News from TCPL

Library to Host Multicultural Storytelling

2012-02-23T14:00:00.000-05:00

Celebrate Winter Recess with multicultural storytelling at the Tompkins County Public Library Thursday, February 23 at 2:00 PM in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Eliud and Merideth Nieves, founders of the Ithaca Area Storytellers, will delight an all-ages audience with multicultural tales, original stories and folk and fairy tales. Former elementary school teachers, the Nieves’ always

Library to Host Writing Workshop

2012-02-19T14:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host “Word Quilting,” a creative writing workshop for teens and adults, Sunday, February 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Facilitated by Irene “Zee” Zahava, this workshop takes its inspiration from TCPL’s current art exhibit, “The Art and Science of Quilting,” and offers participants an opportunity to view the quilts featured

Library to Offer Digital Download Training Sessions

2012-02-15T11:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will offer free training sessions on downloading eBooks and audiobooks to Kindles, Nooks, iPads, smartphones and other app-based devices through the OverDrive Digital Download service Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM and Thursdays at 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM through March 29. These 30-minute sessions are free and open to the public; however space is limited and

Library to Host Mother/Daughter Book Club

2012-02-04T15:30:00.000-05:00

Girls in grades five through eight and the special women in their lives are invited to read and discuss books in a judgment-free group setting during the Saturday, February 4th meeting of Tompkins County Public Library’s monthly Mother/Daughter Book Club. The Mother/Daughter Book Club is facilitated by local children’s author Emily Rhoads Johnson. Johnson is the author of “Spring and the Shadow

Library to Host Storytimes

2012-02-04T11:00:00.001-05:00

Tompkins County Public Library has announced the February return of its weekly storytimes for toddlers and families. The following storytimes are free and open to the public and will be held in the Library’s Thaler/Howell Programming Room: Toddler Storytime: Caregivers and toddlers are invited every Tuesday at 11:00 AM beginning February 7, 2012 through April 24, 2012 for stories, songs, and

Library Foundation and Friends of the Library Celebrate Library Lovers Month 2012

2012-02-01T00:01:00.001-05:00

Love is in the air at the Tompkins County Public Library this February, as the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library celebrate Library Lovers Month. Patrons are encouraged to express their love for TCPL throughout February by participating in one of the many special events planned to commemorate Library Lovers Month. From giving a library valentine to a loved

Library to Host Pearlman for Reading and Signing

2012-01-28T15:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host broadcast journalist and political activist Tish Pearlman for a reading and signing of her first chapbook, “The Fix Is In,” Saturday, January 28 at 3:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Pearlman has served as the host and producer of “Out of Bounds,” an award-winning weekly public affairs/arts interview program. A 1986 graduate of the Columbia

Library to Host Mother/Daughter Book Club

2012-01-07T15:30:00.000-05:00

Girls in grades five through eight and the special women in their lives are invited to read and discuss books in a judgment-free group setting during the Saturday, January 7th meeting of Tompkins County Public Library’s monthly Mother/Daughter Book Club. The Mother/Daughter Book Club is facilitated by local children’s author Emily Rhoads Johnson. Johnson is the author of “Spring and the Shadow

Library Launches Year of Art With Quilt Exhibit/Auction

2012-01-07T10:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library launches A Year of Art at the Library 2012 Saturday, January 7 with “The Art and Science of Quilting.” Curated by Marcy Rosenkrantz, this exhibit features the work of 20 local fiber artists and will include an auction of small quilts, with all proceeds benefitting Library programs and services. An opening reception, including a tour of the exhibit and a talk

Library Announces Holiday Hours, Increasing Borrowing Limits

2011-12-19T10:00:00.001-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library has announced plans to increase borrowing privileges for patrons during its extended holiday closing. Library Director Susan Currie said the Library will once again double borrowing limits on books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks between Monday, December 19 and Thursday, December 29 in order to ensure that patrons have access to a variety of entertainment and

Library to Host Baby and Toddler Playtimes

2011-12-13T11:00:00.000-05:00

Families of babies and toddlers are invited to enjoy free play and socialization, as the Tompkins County Public Library introduces Library Playtime. An hour-long unstructured play and social time for children and adults, Library Playtime offers a warm, child-friendly play space with coloring supplies, books, music and a variety of age-appropriate toys. Library Playtime for babies will be held

Library to Host Author Emily Rhoads Johnson for Discussion and Signing

2011-12-10T13:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host local author Emily Rhoads Johnson for a discussion and signing of "Wizard at Work: The Life and Art of George Rhoads," Saturday, December 10 at 1:00 PM in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. "Wizard at Work. . ." provides a detailed look at the life of Johnson's brother, George, an artist and creator of dramatic, audio-kinetic sculptures featured in

Library to Host Puppet Show

2011-12-09T11:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will celebrate winter with a family-friendly puppet show Friday, December 9 from 11:00 to Noon in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Children of all ages are invited to join Library staff for a morning of winter stories, songs, puppet fun and a craft. For more information about this or other children’s programming at the Library, contact the Youth Services

Library to Host Technology, eReader Petting Zoos

2011-12-07T11:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will offer two, free eReader petting zoos, Wednesday, December 7 from 11:00 AM to Noon and Thursday, December 8 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the Library's Avenue of the Friends. Petting zoos offer patrons an opportunity to try out several models of the Barnes and Noble Nook and Amazon Kindle, as well as the Apple iPad, iPod Touch and "100 Classic Books" for the

Library to Host Storytellers

2011-12-06T19:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host “Winter Tales” a storytelling performance by the Ithaca Area Storytellers, Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 PM in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Appropriate for story enthusiasts ages five and older, this program is free and will feature folktales, traditional stories and modern yarns about winter. The Ithaca Area Storytellers perform at the Library

Library to Host Mother/Daughter Book Club

2011-12-03T15:30:00.000-05:00

Girls in grades five through eight and the special women in their lives are invited to read and discuss books in a judgment-free group setting during the Saturday, December 3 meeting of Tompkins County Public Library’s monthly Mother/Daughter Book Club. The Mother/Daughter Book Club is facilitated by acclaimed children’s author Emily Rhoads Johnson. Rhoads Johnson is the author of “Spring and

Library to Host Art Reception, Curator Talk

2011-12-01T18:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will celebrate its current exhibit, “Elfriede Abbe: Illustrator, Printer, Sculptor," with a curator's talk and a guided exhibit tour, Thursday, December 1 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM beginning in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Curator Nancy E. Green will discuss the exhibit and Abbe’s life and work. An expert on wood block prints and printing, Green is the Gale

Library Looking for Teen Advisory Group Members

2011-12-01T16:30:00.000-05:00

Local teens with an interest in books, community involvement and meeting new people are invited to join a newly-formed Teen Advisory Group for the Tompkins County Public Library. Students in grades six through 12 are eligible to join the group, which is designed to give teens an opportunity to share their opinions and suggestions about the collection and services offered for the Library’s teen

Library to Host Drop-In Digital Download Tutorials

2011-11-30T11:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will offer free, drop-in tutorials on using the OverDrive Digital Download service for downloading eBooks and audiobooks to Kindles, Nooks, iPads, smartphones or other app-based devices on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to Noon and Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM beginning Wednesday, November 30. Participants will need a valid Library card and password to download

Library to Offer Inter-Generational Writing Workshop

2011-11-13T14:00:00.000-05:00

Lovers of art and the written word are invited to participate in “Art/REACTion,” an inter-generational writing workshop at the Tompkins County Public Library Sunday, November 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Facilitated by Irene “Zee” Zahava, this workshop will provide art enthusiasts and writers of all ages an opportunity to view the Library exhibit “Seriously

Library to Host Cancer Resource Center's Riter for Reading and Signing

2011-11-09T18:00:00.000-05:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host Bob Riter, executive director of the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, for a reading and signing of his newly-released book, “The Elephant in the Room: Practical Advice When the Diagnosis is Cancer,” Wednesday, November 9 at 6:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Compiled from Riter’s weekly columns in The Ithaca Journal, “The Elephant in

Library to Host Workshop for Young Writers

2011-11-06T14:00:00.003-05:00

Children and teens ages 9 through 18 are invited to participate in “Talking Hands,” a creative writing workshop facilitated by Irene “Zee” Zahava, Sunday, November 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Tompkins County Public Library’s Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Offered by the Library, in conjunction with the Family Reading Partnership’s Kid’s Book Fest 2011—“Reading Magic”, this free workshop will

Library to Host Mother/Daughter Book Club

2011-11-05T15:30:00.000-04:00

Girls in grades five through eight and the special women in their lives are invited to read and discuss books in a judgment-free group setting during the Saturday, November 5 meeting of Tompkins County Public Library’s monthly Mother/Daughter Book Club. The Mother/Daughter Book Club is facilitated by acclaimed children’s author Emily Rhoads Johnson. Rhoads Johnson is the author of “Spring and

Library to Display Work of Elfriede Abbe

2011-11-01T07:00:00.002-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will celebrate the work of illustrator, printer and sculptor Elfriede Abbe with an exhibit in its Avenue of the Friends. The work, on display through December 31, is curated by Nancy E. Green, the Gale and Ira Drukier Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs at Cornell University. It will feature wood block prints, press books from Abbe's private press, wood

Library Seeking Recipes for Cookbook

2011-11-01T07:00:00.001-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library is seeking recipe submissions for its first-ever Tompkins County Libraries Cookbook. Culinary masters and kitchen novices alike are invited to submit their favorite recipes for appetizers and beverages, soups and salads, vegetables and sides, main dishes, breads and rolls, desserts, cookies and candies and miscellaneous edibles. Selected recipes will be

LIbrary And Quilters Guild to Host Author/Quilter Marston

2011-10-23T13:30:00.000-04:00

Michigan-based quilter Gwen Marston will discuss and sign her latest book, "37 Sketches," Sunday, October 23 at 1:30 PM in the Tompkins County Public Library's BorgWarner Community Room. Marston is a nationally-known artist who has published more than 20 books on quilting. Her latest effort inspires and encourages quilters to use small studies or simple themes to create quilted masterpieces. She

Library to Offer Tutorial on Downloading Free eBooks to Kindle

2011-10-20T11:30:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will offer owners of Kindle eBook readers an opportunity to learn how to download free library books during “Lunch and Learn: OverDrive for Kindle,” Thursday, October 20 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room-West. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and their Kindle for a user-friendly tutorial of the OverDrive Digital Download

Library to Host Candidates Forum for Mayoral Race

2011-10-19T18:00:00.000-04:00

Candidates vying for the hotly contested City of Ithaca mayoral seat will have an opportunity to share their platforms with the public Wednesday, October 19 as the Tompkins County Public Library, the Tompkins County League of Women Voters, The Ithaca Journal and the MLK Community Build host a Candidates Forum from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room. Mayoral contenders

Library to Host Mother/Daughter Book Club

2011-10-15T15:30:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library has announced the October 15th return of its monthly Mother/Daughter Book Club. Girls in grades five through eight and the special women in their lives are invited to read and discuss books in a judgment-free group setting. The Mother/Daughter Book Club is facilitated by acclaimed children’s author Emily Rhoads Johnson. Rhoads Johnson is the author of “Spring

Library to Host Flip Book Making Workshop

2011-10-15T13:00:00.001-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library and the Ithaca Motion Picture Project will host “Flip Book Flap,” a flip book workshop for families, Saturday, October 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room. Facilitated by artist Craig Mains, this workshop will provide step-by-step instructions and materials for making flip books. Flip books are a primitive form of animation which

Library to Host Lunch and Learn Book Group

2011-10-13T12:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will offer readers a final chance to talk about the 2011 Community Read, “Homer and Langley” by E.L. Doctorow, as Community Read Coordinator Sarah Glogowski and Exhibit Coordinator Sally Grubb host a Lunch and Learn book discussion group, Thursday, October 13 from Noon to 1:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Participants of all ages are invited to share

Library to Feature Three Exhibits During Gallery Night

2011-10-07T17:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will showcase three unique exhibits during downtown Ithaca’s First Friday Gallery Night, Friday, October 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Featured exhibits are: Seriously Series--- Almost all artists are inspired to create a series at some point during their careers. The artists carefully selected by curator Rebecca Godin, use abstraction, design, photography,

Library Looking for Teen Advisory Group Members

2011-10-06T16:30:00.000-04:00

Local teens with an interest in books, community involvement and meeting new people are invited to join and name a newly-forming Teen Advisory Group for the Tompkins County Public Library. Students in grades six through 12 are eligible to join the group, which is designed to give teens an opportunity to share their opinions and suggestions about the collection and services offered for the

Library to Host Creative Writing Workshop for Teens

2011-10-05T16:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host “Teens Write!,” a creative writing workshop for teens led by Irene Zahava, each Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:30 in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. “Teens Write!” is most appropriate for tweens and teens ages 11 through 17. The program will provide a safe and supportive environment for creative writing and group sharing. There is no charge for the

Library to Host Weekly Writing Workshop

2011-10-05T10:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host “Wednesday Morning Writing Circle,” a free, four-week creative writing workshop for adults, from 10:00 AM to Noon each Wednesday in October in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Facilitated by writer and publisher Irene “Zee” Zahava, this workshop is designed to give writers an opportunity to create and share in a supportive environment. Each

Library to Host Washington for Civil War Lecture

2011-10-02T18:30:00.000-04:00

Cornell University Professor of History Margaret Washington will present "'Lincoln Must be Pushed: Civil War and Agitation before the Emancipation Proclamation,” Monday, October 3 at 6:30 PM in the Tompkins County Public Library. The second program in a five-year partnership between the Library and the Tompkins County Civil War Sesquicentennial Celebration Commission (TCCWSCC) to provide

Library, City of Asylum to Host Exiled Writer

2011-10-02T14:00:00.000-04:00

In celebration of Freedom to Read Week, the Tompkins County Public Library will host the Ithaca City of Asylum's annual "Voices of Freedom" event Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room, featuring a reading by exiled Burmese writer and activist Khet Mar. Persecuted by the Burmese government for her political activism, Khet Mar was sentenced in 1991 to ten years in prison

Library to Host Storytimes

2011-10-01T11:00:00.001-04:00

Tompkins County Public Library has announced the return of its weekly fall storytimes for babies, toddlers and families beginning October 1. The following storytimes are free and open to the public and will be held in the Library’s Thaler/Howell Programming Room: Babies, Books, and Bounce Time Caregivers and newborns up to 18 months old are invited every Friday at 11:00 AM beginning October 7,

Library to Host Ithaca Motion Picture Project Exhibit, Opening Ceremony

2011-09-29T13:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will unveil, “Timeline,” the flagship display of the Ithaca Motion Picture Project’s exhibit “Romance, Exploits and Peril: When Movies Were Made in Ithaca,” during a film splicing ceremony Thursday, September 29 at 1:00 PM in the Avenue of the Friends. An 80-foot-long sculptural installation illustrating the chronology of motion picture history in Ithaca from

Library eBooks Available for Kindle

2011-09-29T12:02:00.001-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library and the Finger Lakes Library System have announced that their eBook collection is now compatible with the world’s bestselling eBook reader, the Amazon® Kindle. Patrons can now download popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device by using the free Kindle app. To get started, visit the help guide at http://tcpl.libguides.com/overdrive or

Rochon to Serve as Featured Speaker At Foundation, Freedom to Read Kick Off

2011-09-25T13:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation will launch its 2011 Annual Appeal Sunday, September 25 with “One Life, Many Chapters: Books that Influence and Inspire,” a community conversation featuring Ithaca College President Tom Rochon; his wife, Amber, and author Leslie Daniels. “One Life, Many Chapters” kicks off at 1:00 PM in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room with a spirited talk

Library to Host Book Discussion Groups

2011-09-20T11:00:00.001-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will offer opportunities for readers to talk about the 2011 Community Read, “Homer and Langley” by E.L. Doctorow, as Community Read Coordinator Sarah Glogowski hosts two book discussion groups, Tuesday, September 20 from 11:00 AM to Noon and Thursday, September 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Participants of all ages are invited to

LIBRARY TO HOST INTER-GENERATIONAL WRITING WORKSHOP

2011-09-18T14:00:00.001-04:00

Collectors young and old are invited to share and write about their favorite trinkets, gizmos or gadgets at the Tompkins County Public Library Sunday, September 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM as Irene Zahava hosts “Swell Stuff” an inter-generational creative writing workshop. This program is being held in conjunction with the 2011 Community Read of E.L. Doctorow’s “Homer and Langley,” which is based on

Library and Finger Lakes Independence Center Offer Writing Series

2011-09-15T14:30:00.001-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library and Finger Lakes Independence Center will host ‘The Topic Workshop,” a six-part writing series, each Thursday beginning September 15 and running through October 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room. Facilitated by Steve Weed, this series will focus on the topic of “discovery” and encourage participants to discuss theme-related

LIBRARY TO HOST HISTORICAL FICTION WRITING SERIES

2011-09-07T18:00:00.000-04:00

Aspiring historical fiction writers will have an opportunity to share their talent and hone their craft, as the Tompkins County Public Library celebrates the 2011 Community Read of E.L Doctorow’s “Homer and Langley” with a free, Historical Fiction Writing Series. Facilitated by Jill Swenson, writer, editor and president of Swenson Book Development, LLC, this series will be held in the Library’s

LIBRARY TO HOST CANDIDATES FORUM

2011-08-30T19:00:00.008-04:00

Candidates vying for the Democratic spot on the November ballot for City of Ithaca Mayor will have an opportunity share their platforms with the public Tuesday, August 30 as the Tompkins County Public Library, the Tompkins County League of Women Voters, The Ithaca Journal and the MLK Community Build host a Candidates Forum from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Library’s BorgWarner Community Room. Mayoral

LIBRARY TO HOST LUNCH AND LEARN

2011-08-30T12:00:00.000-04:00

Have an iPad, iPhone, Droid, or other app-based device and want to download free library books? Learn how during the Tompkins County Public Library’s “Lunch and Learn: OverDrive Apps for eBooks and eAudiobooks,” Tuesday, August 30 from Noon to 1:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room-East. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch and their devices for a user-friendly tutorial of the

LIBRARY, HANGAR PARTNER FOR STORIES IN THE PARK

2011-08-30T11:30:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will partner with the Hangar Theatre for a special Stories in the Park Tuesday, August 30 from 11:30 to Noon at the DeWitt Park Farmer’s Market. TCPL will share its regularly-scheduled storytime—the final Stories in the Park of 2011--- with actors from the Hangar’s Kiddstuff performance of “Goodnight Moon,” which is based on Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved

LIBRARY TO HOST WORKSHOP ON DECLUTTERING

2011-08-27T13:00:00.000-04:00

Minimizing “stuff” and maximizing space will be the focus of “Controlling Clutter Before It Controls You,” a free workshop led by Professional Organizer Robin Schwartz being held from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, Saturday, August 27 in the Tompkins County Public Library’s BorgWarner Community Room Saturday. This program is offered in conjunction with the 2011 Community Read of E.L. Doctorow’s “Homer and

LIBRARY TO HOST POLESKIE FOR DISCUSSION/SIGNING

2011-08-25T18:00:00.001-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library and the Tompkins County Civil War Sesquicentennial Celebration Commission will host much-acclaimed artist and author Stephen Poleskie for a reading and signing of “The Balloonist: The Story of T.S.C. Lowe---Inventor, Scientist, Magician and Father of the U.S. Air Force,” Thursday, August 25 at 6:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Fans of aviation and quirky

LIBRARY TO HOST PROGRAM FOR NEW KINDERGARTENERS

2011-08-25T11:00:00.000-04:00

New kindergarteners and their caregivers are invited to shake the first-day-of-school jitters before the school year begins, as the Tompkins County Public Library hosts “My First Day of Kindergarten,” Thursday, August 25 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. Open to all children entering kindergarten in the Ithaca and surrounding school districts, this free program will

LIBRARY TO OFFER COMMUNITY READ TRIVIA

2011-08-08T00:00:00.001-04:00

Fans of the Tompkins County Public Library’s Facebook page will have an opportunity to turn their knowledge of this year’s Community Read into prizes when the Library launches Community Read Trivia Monday, August 8. Facebook fans who have read this year’s Community Read---“Homer and Langley” by E.L. Doctorow---should visit the Library’s Facebook page on August 8 and August 22 to test their book

EXPLORE CULTURES OF THE WORLD THIS SUMMER WITH THE DIDGERIDOO

2011-08-06T13:00:00.000-04:00

Celebrate culture and summer reading as the Tompkins County Public hosts a fun-filled workshop on playing and making didgeridoos as part, Saturday, August 6 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Participants of all ages are welcome to join Library staff as they learn about and make these aboriginal instruments, which are native to Australia, as part of their celebration of this

LIBRARY TO HOST GALLERY NIGHT RECEPTION

2011-08-05T17:00:00.001-04:00

A trio of inspiring art exhibits will be on display on the south side of Green Street during downtown Ithaca’s Gallery Night Friday, August 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The Tompkins County Public Library, Gimme Coffee and the Creek Walk are all showcasing outstanding pieces from local and regional artists. In addition to viewing the current exhibit, “The Saltonstall Spirit,” at TCPL, art lovers will

LIBRARY TO PARTICIPATE IN GALLERY NIGHT

2011-08-05T17:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host a special reception and poetry reading for the exhibit “The Saltonstall Spirit” in conjunction with downtown Ithaca’s Gallery Night, Friday, August 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Curated by Dan Larkin, this multi-media art exhibit features the work of nine artists and writers with connections to Ithaca’s Saltonstall Foundation and Artist Colony. The

LIBRARY TO HOST FANTASY WRITING SERIES

2011-08-05T15:30:00.000-04:00

Aspiring fantasy, science fiction and comics writers ages 9 to 16 are invited to join award-winning author Chris Moriarty as she hosts “Let’s Write Fantasy,” a five-class writing series at the Tompkins County Public Library. This workshop, which will be held from 3:30 to 5:00 PM on August 5, 9, 12, 16 and 19 in the Library’s Thaler/Howell Programming Room, will focus on the fun aspects of

LIBRARY TO HOST AUTHOR, IC PROFESSOR HENDERSON

2011-07-28T18:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host Ithaca College assistant professor and acclaimed author Eleanor Henderson for a reading and signing of her debut novel, “Ten Thousand Saints,” Thursday, July 28 at 6:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Set in 1980s New York City, “Ten Thousand Saints” is an edgy coming-of-age novel that tests the bonds of friendship, family and fate. Described as

LIBRARY TO HOST EVENING OF STORIES, SONGS AND DANCE

2011-07-27T18:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library will host Aloja Airewele for “Once Upon a Childhood Paradise: Paying Homage to a Place of Nurture and Affirmation,” an evening of stories, songs and dance Wednesday, July 27 at 6:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Born and raised in Nigeria, Airewele is a trained physician and worked in family medicine before immigrating with his family to the United

LIBRARY TO HOST AUTHOR ALEXI ZENTNER

2011-07-21T19:00:00.000-04:00

The Tompkins County Public Library and the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation will host much-acclaimed author Alexi Zentner for a reading and signing of his debut novel “Touch” Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 PM in the BorgWarner Community Room. Earning the endorsement of literary critics and authors worldwide, “Touch” has been called “breathtaking” and “beautifully imagined.” The book takes

LIBRARY & FAMILY READING PARTNERSHIP PARTNER TO PROVIDE BOOKS TO NEWBORNS

2011-07-19T10:45:00.000-04:00