Below is a list of events associated with 2017 Read Me Treasure Valley. Programming made possible by funding from the Idaho Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Events are free and open to the public.
Throughout February Garden City Public Library will be accepting submissions of original fiction, memoirs, reflections, poetry, photography, artwork, etc. to be included in a book compilation expressing what the Boise River means to us. This book will be used by Valley river advocacy groups to help those with influence see how important the Boise River is to the people in our community. There will be a prize for the best submission!
Read Me Kick-off
Thursday, 11:00 a.m., February 9, Esther Simplot Park, 614 N Whitewater Park Blvd., Boise
Join fellow readers as we officially kick off this year’s read, David James Duncan’s thought provoking novel, The River Why. Learn about the new park, and why healthy rivers are vital from Boise Council Member T.J. Thomson, Greg Stahl and “Lonesome Larry” from Idaho Rivers United, and Tom Old of Boise Valley Fly Fishers.
Explore Your Watershed
What is a Watershed? We all live in the Boise River Watershed and can all do our part to protect the Boise River. Learn how you can prevent pollution from entering the Boise River and how your daily activities can either help or harm the river. Create a fun art project and leave with some helpful tips for protecting our watershed. Brought to you by the Boise WaterShed Education Center.
Thursday, 4:00 p.m., February 9, Boise Public Main Library Marion Bingham Room, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., February 21, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br., 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., February 23, Boise Public Main Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Wonderful Water Cycle
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., February 15, Boise Public Main Library Marion Bingham Rm., 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Discover how water moves around the world as we cook up the water cycle and introduce processes. Play a game called “The Incredible Journey” to simulate a water drop traveling to oceans, lakes, clouds and more! Dance to “The Water Cycle Boogie” to show our enthusiasm for water. Brought to you by the Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center.
A Little Dam Problem – Jim Jones
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., February 16, Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. 8th St., Boise
Jim Jones, retired Idaho Supreme Court Justice, discusses his recently released book A Little Dam Problem. Insight into the story of the Swan Falls conflict regarding water rights and control over the Snake River.
Preserving Our Boise River
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., February 22, Garden City Public Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City
Meet people from local organizations, including the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the Boise River Enhancement Network, and Idaho Rivers United, and learn the easy things you can do today to preserve the Boise River!
The Tiny Things That Run a River
Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., February 28, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
David Hopper, Ph.D., a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Boise, will talk about the aquatic invertebrates that inspire fly tying design, and how they help shape the river in which they live.
Fly Tying
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., March 1, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Br., 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
A fly tying class is part of the Adults Night Out series. Learn basic fly tying techniques and leave with your own hand tied flies. Please call to register 277-6700.
Wild Idaho – Fishing Spots
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., March 1, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Fishing and hunting feature writer Tom Claycomb has traveled all over working for a variety of publications including Ammoland and Bass Pro 1Source. In this installment of the Wild Idaho series Tom will provide the inside scoop on some of the best local fishing spots in and around the Treasure Valley.
The Wilderness: Why?
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., March 2, Idaho Outdoor Association
Author and Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker examines the place of wildness and spirituality in literature, in the human experience and in his own life. Barker's books include "The Fly Fisher's Guide to Idaho" and "Scorched Earth: How the Fires of Yellowstone Changed America."
Mastering the Art of Fly Fishing: A Life-Time Learning Experience
Saturday, 11:00 a.m., March 4, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br. 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr. Boise
With over thirty years of fly tying experience, Gary Green, a member of Boise Valley Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited, will share his perspectives on fly tying through a discussion and demonstration. Gary has tied flies for trout, bass, carp, steelhead, and salmon.
Ides of March Celebration
Saturday, 1-4:00 p.m., March 4, The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
What’s your book club reading next year? What about your sister’s friend’s book club? All readers are invited to this annual celebration of book clubs featuring a discussion on the value of reading in community and suggestions for some great reads in the upcoming year. A pamphlet of 2017 reading lists from Treasure Valley book clubs will be available. Offered in support of The Cabin’s mission to inspire and celebrate a love of reading, writing, and discourse in our community, and in the spirit of Read Me Treasure Valley’s community read project.
Fly Fishing, Friendship & Fun!
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., March 9, Ada Community Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Hear from Patti Bantam and Judy Tallada of the Women Fly Fishers of Idaho how they got into the sport and how the club works to increase knowledge, experience, and pleasure among others in the sport of fly fishing.
Why Wilderness Matters
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., March 16, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
Idaho is home to some of the most rugged and remote wildlands in the U.S. Brad Brooks, Idaho Deputy Regional Director of the Wilderness Society, extols the virtues of wilderness and how vital it is to protect our wildlands.
STEM after school - Fish
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., March 21, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br., 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
Explore the world of fish with hands on activities focusing on defining characteristics of fish, habitat needs, and the art of fish printing (Gyotaku). See preserved samples of local fish, a fish skeleton, rubber fish for fish printing, coloring activities, and songs. Presented by Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
A Century of Conservation
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., March 23, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell
Robert Sobba, former chief of police of Caldwell, thirty-six year law enforcement veteran within the Treasure Valley, and author of “A Century of Conservation: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge 1909-2009” will present an overview of initiatives that had great impact on our area.
The Whys of the Boise River’s Fishes
Saturday, 1:00 p.m., March 25, Ada Community Library Star Branch, 10706 W. State St. Star
Joe Kozfkay, naturalist with Idaho Fish and Game, presents a family program on river ecology in our area. Participants are then invited to meet him at the River Walk to view what was covered.
Literature and the Environment
Saturday, 1:30 p.m., April 1, Boise Public Main Library, Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Weaving together ecology and aesthetics, Scott Knickerbocker, PhD, Associate Professor of English and Environmental Studies at the College of Idaho, will explore how Henry David Thoreau, Edward Abbey, Gary Snyder and other authors prod us to consider our own experience of nature and how literary insights on “the wild” shed light on current discussion and debate about wilderness.
Trout Grass
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., April 4, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
View an award winning film by Ed George and Andy Royer that follows the 10,000 mile journey turning bamboo into super-conductive split-cane fly rod and then, out onto a river.
Lego/Builders Club - Water
Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., April 5, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br., 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
Youth will come together and participate in a challenge to build something that lives in the water. A time of sharing what was made will conclude the program.
DamNation
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., April 6, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell
The author is featured in this powerful film odyssey that explores the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to growing awareness that our own future is bound to the health of our rivers.
River Why Not: The Inevitable Boise River
Friday, 6:30 p.m., April 7, Boise State at the Grove, 101 S Capitol Blvd., Boise
Todd Shallat, Ph.D., three-time winner of the Idaho book award and the author of more than a dozen books concerning the cities and the environment, will share insights about our wonderful Boise River.
Eagle Hatchery: Snake River Sockeye Salmon Captive Broodstock Program
Saturday, 2:00 p.m., April 8, Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle
Meet staff of the Eagle Fish Hatchery as they provide a review of the Eagle Hatchery Sockeye Captive
Broodstock Program.
Gyotaku – fish printing:
Children and families are invited to learn about the Japanese art of Gyotaku and make a print to take home.
Monday, 4:30 p.m., April 10, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Br., 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., April 11, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd. Boise
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., April 12, Library @ Collister! 4724 W State St., Boise
Thursday, 4:00 p.m., April 13, Boise Public Main Library, Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Saturday, 2:00 p.m., April 15, Library! @Cole and Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Rd. Boise
Fishing for the Good Life: Conservation, Meaning, and Relations in The River Why
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., April 13, Library! @ Cole and Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Rd. Boise
Gregory McElwain, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the College of Idaho explores the philosophical themes in David James Duncan's The River Why, including its perspectives on conservation, social relations, spirituality, and the search for meaning in the fullest human life. These and other questions raised in the novel are put into conversation with classical positions on the good life.
Songs of Early Idaho Waterways
Friday, 6:00 p.m., April 14, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
Experience Idaho's water heritage through song. Singer/Songwriter Gary Eller of Nampa, Idaho will share a musical presentation of historic Idaho Waterway songs.
Salmon: Running the Gauntlet
Monday, 6:30 p.m., April 17, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
This documentary, from PBS Nature, illustrates how human behavior has created unnatural circumstances in the life cycle of salmon.
Your Water Footprint
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., April 19, Boise Public Main Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Ever wondered how much water you use daily? How do you compare to others? Find out in an interactive class by the Boise WaterShed Education Center and SUEZ that explores the world’s fresh water availability and water use, introduces the term ‘water footprint’ and amazes you with the water footprint of common items. Learn about your water use and what you can do to reduce your water footprint!
An Evening with David James Duncan
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., May 4, JUMP Jack’s Urban meeting Place, Pioneer Rm., 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise
Featured author, David James Duncan, father, renowned fly fisher, and practitioner of what he calls “direct, small-scale compassion-activism,” will tell about some river adventures, writings, fish stories, friendships, conservation victories, great films, and "one lousy Hollywood movie” inspired in whole or in part by The River Why.
The River Why Book Discussions:
Join a lively book discussion of David James Duncan’s entertaining and thought provoking novel.
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., February 9, Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle
Saturday, 10:00 a.m., February 11, Ada Community Library Star Branch, 10706 W. State St., Star
Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., March 14, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., March 15, Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m., April 18, Hidden Springs Library/Dry Creek Mercantile, 5892 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
River Storytimes:
While the featured title and youth companion books are for students and adults, preschoolers can get in on some Read Me fun with a river-themed storytime.
Thursday, 10:00 a.m., February 16, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Thursday, 2:30 p.m., February 16, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., February 21, Ada Community Library Star Branch, 10706 W. State St., Star
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., February 22, Garden City Public Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., February 28, Library! at Cole & Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Rd. Boise
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., March 1, Library @ Collister! 4724 W State St., Boise
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., March 2, Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., March 7, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., March 8, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell
Monday, 10:30 a.m., March 13, Ada Community Library Star Branch, 10706 W. State St., Star
Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., March 14, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br., 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., March 15, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., March 15, Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., March 15, Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa (possibly with movie)
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., March 16, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Thursday, 2:30 p.m., March 16, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Friday, 10:15 a.m., March 17, Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa
Monday, 10:30 a.m., April 3, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., April 4, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., April 6, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Saturday, 11:00 a.m., April 8, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Monday, 10:30 a.m., March 20, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Monday, 7:00 p.m., March 20, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., March 22, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., March 23, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Saturday, 10:30 a.m., March 25, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Throughout February Garden City Public Library will be accepting submissions of original fiction, memoirs, reflections, poetry, photography, artwork, etc. to be included in a book compilation expressing what the Boise River means to us. This book will be used by Valley river advocacy groups to help those with influence see how important the Boise River is to the people in our community. There will be a prize for the best submission!
Read Me Kick-off
Thursday, 11:00 a.m., February 9, Esther Simplot Park, 614 N Whitewater Park Blvd., Boise
Join fellow readers as we officially kick off this year’s read, David James Duncan’s thought provoking novel, The River Why. Learn about the new park, and why healthy rivers are vital from Boise Council Member T.J. Thomson, Greg Stahl and “Lonesome Larry” from Idaho Rivers United, and Tom Old of Boise Valley Fly Fishers.
Explore Your Watershed
What is a Watershed? We all live in the Boise River Watershed and can all do our part to protect the Boise River. Learn how you can prevent pollution from entering the Boise River and how your daily activities can either help or harm the river. Create a fun art project and leave with some helpful tips for protecting our watershed. Brought to you by the Boise WaterShed Education Center.
Thursday, 4:00 p.m., February 9, Boise Public Main Library Marion Bingham Room, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., February 21, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br., 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., February 23, Boise Public Main Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Wonderful Water Cycle
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., February 15, Boise Public Main Library Marion Bingham Rm., 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Discover how water moves around the world as we cook up the water cycle and introduce processes. Play a game called “The Incredible Journey” to simulate a water drop traveling to oceans, lakes, clouds and more! Dance to “The Water Cycle Boogie” to show our enthusiasm for water. Brought to you by the Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center.
A Little Dam Problem – Jim Jones
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., February 16, Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. 8th St., Boise
Jim Jones, retired Idaho Supreme Court Justice, discusses his recently released book A Little Dam Problem. Insight into the story of the Swan Falls conflict regarding water rights and control over the Snake River.
Preserving Our Boise River
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., February 22, Garden City Public Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City
Meet people from local organizations, including the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the Boise River Enhancement Network, and Idaho Rivers United, and learn the easy things you can do today to preserve the Boise River!
The Tiny Things That Run a River
Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., February 28, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
David Hopper, Ph.D., a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Boise, will talk about the aquatic invertebrates that inspire fly tying design, and how they help shape the river in which they live.
Fly Tying
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., March 1, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Br., 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
A fly tying class is part of the Adults Night Out series. Learn basic fly tying techniques and leave with your own hand tied flies. Please call to register 277-6700.
Wild Idaho – Fishing Spots
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., March 1, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Fishing and hunting feature writer Tom Claycomb has traveled all over working for a variety of publications including Ammoland and Bass Pro 1Source. In this installment of the Wild Idaho series Tom will provide the inside scoop on some of the best local fishing spots in and around the Treasure Valley.
The Wilderness: Why?
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., March 2, Idaho Outdoor Association
Author and Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker examines the place of wildness and spirituality in literature, in the human experience and in his own life. Barker's books include "The Fly Fisher's Guide to Idaho" and "Scorched Earth: How the Fires of Yellowstone Changed America."
Mastering the Art of Fly Fishing: A Life-Time Learning Experience
Saturday, 11:00 a.m., March 4, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br. 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr. Boise
With over thirty years of fly tying experience, Gary Green, a member of Boise Valley Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited, will share his perspectives on fly tying through a discussion and demonstration. Gary has tied flies for trout, bass, carp, steelhead, and salmon.
Ides of March Celebration
Saturday, 1-4:00 p.m., March 4, The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
What’s your book club reading next year? What about your sister’s friend’s book club? All readers are invited to this annual celebration of book clubs featuring a discussion on the value of reading in community and suggestions for some great reads in the upcoming year. A pamphlet of 2017 reading lists from Treasure Valley book clubs will be available. Offered in support of The Cabin’s mission to inspire and celebrate a love of reading, writing, and discourse in our community, and in the spirit of Read Me Treasure Valley’s community read project.
Fly Fishing, Friendship & Fun!
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., March 9, Ada Community Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Hear from Patti Bantam and Judy Tallada of the Women Fly Fishers of Idaho how they got into the sport and how the club works to increase knowledge, experience, and pleasure among others in the sport of fly fishing.
Why Wilderness Matters
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., March 16, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
Idaho is home to some of the most rugged and remote wildlands in the U.S. Brad Brooks, Idaho Deputy Regional Director of the Wilderness Society, extols the virtues of wilderness and how vital it is to protect our wildlands.
STEM after school - Fish
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., March 21, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br., 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
Explore the world of fish with hands on activities focusing on defining characteristics of fish, habitat needs, and the art of fish printing (Gyotaku). See preserved samples of local fish, a fish skeleton, rubber fish for fish printing, coloring activities, and songs. Presented by Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
A Century of Conservation
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., March 23, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell
Robert Sobba, former chief of police of Caldwell, thirty-six year law enforcement veteran within the Treasure Valley, and author of “A Century of Conservation: Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge 1909-2009” will present an overview of initiatives that had great impact on our area.
The Whys of the Boise River’s Fishes
Saturday, 1:00 p.m., March 25, Ada Community Library Star Branch, 10706 W. State St. Star
Joe Kozfkay, naturalist with Idaho Fish and Game, presents a family program on river ecology in our area. Participants are then invited to meet him at the River Walk to view what was covered.
Literature and the Environment
Saturday, 1:30 p.m., April 1, Boise Public Main Library, Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Weaving together ecology and aesthetics, Scott Knickerbocker, PhD, Associate Professor of English and Environmental Studies at the College of Idaho, will explore how Henry David Thoreau, Edward Abbey, Gary Snyder and other authors prod us to consider our own experience of nature and how literary insights on “the wild” shed light on current discussion and debate about wilderness.
Trout Grass
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., April 4, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
View an award winning film by Ed George and Andy Royer that follows the 10,000 mile journey turning bamboo into super-conductive split-cane fly rod and then, out onto a river.
Lego/Builders Club - Water
Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., April 5, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br., 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
Youth will come together and participate in a challenge to build something that lives in the water. A time of sharing what was made will conclude the program.
DamNation
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., April 6, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell
The author is featured in this powerful film odyssey that explores the sea change in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to growing awareness that our own future is bound to the health of our rivers.
River Why Not: The Inevitable Boise River
Friday, 6:30 p.m., April 7, Boise State at the Grove, 101 S Capitol Blvd., Boise
Todd Shallat, Ph.D., three-time winner of the Idaho book award and the author of more than a dozen books concerning the cities and the environment, will share insights about our wonderful Boise River.
Eagle Hatchery: Snake River Sockeye Salmon Captive Broodstock Program
Saturday, 2:00 p.m., April 8, Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle
Meet staff of the Eagle Fish Hatchery as they provide a review of the Eagle Hatchery Sockeye Captive
Broodstock Program.
Gyotaku – fish printing:
Children and families are invited to learn about the Japanese art of Gyotaku and make a print to take home.
Monday, 4:30 p.m., April 10, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Br., 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Tuesday, 4:00 p.m., April 11, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd. Boise
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., April 12, Library @ Collister! 4724 W State St., Boise
Thursday, 4:00 p.m., April 13, Boise Public Main Library, Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Saturday, 2:00 p.m., April 15, Library! @Cole and Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Rd. Boise
Fishing for the Good Life: Conservation, Meaning, and Relations in The River Why
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., April 13, Library! @ Cole and Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Rd. Boise
Gregory McElwain, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the College of Idaho explores the philosophical themes in David James Duncan's The River Why, including its perspectives on conservation, social relations, spirituality, and the search for meaning in the fullest human life. These and other questions raised in the novel are put into conversation with classical positions on the good life.
Songs of Early Idaho Waterways
Friday, 6:00 p.m., April 14, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
Experience Idaho's water heritage through song. Singer/Songwriter Gary Eller of Nampa, Idaho will share a musical presentation of historic Idaho Waterway songs.
Salmon: Running the Gauntlet
Monday, 6:30 p.m., April 17, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
This documentary, from PBS Nature, illustrates how human behavior has created unnatural circumstances in the life cycle of salmon.
Your Water Footprint
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., April 19, Boise Public Main Library Hayes Auditorium, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Ever wondered how much water you use daily? How do you compare to others? Find out in an interactive class by the Boise WaterShed Education Center and SUEZ that explores the world’s fresh water availability and water use, introduces the term ‘water footprint’ and amazes you with the water footprint of common items. Learn about your water use and what you can do to reduce your water footprint!
An Evening with David James Duncan
Thursday, 7:00 p.m., May 4, JUMP Jack’s Urban meeting Place, Pioneer Rm., 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise
Featured author, David James Duncan, father, renowned fly fisher, and practitioner of what he calls “direct, small-scale compassion-activism,” will tell about some river adventures, writings, fish stories, friendships, conservation victories, great films, and "one lousy Hollywood movie” inspired in whole or in part by The River Why.
The River Why Book Discussions:
Join a lively book discussion of David James Duncan’s entertaining and thought provoking novel.
Thursday, 6:30 p.m., February 9, Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle
Saturday, 10:00 a.m., February 11, Ada Community Library Star Branch, 10706 W. State St., Star
Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., March 14, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., March 15, Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m., April 18, Hidden Springs Library/Dry Creek Mercantile, 5892 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
River Storytimes:
While the featured title and youth companion books are for students and adults, preschoolers can get in on some Read Me fun with a river-themed storytime.
Thursday, 10:00 a.m., February 16, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Thursday, 2:30 p.m., February 16, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., February 21, Ada Community Library Star Branch, 10706 W. State St., Star
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., February 22, Garden City Public Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m., February 28, Library! at Cole & Ustick, 7557 W. Ustick Rd. Boise
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., March 1, Library @ Collister! 4724 W State St., Boise
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., March 2, Eagle Public Library, 100 N. Stierman Way, Eagle
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., March 7, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., March 8, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell
Monday, 10:30 a.m., March 13, Ada Community Library Star Branch, 10706 W. State St., Star
Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., March 14, Ada Community Library Hidden Springs Br., 5868 W. Hidden Springs Dr., Boise
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., March 15, Ada Community Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd., Boise
Wednesday, 10:15 a.m., March 15, Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., March 15, Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa (possibly with movie)
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., March 16, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Thursday, 2:30 p.m., March 16, Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Ln., Meridian
Friday, 10:15 a.m., March 17, Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa
Monday, 10:30 a.m., April 3, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., April 4, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., April 6, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Saturday, 11:00 a.m., April 8, Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise
Monday, 10:30 a.m., March 20, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Monday, 7:00 p.m., March 20, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., March 22, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Thursday, 10:30 a.m., March 23, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
Saturday, 10:30 a.m., March 25, Boise Public Main Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
