Teton County Library

01/07/2026

Getting excited for Monday's Brainstorm presentation on sports and geopolitics with video journalist Sam Ellis!

The year 2026 is shaping up to be a crazy year for international sports. There are the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, of course, followed by the Paralympics. The FIFA

01/06/2026

TECH TUESDAY TIP: Some Cool PS5 Hacks

Quickly switch apps: Double-tap the PS button to instantly switch between your current game and the last app you were using, such as the web browser.

Automatic power sync: Go to Settings > System > HDMI and enable HDMI Device Link to sync your PS5 with your TV. This will automatically turn your TV on when you start the PS5 and turn it off when you shut it down.

Set up Remote Play: Use Remote Play to stream games to a smartphone, PC, or Mac, which is useful when the main TV is in use.

Turn off mic automatically: Find the option to set your microphone to automatically mute on startup to prevent accidental audio from being broadcast.

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12/31/2025

What was your favorite book you read this year? These are the most popular physical books that circulated, though many were also popular as digital and audio books. Thank you for visiting, for checking out materials, for talking books with us--2025 was a great year for reading!

12/30/2025

Happy New Year! We'll close early WED, DEC 31 (5 PM), be closed all day on THUR, JAN 1, and open for regular hours on FRI, JAN 2. See you in 2026!

12/24/2025

Enjoy your holiday! We will open for regular hours on SAT, DEC 27, hope to see you soon!

12/16/2025

Today we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of British author Jane Austen, known for her sparkling wit and stories of the manners and mores of her time. Though she published only six novels, they have endured to inspire spinoffs, adaptations, and satire on page and screen. A search of our catalog with "Jane Austen" as the keyword yields 1,853 results: https://ow.ly/Ra0b50XKF4w
Pour yourself a cup of tea and reopen your favorite title or experience Jane for the first time!
“For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours and laugh at them in our turn?”
- Pride and Prejudice, 1813

12/16/2025

TECH TUESDAY TIP: Using Slash Commands in Microsoft Teams

One of the best MS Teams "hacks" is using slash commands in the search bar, which allow you to perform common tasks and navigate quickly without clicking through menus.

Go to a specific team or channel: Type "/goto" followed by the name of the team or channel.

Access your saved items: Type "/saved" to instantly bring up all the messages you have bookmarked.

Quickly view your recent files: Type "/files" to see a list of your most recent documents.

Check your availability: Type "/available" or "/busy" to quickly update your status.

See all available commands: Type "/" into the search bar for a full list of options.

12/12/2025

Take this as a sign you should join us for our next Cabin Fever Story Slam, TUE, DEC 16, 7 PM at the Virginian Lodge. Tell a 5-minute, true, personal story that factors in the theme "signs," and you may win a prize! Or simply participate as an audience member. Emceed by fan favorite Jeff Moran.

12/10/2025

It's that most wonderful day of the year! Our annual free cookie decorating extravaganza is SAT, DEC 13, 11 AM-1 PM. Visit our ginormous fixings table, and start creating! Crafts, too.
Also that day, the TCL Foundation & Friends Very Merry Book Sale takes place in the lobby, 11 AM-2 PM, with the best deals in town on new & gently used books, media, and a few puzzles & games. Free gift wrap with purchase!

12/09/2025

TECH TUESDAY TIP: How to disable Google Gemini from reading your emails...

1. Open Gmail settings: Log in to your Gmail account on a desktop browser, click the gear icon in the top right, and select See all settings.

2. Find smart features: In the General tab, scroll down to the "Google Workspace smart features" section.

3. Manage smart feature settings: Click the Manage Workspace smart feature settings button to open the controls.

4. Turn off smart features: Toggle off the "Smart features in Google Workspace" option.

5. Save your changes: Click Save at the bottom of the page to apply the changes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Disabling the general "smart features" setting that controls Gemini features also removes the Promotion and Social filters or tabs.

12/03/2025

If you're thinking of giving books as gifts this holiday season, we've got you! Teton County Library Foundation & Friends has released the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, with new books divided into categories like The Living Earth, Laugh Out Loud, Tales Amongst Time, Worlds to Wander, and more. Recommendations for Junior Bookworms, too! Check it out: https://ow.ly/el1a50XBA9P