and practice
Join professional skier, filmmaker, and Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductee, Chris Anthony, for a Veteran’s Day presentation of his award-winning documentary Mission Mt. Mangart. The film follows the U.S. Army's legendary 10th Mountain Division's trailblazing efforts, which were led by volunteers during the experimental infantry unit in the Julian Alps region of Italy from the initial concept to the end of World War II (WW2). While many books, films, and stories have recounted the 10th's history, Mission Mt. Mangart delves into the untold tales of the 10th, which Anthony brings back to life. The documentary portrays a unique perspective shared by skiing professional Chris Anthony, who serendipitously stumbled upon the Division's exploits while on a personal skiing trip to Italy. Mission Mt. Mangart was written, directed, edited, and produced by Chris Anthony, who also created the film's original score in partnership with American composer Carlo Nicolau. In addition to creating award-winning films and documentaries, Anthony also operates a non-profit called the Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project whose mission is to improve the quality of life by introducing youth to educational enrichment opportunities.
This monthly basic research class will allow you to research your family tree with Donna Voyles, the director of the Family History Center in Hailey. Second Wednesday of each month in the Learning Commons. No registration required. If you have questions, call reference librarian Buffy McDonald at 726-3493 ext. 110.
Join professional skier, filmmaker, and Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductee, Chris Anthony, for the first screening of his newest documentary film focused on the legendary Friedl Pfeifer. Pfeifer was born in St. Anton, Austria to a large farming family. His humble beginnings would never have foreshadowed his ski career, time in the United States Army 10th Mountain Division, a career teaching skiing, meeting stars like Claudette Colbert and author Ernest Hemingway, and founding the ski resort of Aspen. From ties to Sun Valley and beyond, the story of Friedl Pfeifer is fascinating and inspiring. The Friedl Pfeifer Story was written, directed, edited, and produced by Chris Anthony. In addition to creating award-winning films and documentaries, Anthony also operates a non-profit called the Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project whose mission is to improve the quality of life by introducing youth to educational enrichment opportunities.
Inspired by Robert Putnam's book "Bowling Alone" and the subsequent documentary "Join or Die," this panel discussion, in partnership with the Spur Community Foundation, explores the urgent need for civic connection in today's world — and how getting involved in your local community isn't just good for our community, it's good for your wellbeing. Join local leaders, volunteers, and civic advocates as they discuss why social connections and civic engagement are vital to building a healthier, more engaged Blaine County. And most importantly, learn how to get involved. Whether you're new to the area or a long-time resident looking to reconnect, this event is an opportunity to explore how small acts of participation — from joining a board to volunteering or even just paying attention — can lead to lasting, positive change.
