Used Book Sale
Saturday, July 2, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Library Courtyard
Stop by and pick up some new reads at our Used Book Sale this Saturday. All donations go toward funding library services. We’re also looking for volunteers to set up, staff, and take down. Please email or call us at 208-774-2470 if you can help.
In addition to our annual sale in early July, there are ongoing used book sales in the Library Community Room and on the Community Center porch. You can also find used books at the new mini library at the Redfish Visitor Center. Michael Powell hand-crafted this beautiful library for the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association.
Library Closed Monday
The library will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
The Bear Necessities
Thursday, July 7, 5:00 pm
Library Courtyard
Lara Antonello, the Forest Service “Bear Lady” and Bear Food Storage Coordinator, gave such a great presentation on being “Bear Aware” last summer that we’ve invited her back. All ages are welcome as Lara shares her “ex-bear-tise” on living and playing in bear country.
Astronomy Programs
Wednesday, July 13
12:00-3:00 p.m.: Sun Observatory in Courtyard
6:00 p.m.: Presentation by Catherine Slaughter in Community Room
The first Astronomer in Residence for the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, Catherine Slaughter, gave a terrific presentation on “Planet Habitability” in June. (If you missed it, the Zoom recording is available here through the end of July.) On the afternoon of July 13, Catherine will set up telescopes in the courtyard for sun observatory, and answer questions about the sun. That evening, she will present on “Indigenous Astronomy.”
Catherine will be at Stanley Pioneer Park on July 8 and 9 for public sky observing with the Boise Astronomical Society, beginning at dusk. Catherine’s residency is sponsored by Boise State University Physics in partnership with the NASA Science Activation Program.
Julie Weston Book Reading
Tuesday, July 19, 6:00 pm
Library Courtyard
Author Julie Weston of Hailey will discuss the General Mining Act of 1872, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, and read from her latest book, Miners’ Moon. The fourth Nellie Burns and Moonshine mystery is set in the mines of northern Idaho.
Hands-on Science: Chinook Salmon
Wednesday, July 27, 5:30 pm
Library Courtyard
Hey kids! Want to have some fun learning about the amazing Chinook Salmon that swim all the way to the ocean and back to Sawtooth Valley? Daniela Ruiz and Sylvia Hamilton of the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery will bring a Chinook Salmon to the library and will help you dissect the fish and learn about its fins, organs, muscles, and bones. They will answer your fishy questions too! (Grown-up kids are welcome to attend too.) Photo by Roger Phillips of Idaho Fish and Game.
July Events
Saturday, July 2, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Used Book Sale
Monday, July 4
Library closed for Independence Day
Thursday, July 7, 5:00 pm
Bear Aware with Lara Antonello
Tuesday, July 12, 5:15 pm
Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 13
12:00 to 3:00 pm: Sun Observatory in the Courtyard
6:00 pm: Catherine Slaughter: “Indigenous Astronomy”
Tuesday, July 19, 6:00 pm
Julie Weston Reading from Miners’ Moon and discussing the General Mining Act of 1872
Wednesday, July 27, 5:30 pm
Hands-on Science: Chinook Salmon Dissection
Summer Hours
Monday 12-8
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12-6
Friday and Saturday 10-6
Closed Sunday