Wrap Yourself In Art – Again! An exhibit of Wearable Art

Wrap Yourself In Art – Again!
An exhibit of Wearable Art at Tompkins County Public Library
October 19 through December 30 2006

Tompkins County Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of the fourth and final art exhibit in their 2006 series Fine Arts at the Library which has been made possible in part with public funds from the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County and the NY State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program. Wrap Yourself in Art – Again: an exhibit of Wearable Art opens on Thursday, October 19 with a reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Borg Warner Community Room, with a panel discussion and exhibit tour featuring many of the artists starting at 6:00 p.m.

As Oscar Wilde said "One should either be a work of art or wear one." Here at TCPL we are delighted to be able to show you works of art which can be worn, and to introduce you to the artists who make them. Come and explore the wonderful, often exotic, and always unique garments and accessories on display, and learn how you too can to create or own similar works of art.

The exhibit includes garments which use new materials featuring intricate surface designs and techniques; garments featuring recycled materials transformed from "trash to treasure"; and garments created during the EAT (explore advanced techniques) challenge. All garments and accessories are unique. Many are for sale. The exhibit continues through December 30.

To Google or Not to Google (That is the Question)

Free workshops on how to be faster and more productive when using Google will be presented at the Tompkins County Public Library on Saturday, September 23 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the library in the Borg Warner Room, East, and repeated again on Wednesday, September 27 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Borg Warner Room, East.

The workshop will address the following complexities of using Google:

What if you get too many hits? How do you choose the most authoritative, accurate and up-to-date site?

What if you don’t get any hits? How do you find the 300 billion “hidden” websites?

How do you distinguish between paid ads and legitimate sites?

What search engines other than Google might give you better results?

How do you access proprietary databases that aren’t available through Google such as the archives of the New York Times, or genealogy databases?

Join reference librarian Jennifer Schlossberg as she lets you peek behind her computer screen while she shows you where she looks for information to answer your questions. You will learn basic, effective searching techniques using both a search engine like Google and subscription-based databases You will determine if the site you are looking at contains good information based on a few rules. She will share the answers to the most common types of questions and teach you which of these resources to choose based on the question.

These classes are free and open to the public, but please register either online at www.tcpl.org or by phone at 607-272-4557 x254. Contact Jennifer at jschlossberg@tcpl.org or 607-272-4557 x254 if you have questions.

Families Learning Science Together

Tompkins County Public Library is delighted to announce that we will again be offering Families Learning Science Together program during the school year on the second Saturday of the month from 1pm-2pm in the Thaler/Howell program room of the Tompkins County Public Library on October 14th, November 11th and December 9th in 2006. In 2007, the programs will be held on January 13th, February 10th, and the last one on March 10th. All Families Learning Science Together programs are free to the public, but space is limited. Families Learning Science Together is co-sponsored by the Cornell Center for Materials Research and Tompkins County Public Library. For a complete list of programs, please visit www.tcpl.org/youth/familyscience.html. Reserve your spot by contacting Educational Programs Manager, Kevin Dilley by email: kdilley@ccmr.cornell.edu or by phone: (607) 254-8256.

Learn Windows Computer Skills

Enjoy all of the features of Library Internet PCs

The Tompkins County Public Library is offering private training sessions to learn basic Windows skills needed to fully use all of the features of the library Internet PCs. Learn how to play Cds and DVDs, write and transfer files to CD, floppy disc and flash drives, text editing techniques, and much more. Let us help you to navigate through all that the Internet has to offer, and enjoy to the fullest a great collection of library resources.

Receive one complimentary extra hour of Internet access on any day of your choice to practice your new skills.

Training sessions are conducted by Adult Services librarian Lawrence Carey. Please visit the reference desk or call 272-4556 to sign up for a training session.

Library Offers Ebay Workshops

Discover the power and fun of Ebay!

The Tompkins County Public Library is offering two free workshops to help you enter the world of online auctions and experience the excitement of “the hunt”, and the satisfaction of “the sale” at Ebay.

Learn How To Sell on Ebay

Saturday October 7, 2006 2-4 p.m. & Saturday October 28, 2006 2-4 p.m.

The October 7th workshop will be repeated on October 28th. Sign up for one or both workshops.

Learn how to sell your items on Ebay and gain access to the millions of Ebay buyers worldwide. The workshop will review how to register as a buyer, selling tips, photographing items to sell, payment methods, and much more. You will also obtain the skills you need to bid wisely and make smart buying decisions.

Adult Services Librarian Lawrence Carey will conduct the workshops in the Borg Warner room east. Register online from the library website at www.tcpl.org/programs/ebay.html,
or by calling the reference desk at 272-4556, or contact Lawrence Carey at 272-4557 ext. 256. Pre-registration is recommended, but you may register at the workshops.

Tompkins County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group Meeting

September 26, 2006 @ 4:30-5:30pm

Calling all teens interested in making the Tompkins County Public Library work for you!

• Are you between the ages of 13 -17?
• Would you like to take part in improving our Teen services?
• If you answered yes, we want you to become a member of Tompkins County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.), and assist the Librarian in creating a more exciting teen department, one that works for you!
  

Attend our next meeting on September 26th @ 4:30 in the Library’s Thaler/Howell room for discussion and pizza. New members are always welcome.
Registration is not required, but appreciated. For more information visit www.tcpl.org/teen/tag.html, stop by the library, or call Adelle Leise @ 607-272-4557 ext 277.

Storytimes Resume at the Tompkins County Public Library

Starting the first week in October, Tompkins County Public Library will resume programming with 4 different storytimes: Babies, Books, and Bounce Time; Toddler Storytime; Preschool Storytime, and Family storytime.

Babies, Books, and Bounce Time:

Parents and caregivers with children from birth to 16 months are invited every 1st and 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. beginning October 5th 2006 through May 17th 2007 in the Thaler/Howell Children's Program Room for stories, rhymes, finger-plays, and some great quality time! Running dates: 10/5/06, 10/19/06, 11/2/06, 11/16/06, 12/7/06, 12/21/06, 1/4/07, 1/18/07, 2/1/07, 2/15/07, 3/1/07, 3/15/07, 4/5/07, 4/19/07, 5/3/07, 5/17/07.

Toddler Storytime:

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their children ages 16 months to 3 years for stories, crafts, songs, and more every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. beginning October 3rd 2006 through May 29th 2007 in the Thaler/Howell Children's Program Room.

Preschool Storytime:

We invite all children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers to enjoy stories, crafts, songs, and more every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. beginning October 4th 2006 through May 30th 2007 in the Thaler/Howell Children's Program Room.

Family storytime:

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to Family Storytime every Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon beginning October 7th 2006 through May 26th 2007 in the Thaler/Howell Children's Program Room. We'll read great books, and have some fantastic family fun!

The above programs are all held in the Thaler/Howell Children’s Program room located in the Youth Services Department. These programs are free open to everyone. No pre-registration necessary. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information call 607-272-457 extension 275.

The 2006-2007 storytimes are supported in-part through a grant from the John Ben Snow memorial trust.

Teens are Reading!

Area teens were busy reading this summer and we have the proof: 373 book reviews were submitted to the Tompkins County Public Library for its first teen summer reading program. Teens were asked to read 2 books and write 2 mini book reviews for a chance to be entered into a raffle to win an MP3 Player, a gift certificate from the Bookery II, or a gift certificate from the newly established Finger Lakes Running Company. Almost 90 teens took the challenge, submitting both paper and online book reviews. The winners are:

Emma Pure - grand prize winner of the MP3 Player the library received as part of a grant from Senator George Winner
Elisha Riley – winner of a $15.00 gift certificate generously donated by the Bookery II
Ariana Shapiro – winner of a $15.00 gift certificate generously donated by the Bookery II
Zoe McAlear – winner of a $10.00 gift certificate generously donated by Finger Lakes Running Company

The summer reading book reviews are displayed in a binder in the library’s teen area for perusal; online submissions can be viewed on the teen book-blog @ www.tcpl.org/teen/imoblog/index.html.

Teens are encouraged to continue their reading and writing throughout the year; new book reviews will be entered into a raffle and starting in October, a winner will be drawn each month to receive a $15.00 gift certificate from a local bookstore. Book review slips can be found in the teen area and can be submitted online @ www.tcpl.org/teen/imo.html . For more information contact Adelle Leise @ aleise@tcpl.org or 272-4557 x 277.

TCPL Foundation to Kick Off Annual Appeal Fundraising

Tompkins County Public Library Foundation to Kick Off Annual Appeal Fundraising Campaign with Event
Saturday, September 9, 2006, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

"Luxury Then and Now" Talk by Cornell University Professor Robert H. Frank and Launch by Campaign Chairperson Carol U. Sisler

As part of the Community Read celebration of The Great Gatsby, the Tompkins County Public Library hosts "Luxury Then and Now", a talk by nationally renowned economist Professor Robert H. Frank, Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management, Cornell University. Professor Frank will examine our fascination with luxury – and its costs – in Fitzgerald’s time and today.

The event will mark the beginning of the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation's annual appeal campaign. This year's chairperson is Carol U. Sisler, an author and expert on local history and member of the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation Board of Directors. The theme of the campaign is "Our Lively Library Lives!". Ms. Sisler invites community members to join her in supporting the library by contributing to the annual appeal. Gifts to the appeal will help the library remain lively, with services and programs that meet the needs of diverse patrons. The goal for the appeal is $60,000.

The event schedule is:
1:30 – 2:00pm: Kickoff of the 2006 Annual Appeal Campaign By Campaign Chairperson Carol Sisler

2:00 - 4:00pm : “Luxury Then and Now” - Talk by Professor Robert H. Frank, Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management, Cornell University

The event is free and open to the public.

The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is to provide financial support and benefits to the Tompkins County Public Library, enhancing opportunities for the library’s continued growth and service to the entire community. The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation raises funds, manages an endowment and enlists support from individuals, businesses, foundations, civic organizations and trusts and estates.