The Community Library

The Community Library Nestled in the rugged mountains of Idaho, The Community Library has cardholders in every state!

The Community Library is a unique non-profit organization providing free library services to the public. We are not tax supported, and there are no fees, fines, or other restrictions on who may take out books. Whether you live in Ketchum or Sun Valley, nearby Hailey or Bellevue, New York, London, or Kathmandu, you are welcome to use the Library.

This week: Learn about Count Schaffgotsche—the man who discovered Sun Valley, chase Cusick's Primrose with David Burchfi...
06/22/2026

This week: Learn about Count Schaffgotsche—the man who discovered Sun Valley, chase Cusick's Primrose with David Burchfield, dig into rocks and gems in Children's, take a bus ride into history, and count down to the final minute of World War II in Europe with author Steven Mayfield. Find out more in this week's Program News in the link below. You'll also find ongoing programs, book recommendations, upcoming highlights, and more. https://conta.cc/4vSlb9v

The Community Library and Wood River Museum will be CLOSED on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. You can always access the ...
06/19/2026

The Community Library and Wood River Museum will be CLOSED on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. You can always access the Library's digital collections FREE 24/7 with your library card (see link below). The Library and the Museum also have digital apps to assist you. NOTE: The Gold Mine Thrift and Consign stores will be OPEN.
https://comlib.org/use-the-library/digital-collections/

The Community Library Association includes The Community Library in Ketchum, The Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, the Wood River Museum of History + Culture, and the Historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House & Preserve.

The Gold Mine stores will be open on Juneteenth! The Library and Museum will be closed, however. More about the Gold Min...
06/19/2026

The Gold Mine stores will be open on Juneteenth! The Library and Museum will be closed, however. More about the Gold Mine stores in the link below. Proceeds from the Gold Mine stores help support books, literacy, and programs at The Community Library. https://comlib.org/gold-mine-stores/

Join us for a conversation with Michael Huey, author of the definitive biography of Count Felix Schaffgotsche, who disco...
06/17/2026

Join us for a conversation with Michael Huey, author of the definitive biography of Count Felix Schaffgotsche, who discovered Sun Valley as the perfect location for a ski resort. While his work with Averell Harriman in the 1930s stands out as his biggest career success, Schaffgotsche's time in Sun Valley nevertheless represents but a short stretch of his own brief existence. More/register here: https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/16564237

The Community Library Association includes The Community Library in Ketchum, The Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, the Wood River Museum of History + Culture, and the Historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House & Preserve.

Here's the news of the week at The Community Library and beyond: We've got dinosaurs in Children's, America in Pursuit (...
06/15/2026

Here's the news of the week at The Community Library and beyond: We've got dinosaurs in Children's, America in Pursuit (of the history of immigration in the Gem State), History unfolding on a bus ride, and closures for the Library and Museum on Friday. Find out more in this week's Program News in the link below. You'll also find book recommendations, upcoming highlights, and more. https://conta.cc/4dYh2Lc

The Community Library Association includes The Community Library in Ketchum, The Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, the Wood River Museum of History + Culture, and the Historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House & Preserve.

We're unearthing dinosaurs in the Children's Library this week with four Summer Reading events. Each week we'll dig up f...
06/14/2026

We're unearthing dinosaurs in the Children's Library this week with four Summer Reading events. Each week we'll dig up fun and interesting ideas about dinosaurs, paleontology, archaeology, rocks, and more! Events include dinosaurs during Story time on Monday, Clay Dinosaurs twice on Tuesday, and Dinosaur Foil art on Thursday. Learn more here: https://comlib.org/use-the-library/children-and-young-adult-library/

The Community Library Association includes The Community Library in Ketchum, The Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, the Wood River Museum of History + Culture, and the Historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House & Preserve.

The Community Library and Wood River Museum will be CLOSED on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. You can always access the ...
06/12/2026

The Community Library and Wood River Museum will be CLOSED on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. You can always access the Library's digital collections FREE 24/7 with your library card (see link below). The Library and the Museum also have digital apps to assist you. NOTE: The Gold Mine Thrift and Consign stores will be OPEN. Access the digital collections here: https://comlib.org/use-the-library/digital-collections/

The Community Library Association includes The Community Library in Ketchum, The Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, the Wood River Museum of History + Culture, and the Historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House & Preserve.

Join us for a community conversation about the history of immigration in the Gem State and how it is reflected in the mo...
06/10/2026

Join us for a community conversation about the history of immigration in the Gem State and how it is reflected in the modern cultural and economic landscape of Idaho. As part of a special series from NPR, America in Pursuit, Boise State Public Radio is pleased to welcome to Idaho NPR’s Ximena Bustillo who will lead a conversation with local leaders whose work informs these sectors. More/register here. https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/16418810

The Community Library Association includes The Community Library in Ketchum, The Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, the Wood River Museum of History + Culture, and the Historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House & Preserve.

Fired at high temperatures and prized for its beauty and strength, porcelain lends itself to practical and decorative ap...
06/10/2026

Fired at high temperatures and prized for its beauty and strength, porcelain lends itself to practical and decorative applications, including tableware. The Gold Mine has many selections, from vintage bone China to figurines and vases.

Proceeds from the Gold Mine stores help support books, literacy, and programs at The Community Library. The Gold Mine Thrift store is located at 331 Walnut Avenue in Ketchum. Open 10am – 6pm Monday – Saturday. More about the Gold Mine Stores here: https://comlib.org/gold-mine-stores/

The Community Library Association includes The Community Library in Ketchum, The Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, the Wood River Museum of History + Culture, and the Historic Ernest and Mary Hemingway House & Preserve.

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415 Spruce Avenue North
Ketchum, ID
83340

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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+12087263493

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