Tompkins County Public Library

Friday, July 30, 2010

LIBRARY TO OFFER PRIZES TO FACEBOOK FANS

Facebook members will have a new incentive to “fan” the Tompkins County Public Library beginning next month—regular prize giveaways.

In celebration of the 2010 Community Read of Philip K. Dick’s “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?,” the Library will be promoting a number of contests on its Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/tcplny.

The contests begin July 30 with the “Where are you reading?” challenge. Participants are encouraged to submit a picture of themselves taken in a creative locale while reading a copy of the Community Read. The “fan” who submits the most creative photo before August 12 will win a $50 gift certificate to Buffalo Street Books.

Additional contests will be held regularly through the month of September, so visit the Library’s page often for information. The contests are free and open to TCPL’s Facebook “fans” of all ages.

For more information about the contests or the Community Read, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at (607) 272-4557 extension 248.

The 2010 Community Read has been made possible by the Brooks Family Foundation and Cornell University.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

LIBRARY TO HOST WORKSHOP ON DANGERS OF PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

Tompkins County Public Library and Clean New York will offer a workshop on the hazardous chemicals found in commonly used personal care items, Thursday, July 29 at 6:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room.

Katie Kelly, a professional health educator for Clean New York, will provide an overview of commonly found chemicals, describe their dangers and offer product alternatives and tips for reducing exposure. Participants will learn how to make their own products and are encouraged to bring along an item from their daily care regimen to have its ingredients reviewed.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or cwheeler@tcpl.org.

Clean New York (www.clean-ny.org) is a non-profit organization working to protect people and communities from toxic chemicals. They work with more than 50 organizations throughout New York as part of the JustGreen Partnership (www.just-green.org) to build the movement for environmental health and justice.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

LIBRARY TO HOST MORELAND THE MAGICIAN

Celebrate the magic of summer reading with a fun-filled performance by Moreland the Magician at the Tompkins County Public Library, Wednesday, July 28 at 6:30 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room.

This program is being held in conjunction with the Library’s 2010 Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash, Read!,” which provides children in grades kindergarten through 5 with the opportunity to earn prizes by reading six books throughout the summer. For more information, or to register, visit the Youth Services Department or tcpl.org/kids/programs-summer.php.

The 2010 Summer Reading Program has been made possible by The Helen Thomas Howland Foundation as administered by the Community Foundation of Tompkins County, M&T Bank and a grant from Federal Library Services and Technology Act Funds.

Friday, July 9, 2010

LIBRARY TO HOST EXHIBIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMMUNITY READ

Tompkins County Public Library will host “How To Enjoy the End of Time on $10 a Day,” by Jim Garmhausen, an exhibit inspired by the movie “Blade Runner” and the 2010 Community Read, “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by Philip K. Dick.

A local artist, Garmhausen spent years picking up pieces of rusty metal from roads and driveways. Unsure of his motivation, he continued to fill small boxes and cans with pieces of cars, machine parts, screws, nuts and bolts and flattened bottled caps until earlier this year, when these stored items became the inspiration for his latest works.

“How to Enjoy the End of Time on $10 a Day,” will include eclectic pieces of sculpture crafted from clay, antique medicinal tins and many of the once dusty artifacts collected during Garmhausen’s travels. It will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the Library in July.

Garmhausen will discuss the exhibit during a free reception July 20 at 6:00 PM in the Library’s Thaler/Howell Programming Room.

For more information about this or other Library exhibits, contact Sally Grubb at (607) 272-4557 extension 232. For information about the 2010 Community Read, contact Sarah Glogowski at (607) 272-4557 extension 255 or visit tcpl.org/community-read.php.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

LIBRARY TO HOST MARK EXHIBIT

Tompkins County Public Library has announced the opening of “MARK-up,” the fourth exhibit in the 2010 series, A Year of Art at Your Library.

“MARK-up” is an eclectic exhibit featuring the work of 17 local artists who participated in the 2008 and 2009 MARK programs. Sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts and the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County, MARK is designed to help visual artists develop the professional skills necessary to better market and promote their work. By providing insight into professional traits such as goal setting, organization, networking and presentation, MARK serves as an invaluable tool for artists looking to enhance their business skills.

Many of the artists who participated in the MARK program have remained in contact, sharing ideas, pooling resources, celebrating professional successes and commiserating over professional rejections. “MARK-up” is a result of this continued contact, and is a visually stimulating sampling of the artists’ varied talents and styles of work .

This exhibit will be on display throughout the Library from July 6 through the end of September. A closing reception and panel discussion will be held Thursday, September 23 at 6:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

LIBRARY CLOSED JULY 3-5

In observation of the Independence Day holiday, Tompkins County Public Library will be closed Saturday July 3 through Monday July 5.

The Library will re-open Tuesday, July 6 at 10:00 AM.

For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at (607) 272-4557 extension 248.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

LIBRARY ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY READ

Tompkins County Public Library has announced the selection of Philip K. Dick’s popular science fiction novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” as the 2010 Community Read.

The basis for the 1982 film “Blade Runner,” “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” is Dick’s most famous work and has long been considered a classic in its genre. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where many of earth’s species have been driven to extinction by nuclear war, “Do Androids Dream…” follows Rick Deckard, a sanctioned bounty hunter charged with finding and retiring rogue androids. An action-packed read, the book has also been heralded for posing a wealth of philosophical questions about human origin, religion, technology and love.

Held in conjunction with Cornell University’s New Student Reading Project, the ninth annual Community Read provides an opportunity for area residents to enjoy the shared experience of reading the same book.

“The Read is a wonderful way for Library patrons and the community as a whole to connect with one another and celebrate the common bond of reading,” said Community Read Coordinator Sarah Glogowski.

Copies of the book, including foreign language and audio versions, will be available at the Library beginning July 1. The Library will also host a number of programs in connection with the Read including: a science fiction writing workshop, a presentation by acclaimed Philip K. Dick Blogger David Gill, a community forum, book discussion groups and an art exhibit.

For more information about the Community Read or for a complete list of programs being held in conjunction with the Read, visit
tcpl.org/community-read.php or contact Glogowski at (607) 272-4557 extension 255.

The 2010 Community Read has been made possible by the Brooks Family Foundation through a grant to the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation.