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Event Series Nature Journaling

Nature Journaling

The Community Library

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 artist Leslie Rego. Thursdays, February 27 - March 27, 2025 (five Thursdays). Registration required. 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. Leslie Rego has drawn in journals for years. She carries sketchbooks and paints with her while enjoying the national forest and will take time to draw and paint landscapes and flowers on her many hikes. Leslie wrote the "Sketchbook Hiking" article in The Weekly Sun for many years. She has artwork in private collections, The Sun Valley Lodge and around the world.

Free

“Hailing César” with Eduardo Chávez

The Community Library

Eduardo Chávez, the grandson of renowned civil rights leader César Chávez and Cuban revolutionary Max Lesnik, upholds the legacy of two influential families dedicated to activism and social justice. His deep-rooted commitment to political activism influenced his feature documentary, "Hailing Cesar," released April 2018. Since its debut, Eduardo has screened the film and spoken at over 90 universities across three countries. Eduardo is also the co-founder of Latindia Studios and creator and host of We Are Latinx, a podcast that explores the intersection of Latinx culture with the work and identity of its guests. His debut children’s book, Mi Abuelo Cesar, is set to be released in 2025. Eduardo has delivered inspiring talks at over 100 colleges and high schools across America since 2018. His work highlights the vital contributions of farmworker communities, immigrants, and other underrepresented groups, fostering awareness and appreciation for their impact. Beyond advocacy, Eduardo connects with young audiences through powerful discussions on personal identity and self-discovery, encouraging them to embrace their stories and find their place in the world. Join us for a screening of the film, which runs 60 minutes, and a post-film discussion with Eduardo will follow. In person only. Registration requested. Presented in ...

Inequality and the Rise of Authoritarianism: Lessons from China to the U.S.

The Community Library

Drawing on many years of experience reporting in China and other repressive regimes, The Community Library's Writer-in-Residence at the Hemingway House Kathleen Mclaughlin will discuss how socioeconomic inequality has given rise to authoritarianism around the world. She'll talk about parallels between China and the U.S. in our current political moment and how Americans might protect their own democracy and democratic norms. Kathleen Mclaughlin is a journalist and non-fiction author who worked as a foreign correspondent in China for sixteen years. Her work centers on socioeconomic class, labor rights and inequality around the world, and how those factors shape global, national and local politics. Her 2023 book, Blood Money: The Story of Life, Death, and Profit Inside America's Blood Industry, an investigation of the global plasma industry, shed light on the United States' erosion of social safety nets that quietly led millions of Americans to sell their blood to get by.

Free
Event Series Wood River Writers’ Focused Writing Group

Wood River Writers’ Focused Writing Group

The Community Library

Saturdays, November 2 – April 5, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Co-work with a community of writers the first Saturday of each month for focused writing and craft discussions and connect to other writers from the Wood River Valley and beyond! All writing abilities and ages welcome. Join us in The Community Library’s Idaho Room, or online via Zoom. The Wood River Writers’ Groups are led by AJ Super, a local author with a trilogy of science fiction books published by a small traditional press. She is also a Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ Association (SFWA) member.

“Return of the Predators” Film Screening

The Community Library

Come enjoy a new film by the National Geographic Channel about Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique — the wildlife restoration and human development project led by Idaho native and Sun Valley local, Greg Carr. "Return of the Predators" documents the amazing story of Gorongosa’s rewilding with the reintroduction of painted wolves (aka African wild dogs), leopards, and hyenas — species lost during Mozambique’s civil war. The film features the conservation work of veterinarian Antonio “Tonecas” Paulo and was filmed by the park’s resident Mozambican cameraperson, Augusto Bila. It’s an authentic and intimate behind the scenes look at what National Geographic has called “the world’s greatest restoration story”. Greg Carr will introduce the film and answer questions afterwards with Gorongosa local, Gaby Curtiz.

Free

Book around the Block!

The Community Library

Join the 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! Look for special happenings that celebrate the Library's 70th ANNIVERSARY. More coming soon...

Free

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