Library to Launch Teen Summer Reading With Screening of “Hidden Figures”

In celebration of “Build a Better World,” Tompkins County Public Library’s 2017 Summer Reading Program for teens, the Library will host a free screening of the acclaimed film, “Hidden Figures,” Friday, June 30 at 5 p.m. in the BorgWarner Community Room.

“Hidden Figures” brings to life the true story of the black female mathematicians whose computational abilities changed the course of aeronautical engineering and helped propel NASA to victory against their Russian counterparts and the United States to the moon.

This movie has been selected for a teen audience, however, parents are encouraged to review ratings before allowing their children to attend. The Library will not restrict teen admittance based on age or maturity. All adults must be accompanied by a teen.

TCPL’s Tween and Teen Summer Reading Program encourages students to earn free books and prizes by tracking the time they spend reading. Participants will receive a free book just for registering.  

For more information on the “Build a Better World” Summer Reading Challenge, including programming information and book suggestions, visit http://tcpl.org/teens/what_to_do_for_teens_in_ithaca_this_summer.php.

For more information about this or other programs for students in grades six through 12, contact Teen Services Librarian Regina DeMauro at (607) 272-4557 extension 274 or rdemauro@tcpl.org.

“Build a Better World” has been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through support from the Phyllis and Charles Broadhead Memorial Endowed Fund.