Tompkins County Public Library

Friday, July 12, 2013

Library to Host Animal Program

Tompkins County Public Library and Cayuga Nature Center will present “Amazing Animals,” an opportunity for children to learn about and view burrowing animals, July 12 at 2 p.m. in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room—East.
 
Children ages five and up will be treated to lessons and up-close access to the animals during this free event.  The program is being held in conjunction with “Dig Into Reading,” the Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program.

“Amazing Animals” requires advance registration.  To register, or for more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275.

“Dig into Reading” has been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation with support from a grant from the Harmon Foundation, the Gannett Foundation, the Bradford Youth Endowment, the Elmira Savings Bank, and a grant from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act Funds.

 

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Library to Host Serling for Reading and Signing

Tompkins County Public Library will host Anne Serling for a reading and signing of her acclaimed memoir, “As I Knew Him:  My Dad, Rod Serling,” July 10 at 6 p.m. in the BorgWarner Community Room.

To television fans, Rod Serling was a visionary.  As creator, screenwriter, producer and narrator of “The Twilight Zone,” Serling earned praise for using  fantasy to address social issues like racism, nuclear war and mass hysteria—themes routinely censored from dramatic television. At home, however, Serling was a playmate, confidante and adoring father to his children, Jodi and Anne.

“As I Knew Him,” beautifully chronicles the behind-the-scenes life of one of the most renowned names in television history. From family nicknames to eloquently written letters, candid snapshots to memories of laughter, strength, war and family, “As I Knew Him,” offers an intimate look at the father behind the fame and proves that there is more than one gifted writer in the Serling family. 

Before pursuing a full-time writing career, Anne Serling served as an early childhood educator.  She is currently working on a novel, “Aftershocks.”  She serves on the board of directors of the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation and is involved with Binghamton School of the Arts “Fifth Dimension” program.

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

Monday, July 8, 2013

Library to Host Lego Program

Elementary-aged children can build more than a lifelong love of reading at Tompkins County Public Library this summer!

Children in grades kindergarten through five are invited to attend “Legos in the Library,” a weekly, free-build program, Mondays from July 8 through August 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. 

Being held in conjunction with “Dig Into Reading,” the Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program, “Legos in the Library” encourages children to use their imaginations or Lego books from the TCPL collection to create their own Lego art!  The Library will provide the Legos, and pieces created will be displayed at the Library for one week.

“Dig Into Reading”  has been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation with support from the Harmon Foundation, The Gannett Foundation, The Bradford Youth Endowment Fund and the Brodhead Memorial Fund.

For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275.

 

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Library to Host Graphic Novel Workshops for Teens

Teen graphic novel enthusiasts are invited to learn the techniques used in creating books in this increasingly-popular genre as Tompkins County Public Library Presents a two-part, Graphic Novel Writing Series, July 3 and July 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.

Facilitated by Ethan Young, author and illustrator of “Tails,” these hands-on workshop sessions will provide information about all aspects of graphic novel and comic book writing.  From the creative process to specific techniques, participants will learn what it takes to create their own graphic novels and comics.

These workshops are free and open to the public; however, advance registration is required.  To register,  contact the Library’s Youth Services Department at (607)-272-4557 extension 275.   

Dog Reading Program Returns to Library in July

New, reluctant and struggling readers are invited to practice reading aloud during Tompkins County Public Library’s “Dog Days of Summer” program.

Readers will be able to practice their skills by sharing a story or two with a truly non-judgmental listener—a dog—each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, July 3 through 31 in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.

Caregivers interested in reserving time for their readers to share a story with Sam, a hound mix, or DJ, a terrier, should contact the Library’s Youth Services Department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275 to reserve a 15-minute time slot.

“Dog Days of Summer” is co-sponsored by Cornell Companions.  For more information, visit http://tcpl.org/kids/programs.php.