Kids' Events
Free and Open to All

The Summer Program ends August 9th, but there is still fun to be had in the Children's Library:

• Arts & Crafts - Monday, August 5 - 10:00 am
  Place: Children's Room at the Library

• Puppet Shows - Tuesday, August 6 - 4:00 pm
  "I Crocodile" and "Big Bad Wolf is Good"
  by The Shining Stars
  Place: Children's Room at the Library

• Native American Stories by Gene "Cetan Luta" Davenport
  Story Hour - Wednesday, August 7 - 10:00 am
  Place: Children's Room at the Library

• Paver Brick Raffle - Free entry with every visit to Library
  Get your name on a paver brick in the entrance to the Children's Room
  For infants through high school ages - drawing August 6 - 4:00 pm

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Moses Alexander:
Idaho's (and America's) First Jewish Governor
Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 pm

Idahoans made headlines when, in 1914, they elected Moses Alexander to be the first Jewish governor in the United States. Two authorities on Governor Alexander will team up to present slides and a lecture illuminating this historical period.

Dr. David Crowder, author of six books and authority on Idaho's eleventh governor, will present Moses Alexander, Idaho's Prohibition and WWI Governor.

Dylan McDonald, a graduate student at Boise State University currently working on a project to preserve the papers of Gov. Alexander, will present Jewish Reactions to the Election of Moses Alexander.

This program is supported by the Idaho Humanities Council and Boise Cascade Corp.

• Moses Alexander Information about Gov. Alexander from the Idaho State Historical Society (Note: article is a PDF document requiring free Adobe Acrobat Reader software).
• Alexander Events Flyer Flyer from the Idaho State Historical Society listing this and other Idaho events related to Gov. Alexander.

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Tour of Homes 2002
The Community Library Association
Saturday, August 10, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Complimentary Tea:  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Library

The Community Library Association is proud to present the 24th Tour of Homes, a showcase of architecturally distinctive and uniquely landscaped homes in the Sun Valley area.

The owners of these showcased homes have generously opened their homes for the day to help The Community Library, a nonprofit organization,  provide free library services to the public. The Library receives no tax money and is funded by events such as the Tour of Homes, proceeds from the Gold Mine Thrift Shop, and donations both large and small.

Your ticket to the Tour of Homes provides an opportunity to tour some of the most beautiful private homes in the area while supporting free public library services. Please join in supporting this wonderful resource!

Related Links:

• 2002 Tour of Homes Ticket  and parking information, slide show, and further details.
• The Unique Community Library The origins of The Community Library and why it is unique.

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"The Great Books" Book Club
The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle
Tuesday, August 13, 7:00 PM

This month's discussion focuses on the book some feel provide much of the basis for the behaviors we admire today. Aristotle, however, pursued the questions of whether these behaviors might not be intrinsically practical, rather than simply "moral" or "right."

Bookclub discussions are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM and are open to all.

• Nicomachean Ethics Full text of W.D. Ross's translation from Columbia University.
• The Logos According to Aristotle A perspective on using ordinary speech to understand Aristotle by Joe Sachs, a tutor at St. John's College.
• Giving Blood: the Development of Generosity Could Aristotle's reasonings on the bases of ethical behaviors explain the seemingly altruistic act of donating blood?

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Fall Opening!
at the Gold Mine Thrift Shop
Tuesday, August 27, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fall merchandise is going on sale at the Gold Mine Thrift Shop. Check out big saving on back to school clothes, sports equipment, household goods, and more!

Shop early for the best selection, and remember, all proceeds from the Gold Mine support free library services at The Community Library, so shop the Gold Mine and support the library!

Related Links:

• The Gold Mine Thrift Shop Hours, address, and location with map.
• History of the Gold Mine and the Community Library Proceeds from the Gold Mine help fund library services. How did this come about?

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