EVENTS CALENDAR: 2023
THIS YEAR WE ARE LOOKING TO JUNE FOR OUR MAIN EVENT! PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OUR 2024 BOOK TITLE AND AUTHOR. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
Community Recipe Exchange and Potluck
Fri 24th Feb, 12 pm to 2 pm
Meridian Library District, Cherry Lane
Bring a family recipe and sample others to celebrate the culinary diversity of our Meridian community.
Meridian Library District, Cherry Lane
Bring a family recipe and sample others to celebrate the culinary diversity of our Meridian community.
Local author memoirs about journeys: Laurel Slyck
Sat 4th March, 1 pm
Ada Community Library, Victory Branch Library
Join local author Laurel Slyck for an interactive reading and author signing for her memoir, Did Anyone Tell You this was Going to be Easy?: a memoir on how running kept me moving through hardship and taught me to find my inner strength.
Ada Community Library, Victory Branch Library
Join local author Laurel Slyck for an interactive reading and author signing for her memoir, Did Anyone Tell You this was Going to be Easy?: a memoir on how running kept me moving through hardship and taught me to find my inner strength.
Refugee Speakers Bureau - Storytelling at BPL
Mon 6th March, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Marion Bingham Room
The Idaho Office for Refugees invites you to an evening of community connection and storytelling.
Idahoans who came to the United States as refugees will share their stories and answer questions about their experiences.
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Marion Bingham Room
The Idaho Office for Refugees invites you to an evening of community connection and storytelling.
Idahoans who came to the United States as refugees will share their stories and answer questions about their experiences.
Fun with food traditions
Tues 7th March, 5 pm to 6 pm
Ada Community Library, Hidden Springs Branch Library
Join us for this all ages event that celebrates food traditions. We will have activities and fun for all.
Ada Community Library, Hidden Springs Branch Library
Join us for this all ages event that celebrates food traditions. We will have activities and fun for all.
Local author memoirs about journeys: Mike Medberry
Tues 7th March, 6:30 pm
Ada Community Library, Victory Branch Library
Join local author, Mike Medberry, for an interactive reading and author signing for his memoir, On the Dark Side of the Moon: a journey toward recovery.
Ada Community Library, Victory Branch Library
Join local author, Mike Medberry, for an interactive reading and author signing for his memoir, On the Dark Side of the Moon: a journey toward recovery.
Pearl House Collective in conversation with madhushree ghosh
Sun 12th March, 7:00 pm
Pearl House Collective will be hosting an Instagram live on 3/08 with Madhushree Ghosh, the author of the TVR’s 2023 book pick, Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family.
Pearl House Collective will be hosting an Instagram live on 3/08 with Madhushree Ghosh, the author of the TVR’s 2023 book pick, Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family.
Second thursday book group
Thurs 9th March, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Eagle Public Library (Virtual)
Eagle Public Library (Virtual)
Food talk with Reshma of the Idaho Office for Refugees
Sat 11th March, 3:00 pm
Treasure Valley Reads event, Join Reshma from the Refugee Speakers Bureau as she talks about the ties and importance of food and culture. Refreshments served.
Treasure Valley Reads event, Join Reshma from the Refugee Speakers Bureau as she talks about the ties and importance of food and culture. Refreshments served.
Preschool storytime and steam
Tues 14th March, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to enjoy a reading of Halal Hot Dogs by Susannah Aziz, music, movement, and play together. Afterwards there will be a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activity.
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to enjoy a reading of Halal Hot Dogs by Susannah Aziz, music, movement, and play together. Afterwards there will be a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activity.
local author memoirs about journeys: Scott Looney;
Wed 15th March, 6 pm to 7 pm
Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch
Join local author, Scott Looney, at this intimate author's reading and signing for his new memoir Finding the Elixir; how spontaneous travel and unexpected friendships helped reset my life
Ada Community Library, Lake Hazel Branch
Join local author, Scott Looney, at this intimate author's reading and signing for his new memoir Finding the Elixir; how spontaneous travel and unexpected friendships helped reset my life
Pre-keynote reception
Fri 17th March, 6pm-7:30 pm
Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N Garrett St, Boise, ID 83714
Join Treasure Valley Reads for an opportunity to meet author Madhushree Ghosh prior to her public presentation. Try foods from local refugee businesses, view locally made art from Artisans for Hope!This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited.
Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6200 N Garrett St, Boise, ID 83714
Join Treasure Valley Reads for an opportunity to meet author Madhushree Ghosh prior to her public presentation. Try foods from local refugee businesses, view locally made art from Artisans for Hope!This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited.
An evening with madhushree Ghosh
Sat 18th March, 7 pm
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Tickets Required
This year, Treasure Valley Reads features Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family. Khabaar is a food memoir and personal narrative that braids the global journeys of South Asian food through immigration, migration, and indenture. Focusing on chefs, home cooks, and food stall owners, the book questions what it means to belong and what does belonging in a new place look like in the foods carried over from the old country? These questions are integral to the author’s own immigrant journey to America as a daughter of Indian refugees ; as a woman of color in science; as a woman who left an abusive marriage; and as a woman who keeps her parents’ memory alive through her Bengali food. -University of Iowa Press.
We encourage everyone in the community to come together, read, and discuss the themes of the book. Treasure Valley Reads 2023 will continue to bring us together by building a community of readers.
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Tickets Required
This year, Treasure Valley Reads features Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family. Khabaar is a food memoir and personal narrative that braids the global journeys of South Asian food through immigration, migration, and indenture. Focusing on chefs, home cooks, and food stall owners, the book questions what it means to belong and what does belonging in a new place look like in the foods carried over from the old country? These questions are integral to the author’s own immigrant journey to America as a daughter of Indian refugees ; as a woman of color in science; as a woman who left an abusive marriage; and as a woman who keeps her parents’ memory alive through her Bengali food. -University of Iowa Press.
We encourage everyone in the community to come together, read, and discuss the themes of the book. Treasure Valley Reads 2023 will continue to bring us together by building a community of readers.
One Refugee Culinary/Art Open House and Art Viewing
Mon 20th March from 5:00pm to 7:00pm @ One Refugee, 3085 N. Cole Rd., Suite 201
Sample students' favorite, ethnic foods while sharing memories of family, culture, and where their journeys began. Enjoy artwork while connecting with students and staff through a warm, unifying exchange.
21-23st March from 10:00am-3:00pm @ One Refugee, 3085 N. Cole Rd., Suite 201
Drop by and view scholars’ artwork while engaging with their unique, personal journeys showcasing their strong, vibrant presence in the Boise community.
Sample students' favorite, ethnic foods while sharing memories of family, culture, and where their journeys began. Enjoy artwork while connecting with students and staff through a warm, unifying exchange.
21-23st March from 10:00am-3:00pm @ One Refugee, 3085 N. Cole Rd., Suite 201
Drop by and view scholars’ artwork while engaging with their unique, personal journeys showcasing their strong, vibrant presence in the Boise community.
treasure valley reads book and food club
Wed 22nd March,
Garden City Public Library
Questioning and learning about food through immigration and migration is integral to the author’s own immigrant journey to America as a daughter of Indian refugees who keeps her parents’ memory alive through her Bengali food. Together we will discuss Khabaar and taste Indian food, from Madhuban restaurant, that is shared in the book. Bring in a printed family recipe to share! Registration encouraged, call (208)-472-2942 to register.
Garden City Public Library
Questioning and learning about food through immigration and migration is integral to the author’s own immigrant journey to America as a daughter of Indian refugees who keeps her parents’ memory alive through her Bengali food. Together we will discuss Khabaar and taste Indian food, from Madhuban restaurant, that is shared in the book. Bring in a printed family recipe to share! Registration encouraged, call (208)-472-2942 to register.
school age fun for homeschooling families
Thurs 23rd March, 2 pm - 3 pm
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program connected to Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh.
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program connected to Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh.
SChool Age Fun
Thurs 23rd March, 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program connected to Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh.
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program connected to Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh.
Treasure Valley Reads book discussion
Thurs 23rd March, 6:30 pm to 7:45
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Please join us for a book discussion on this year's book pick for Treasure Valley Reads
Boise Public Library, Main Library, Hayes Auditorium
Please join us for a book discussion on this year's book pick for Treasure Valley Reads
Adult Book Club
Tue 26th March, 6 pm
Ada Community Library, Hidden Springs Branch Library
Ada Community Library, Hidden Springs Branch Library
