Postcards from Mars: a Talk by Jim Bell

The Tompkins County Public Library will host a free, family-friendly talk by Jim Bell on “Postcards from Mars,” on Saturday, January 27, 2:00 p.m., in the Borg Warner Room, Tompkins County Public Library. The event, sponsored by Wegmans, is part of the Light in Winter celebration.

Come see some of the latest and greatest images from NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers, which have been driving around Mars - the ultimate winter destination - since early 2004. Jim Bell, leader of Cornell's Mars rover camera team, will share some of his favorite stories and Postcards from Mars in this fun, family-oriented journey to the Red Planet. Seating is limited, so we recommend you come early. A book signing will follow the talk.

Earlier that Saturday, at 11:30 a.m., the library’s Family Story Time will feature “Tales of Mars and Other Planets.” Visit TCPL's new Youth Services mascot, Mars-Rover the Dog. Also on display at the library though the end of February is a selection of Jim Bell’s Mars photos, some never before published. Please visit http://www.tcpl.org/news/2007/01/postcards-from-mars-exhibit.html for more information.