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Stanley Library News, July 8, 2010
By Jane Somerville
Slide show
It's crazy summer time and the library is hoppin'! We have a lot of new books thanks to a generous donation from the Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation and they are flying off the shelves. Fans of Steigg Larsson might enjoy Jo Nesbo's three books, The Redbreast, Nemesis and The Devil's Star, featuring Police Detective Harry Hole. A musician, songwriter, and economist, Jo Nesbo is also one of Europe's most acclaimed crime writers, and is the winner of the Glass Key Award, northern Europe's most prestigious crime-fiction prize for The Redbreast. Nesbo lives in Oslo, Norway. For those with a different taste we have The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews, The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom, The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender, and The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer.
Open house
Our open house and book sale was a huge success! Trustee Ervine Baird and her trusty crew got the sale set up and ready to go. We had a ton of books and shoppers were walking away with boxes of books and smiling faces. We appreciate all the folks who brought the delicious goodies, and trustee Ellen Glaccum for being the hostess at the refreshment table. Trustees Julie Rember and Chris Hooper and library friend Lisa Muscavage were a great help with set up and take down. Library friend Marilyn Marquis manned the cash box for the entire sale. It was a beautiful day to shop for books. We'll do it again next year.
Booth at Arts and Crafts fair
The library will have a booth at the annual Sawtooth Mountain Mamas Arts and Crafts fair, Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18. We will be selling our gorgeous 2011 calendars and books by local authors, including John Rember, Margaret Watkins, Margaret Fuller, and Scott Marchant. Stop by the booth and get some early Christmas shopping done!
2011 Calendars
Our 2011 calendars are available for sale at the library for $15.00 tax included, or 10 for $100.00 plus tax. The calendar is also available for sale at numerous retail outlets in the Sawtooth Valley.
Stanley Library hours
Don't forget that extended summer hours are now in effect. Library hours are Monday 12-8, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12-6, Friday and Saturday 8-4. Library phone number is 774-2470. Check out the rest of this website or become a fan of Stanley Community Library on Facebook.
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Stanley Library News, June 24, 2010
By Jane Somerville
Slide show
A good sized group of people turned out on Thursday, June 17 to hear about Ervine and Sherrill Baird's adventures as teachers on the tundra of Alaska. Ervine did most of the narration, with Sherrill chiming in. Ervine was dressed in a traditional cotton housedress called a kuspuk, a hooded overshirt with a large front pocket. Her earrings were a gift from a local craftsman who fashioned the traditional Yupik drum from walrus ivory. The Bairds also displayed a wolf hide and a decorative boat made from the antlers and lower jaw of a female caribou. Ervine's photos and monologue gave us insights to subsistence living in a Yupik riverside fishing and hunting village. The school is the social center of the village, and everyone attends school events. We appreciate Ervine and Sherrill for sharing this part of Ervine's "failed retirement" years as a teacher in the Alaskan bush. We appreciate the Mountain Mamas for providing refreshments.
Open house
Our annual open house and used book sale will be held on Sunday, June 27 from 11:00 to 2:00. The library will open for tours only, and we will have lots of great books and our 2011 calendars for sale. Refreshments will be served.
Audio Book month
June is Audio Book month. If you have never listened to a book you are missing out on a unique experience. Don't have the time? Many people listen to audio books while driving, sewing, cleaning, or on their daily walk. Treat yourself to a new experience and listen to a book. The library has books on cassette, CD and a small personal listening device called a Playaway. New books on CD include Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese, New Tricks by David Rosenfelt, Caught by Harlan Coben and The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews. We also have a rotating collection of books on cassette and CD, these titles change every two months. We have audio books for young listeners as well.
2011 Calendars
Our 2011 calendars are available for sale at the library for $15.00 tax included, or 10 for $100.00 plus tax. The calendar is also available for sale at numerous retail outlets in the Sawtooth Valley.
Summer Reading
Summer reading continues Tuesdays from 10:00 until 11:30 through July 6. Mr. Casey and the kids have set up an aquarium with tadpoles that are growing by the minute, a frog, a salamander, may flies and snails. Stop in and check out the aquatic life. A water balloon toss was a big hit with the kids, as was a tie-dye workshop. Free books are given out to the kids, courtesy of Fred Meyer. What's not to love about summer reading? Make a Splash! Read!
Stanley Library hours
Don't forget that extended summer hours are now in effect. Library hours are Monday 12-8, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12-6, Friday and Saturday 8-4. Library phone number is 774-2470. Check out the rest of this website or become a fan of Stanley Community Library on Facebook.
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Stanley Library News, June 17, 2010
By Jane Somerville
Summer Reading
Summer reading is in full swing with Mr. Casey the librarianator. Make a Splash, Read! programs are held every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:30 am. The final program will be held Tuesday, July 6th. Children ages 3 through 8th grade are welcome to join in the fun. Children from ages 3-5 must be accompanied by a responsible care giver. Attendance at each program is not mandatory and no registration is required. There are lots of fun water related activities, books, snacks, and prizes. Check out water related books from the cool boat display upstairs.
Slide show
Please join us Thursday evening, June 17, for a slide show presentation by Ervine and Sherrill Baird. The Bairds spent three years in a remote Alaskan village where they were much more than teachers. Enjoy beautiful and interesting photos and hear about their experience in the Alaskan tundra. Refreshments will be provided by the Sawtooth Mountain Mamas.
Yard Sale thanks
We appreciate Kathy Rogerson and everyone who contributed and helped with our community yard sale. Once again the event was a big success.
2011 Calendars
Our 2011 calendars are in and they are gorgeous! Hats off to our Friends of the Library for all their help in getting the project off the ground, and helping us out through the finish. Our photo contributors and local sponsors are the people responsible for a fabulous product. Calendars are available for sale at the library for $15.00 tax included, or 10 for $100.00 plus tax. The calendar is also available for sale at numerous retail outlets in the Sawtooth Valley.
Addition to bulletin board
We appreciate Bob Dargatz and Donna Hoitsma for adding a great addition to our community bulletin board. The board was purchased last year by the Sawtooth Mountain Mamas and is in place in front of the library. All local events are posted on the board, which is not intended for advertising purposes. If you know of an event that should be posted be contact the library.
Stanley Library hours
Extended summer hours are now in effect. Hours are Monday 12-8, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12-6, Friday and Saturday 8-4. Library phone number is 774-2470. Check out the rest of this website or become a fan of Stanley Community Library on Facebook.
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Stanley Library News, June 10, 2010
By Jane Somerville
Summer Library Hours
Summer hours will be back in effect beginning June 14. The new hours will be Monday 12-8, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12-6, Friday and Saturday 8-4. As always, the library will be closed on Sunday.
Summer activities
We are busy and gearing up for a summer filled with activities. Summer reading began with a splash Tuesday, June 8. There will be 4 more exciting summer reading programs on Tuesdays, from 10:00 am until 11:30 at the library. The last program will be held July 6. Join Mr. Casey the librarianator for books, snacks, water-based activities and prizes.
Yard Sale Friday June 11
Friday June 11 we will hold our annual community yard sale. The sale begins at 8:00 am and will last until noon. Donated goods may be brought to the library in the morning. There are always lots of great items at this sale so stop by and maybe you'll find just what you've been looking for. The sale will be postponed if it is raining.
Slide show
On Thursday, June 17 at 6:30 Ervine and Sherrill Baird will present a slide show and talk about their experience teaching in a remote Alaskan Eskimo village. The Bairds spent three years in this remote village and were much more than teachers. Refreshments will be provided by the Sawtooth Mountain Mamas.
New Books
We have many new books on the shelves and more arriving thanks in part to a generous gift from the Val A. Browning foundation. Many of the new picture books and non-fiction for kids are related to the summer reading program. New books for young adults (and other adults, too!) include nominees for the Pacific Northwest Young Children's Choice Awards for the past two years. Some of the titles are City of Bones by Cassandra Clarke, A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce, Little Brother by Cory Doctorow, Sunrise Over Fallujah by Walter Dean Myers and Mystik Lake by Martha Brooks.
Adult fiction titles include the third installment of Steig Larsson's exciting trilogy The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, The Book of Spies by Gayle Lynds, The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman, 61 Hours: A Reacher Novel by Lee Child and Every Last One by Anna Quindlen.
Non-fiction titles include The Blind Side by Michael Lewis, The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain by Barbara Strauch, Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath.
Library yard sale
There will be a community yard sale at the library on Friday June 11. Please donate your gently used items to the library Thursday, June 10. No clothing, please. We will be needing help with set up, take down and delivery of extra goods to the Hub. For more information please contact Kathy Rogerson.
Stanley Library hours
Library hours are Monday 12-8, Tuesday and Wednesday 12-4, Thursday 12-6, Friday 8-4 and Saturday 12-4. Summer hours will be back in effect beginning June 14. The new hours will be Monday 12-8, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12-6, Friday and Saturday 8-4. Check out the rest of this website or become a fan of Stanley Community Library on Facebook.
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Stanley Library News, May 20, 2010
By Jane Somerville
John Rember lecture
Twenty-five people attended the John Rember lecture and slide show on Friday, May 14 at the Sawtooth Hotel. The hotel crew served a lovely Thai-inspired dinner. Hotel co-owner Tim Cron introduced John and said the hotel crew was very happy to host the event and they look forward to this being an annual spring tradition. Rember spoke about how valuable the library is to our community and encouraged everyone in attendance to continue to support the library. John's thought-provoking and amusing lecture explored the pitfalls of travel writing as illustrated by his recent trip to Thailand, He followed up with a short slide show.
Energy Efficiency Kits
Check out our new Energy Efficiency Kits! A Kill A Watt meter is now available for check out. Once you know where energy is being used, you are better able to make informed decisions about managing your energy use. Simply plug an appliance into the Kill A Watt meter and it will assess the efficiency for you. The kit includes the Kill A Watt meter in a handy carrying case with an instruction booklet that also includes energy saving tips. The Energy Kit Lending program is sponsored by Idaho Power, Avista, Rocky Mountain Power and the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
Let's Talk About It
We were pleased to get the announcement from the Idaho Commission for Libraries that we have been selected to participate in Let's Talk About It once again. Let's Talk About It is a book discussion program sponsored by the commission, US Bank and the Idaho Humanities Council. Our theme this year is We Are What We Eat, and the list of books is enticing. Any past participants or interested participants are welcome to see the list of titles available and help us narrow it down to five. Stop by the library or check out the Idaho Commission for Libraries website, under Programs and Services click on Let's Talk About It, choose Themes and Books from the blue box on the right. Call or email your choices to the library before June 1.
Summer Reading program
Make a Splash-Read! Summer reading is coming right up! Kids ages three through eighth grade are encouraged to join Mr. Casey on Tuesdays, June 8th through July 6th from 10:30 to 11:30. There will be many fun stories, water related activities, field trips, songs, snacks, crafts, free books and prizes. No registration is necessary and attendance at each program is not required. Children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible caregiver.
Library trustee
The election of a single candidate and the cancellation of election for position of library trustee is hereby announced. Mr. Dave Lesser will be our new trustee and we would like to welcome him to the board.
Library yard sale
There will be a community yard sale at the library on Friday June 11. Please donate your gently used items to the library Thursday, June 10. No clothing, please. We will be needing help with set up, take down and delivery of extra goods to the Hub. For more information please contact Kathy Rogerson.
Stanley Library hours
The library will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31.
Library hours are Monday 12-8, Tuesday and Wednesday 12-4, Thursday 12-6, Friday 8-4 and Saturday 12-4. Check out the rest of this website or become a fan of Stanley Community Library on Facebook.
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Stanley Library News, May 6, 2010
By Jane Somerville
Book discussion
We had a good turnout for our last book discussion, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday. Ten people enjoyed homemade soup, rolls, corn bread pudding and a variety of desserts before settling in to discuss the book. Lisa Muscavage was the discussion leader. Most of us liked the book, but would not have picked it up had it not been for a discussion group. We had a good discussion about the absurdity of the idea and how it could actually happen. We will not hold any book discussions through the busy summer months. We will start the discussion group again next fall. We have applied for Let's Talk About It program once again and are waiting to hear if we will be participants.
Gift from the Val A. Browning Foundation
The library has received a generous gift from the Val A. Browning Foundation. We are deeply grateful for this wonderful gift. A portion of the gift will be used to purchase new books. The first order of books all pertain to Idaho and have been nominated for the Idaho Library Association Book of the Year award. They include Talk Talk Sweet Charlotte by Dean A. Le Breton, The Dash of Doctor Todd: The Odyssey of a Frontier Doctor by Howard E. Adkins, The Fifth Generation: A Nez Perce Tale by Linwood Laughy, The Good Times Are All Gone Now: Life, Death and Rebirth in an Idaho Mining Town by Julie Whitesel Weston, The Whaler's Forge by Christine Echeverria Bender, The Last War: The Nez Perce Story by Elliot West, Atomic America by Todd Tucker, Selling Your Father's Bones: America's 140-Year War Against the Nez Perce Tribe , and Raising Lucy: The True Story of Raising an Orphaned Wild Goose, written and illustrated by Carol Muzik. Other books will be purchased soon. Each book purchased with this fund will have a donation sticker inside the book. We so appreciate the Val A. Browning family for this wonderful gift to our library.
John Rember Lecture at the Sawtooth Hotel
Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. local author John Rember will hold forth at the newly remodeled Sawtooth Hotel. John will give a lecture/slide show on the pitfalls on travel writing. Dinner may be purchased from the hotel. Come and see Stanley's newest old attraction and enjoy an evening of camaraderie with the local folks before the busy season is upon us.
Stanley Library hours
Library hours are Monday 12-8, Tuesday and Wednesday 12-4, Thursday 12-6, Friday 8-4 and Saturday 12-4. Check out the rest of this website or become a fan of Stanley Community Library on Facebook.
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Stanley Library News, April 8, 2010
By Jane Somerville
Read'N'Feed
The Stanley School students recently attended a Read'N'Feed at the Mountain Village Conference room. The students read the murder mystery The View From the Cherry Tree by Willo Davis Roberts. Each student was assigned a role from the book to play at the Read'N'Feed, and was subpoenaed at the school on March 24th. Officer Riley, also known as Officer Isner, fingerprinted each "suspect" on an official fingerprint card, and then mug shots were taken.
On March 29 the students were treated to a lunch of "poisoned" chicken, potato salad, carrot sticks, a dinner roll, Wild Cherry Pepsi, and cherry pie. After lunch each suspect was questioned by Officers Riley and Fritz, also known as Officer Hampe. After the interrogation of the suspects, Derek, also known as Cooper Dean, was arrested and handcuffed for the murder of his aunt, Mrs. Calloway. The students enjoyed the book, but admitted to being nervous when questioned by the police.
We appreciate Officers Isner and Hampe for taking part and getting the bad guy, Mountain Village Lodge for the use of the conference room, and James and Karen at Mountain Village restaurant for the terrific lunch. We hope to have one more Read'N'Feed program before school is out this year. Stop by the library to see a display of photos from the Read'N'Feed on our brand new bulletin board.
Good reading weather
Stanley is in the grips of spring storms, so this is a good time to curl up with a good book before the madness of summer sets in. New non-fiction includes Making Toast by Roger Rosenblatt, Points of Prominence: Fire Lookouts of the Payette National Forest by Richard H. Holm, Jr., The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell and Not Without Hope by Nick Schuyler and Jere Longman.
If it's fiction your brain craves try Bloodroot by Amy Greene, Shadow Tag by Louise Erdrich, In the Shadow of Gotham by Stefanie Pintoff, Roses by Leila Meacham, The Missing by Tim Gautreaux, or The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen.
New audio books include Black Hills by Dan Simmons, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Worst Case by James Patterson, and Rainwater by Sandra Brown.
Poetry Slam
April is National Poetry Month. Join us on Monday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. for our third annual Poetry Slam. Write a poem of your own, read a well loved poem, or just come to listen and enjoy. Last year we had an excellent turnout and we hope to see you all back again.
Upcoming book discussion
We will hold a Bowls and Books book discussion on April 26th. Come by for homemade soup, bread and dessert at 5:30 and join the discussion at 6:00. Lisa Muscavage will lead the discussion of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday. Books are available now for check out at the library.
Stanley Library hours
Library hours are Monday 12-8, Tuesday and Wednesday 12-4, Thursday 12-6, Friday 8-4 and Saturday 12-4. Check out the rest of this website or become a fan of Stanley Community Library on Facebook.
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Stanley Library News, April 1, 2010
By Jane Somerville
Southwest Indian Rugs program
On March 15 an interested crowd was treated to a feast for the eyes when Stanley resident Lem Sentz displayed his amazing collection of Navajo rugs at the library. Lem became interested in collecting while working in the Ketchum area and has been known to work for rugs. Along with his collection of rugs, Lem had a nice selection of books for us to peruse as well. We had a little history lesson about Navajo rugs, how they are made, what materials are used, and where each particular design comes from. Lem showed us the difference between a "so so" rug and a "Wow!" rug. Before the evening was over most of us could see the difference. Lem also collects Zuni fetishes and Hopi pottery, and has promised to do a program about each of these as well. This is certainly something to look forward to, and we appreciate Lem and his neighbor Steve Botti for a very informative and enjoyable evening surrounded by incredible rugs.
Let's Talk About It program
Twelve people attended our final Let's Talk About It discussion of this season. Our theme was Living in the Modern Rural West and we had excellent turn outs for all five programs. The final book we discussed was Winter Range by Claire Davis. Most of the participants enjoyed Davis' writing but did not like the bleak story of starving cattle, a small town, small people and a long winter. Tara Penry, professor of English at Boise State University was an excellent discussion leader and asked some great questions. We didn't have the answers to all of the questions but she sure made us think. Thanks to library Trustee Ellen Glaccum for soup, Bob Dargatz for bread, and Nancy Williams for dessert. Ellen also acted as hostess for the evening. We appreciate everyone who made soup, bread, and dessert for our "Bowls and Books" winter discussion series. Let's Talk About It is sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries, The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) and US Bank.
Upcoming book discussion
We will hold our own book discussion on Monday April 26, and will continue with the Bowls and Books theme, providing soup, bread and dessert at 5:30 and the discussion at 6:00. Lisa Muscavage will lead the discussion of the book Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday, an extraordinary and enchanting tale of unexpected heroism and late blooming love: of fly-fishing and the triumph of hope in a cynical world. We have copies available now for check out at the library.
Stanley students visit
The Stanley School students made their monthly visit to the library on March 21. Since steelhead season is going strong the students listened to three tall tales retold and illustrated by Steven Kellogg. We talked about why tall tales might be appropriate during fishing season and had some interesting responses. The students participated in a Read'N'Feed this week, which will be reported on in the column next week.
Stanley Library hours
Library hours are Monday 12-8, Tuesday and Wednesday 12-4, Thursday 12-6, Friday 8-4 and Saturday 12-4. Check out the rest of this website or become a fan of Stanley Community Library on Facebook.
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