Bringing people together

When we learn and explore together, we discover new ideas, create connections, and build pathways that strengthen community. Rooted in a culture of inclusiveness, the library offers programs that reach people of all ages and interests, bringing us together around the stories, conversations, and traditions we love. With your support, the library continues to be a gathering place where curiosity meets connection.

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Community

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Alta Book Swap

At the Alta Book Swap, neighbors gather to exchange books, share recommendations, and celebrate reading together. This event highlights the power of stories to connect people and strengthen community ties. Donors help sustain this beloved tradition that celebrates books and belonging.

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Author Talks at the Library

From debut writers to award-winning voices, Author Talks bring the literary world to our community. These events create space for inspiration, conversation, and the discovery of new perspectives. Your gift ensures the library can continue hosting these memorable events for readers and writers of all ages.

Book Clubs

Library-led book clubs invite readers of all backgrounds to come together in lively conversation around shared stories. These groups deepen understanding, build friendships, and strengthen connections across the community. Donor support makes it possible for the library to continue offering inclusive spaces for discovery and discourse.

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Brainstorm Speaker Series

The Brainstorm Speaker Series brings nationally recognized voices to Jackson, offering free talks that explore timely and complex issues shaping our world. In partnership with Center for the Arts and Jackson Hole News&Guide, the Library provides this incredible opportunity for critical thinking and open dialogue. Thanks to donors, this series remains a free gift for our community to learn new ideas, engage in meaningful conversation and pursue informed action.

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Children’s Day

Each spring, the library celebrates Día del Niño/ Children’s Day with music, dance, and crafts that honor Hispanic culture and traditions. This joyful event brings families together for entertainment and hands-on activities that celebrate childhood and community. Thanks to your support, the library can host inclusive celebrations that reflect and honor our diverse community.

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Hispanic Heritage Programs & Día de los Muertos Celebration

Each fall, the library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural programs that honor and share Hispanic traditions, history, and contributions. The Día de los Muertos Celebration invites families to honor and remember loved ones through traditional crafts, music, and storytelling. These events foster understanding, celebrate cultural traditions, and bring people together in a more inclusive, welcoming space. With your support, these celebrations honoring diversity and belonging will continue to thrive and grow year after year.

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Library on the Go Outreach Van

The Library on the Go van brings books, activities, and library services directly into neighborhoods and community spaces across Teton County. By reaching people in all corners of our community, this program ensures that access to learning and connection is truly for everyone. Your generosity fuels this outreach, helping the library meet people where they are.

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Page to the Podium

Page to the Podium brings nationally recognized and award-winning authors to our community. This beloved event features poets, novelists, memoirists, and other great writers who illuminate literature, foster dialogue, ignite inspiration, and connect our community with a wider world of ideas. Your contribution makes it possible for the library to host thought-provoking literary experiences open to all.

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