Children and families are invited to share stories, sing and celebrate, as Tompkins County Public Library recognizes the work of Brigid Hubberman, outgoing executive director and founder of the Family Reading Partnership, during a special Family Storytime, Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m. in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.
Hubberman, a former member of
the Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees and current member of the
Library Advisory Council, has championed a culture of early literacy in Ithaca
and surrounding communities for 18 years through her visionary work with the
Family Reading Partnership. Hubberman announced plans to leave her
position earlier this month and will be pursuing opportunities to promote
the importance of books and joy of family reading at the national
level.
Tompkins County Public Library
Director Susan Currie praised Hubberman’s efforts and said TCPL’s special
storytime is a small way to recognize the enormous impact of her work.
“The Library has been fortunate
and honored to work with Brigid in sharing the magic of reading and the
importance of early access to books for nearly two decades,” Currie said.
“While we are saddened by her departure, we are delighted that her pioneering
efforts will continue to impact local families for years to come.”
The public is invited to join
Currie in feting Hubberman as she serves as guest reader during Family Storytime.
Refreshments and crafts will be provided.
For more information, contact
Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at cwheeler@tcpl.org
or (607)
272-4557 extension 248.
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