Teen Summer Reading 2008

Whatever the title or the subject, there is always a transformation waiting to happen when you read!

Experience the metamorphosis by participating in the Tompkins County Public Library's 2008 Teen Summer Reading Program.

Teens that read and review two books between June 30 and August 11 will be entered into a raffle to win a Summer Fun Tote Bag containing Regal Cinema movie tickets, an Itunes gift card, and a Best Buy gift card. Other prizes being raffled off include a Zen Stone Plus 2GB MP3 player, gift cards and certificates to the Bookery and Purity Ice Cream. Small prizes are available for everyone who returns a book review form to the youth services reference desk.

The Teen Summer Reading Program is free and open to teens entering grades six through 12. Review sheets can be found at the library or online at http://www.tcpl.org/teen/summer/index.html. Participants must read and review at least two books to be entered in the raffles, however, each review serves as a raffle ticket, so each additional book read increases the odds of winning.

For more information, contact the youth services department at 607- 272-4557 extension 275.

The 2008 Teen Summer Reading Program is made possible by a gift from the Finger Lakes Library System and the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through a gift from the Cornell Pan-Hellenic Association.

Catch the Reading Bug

Children in grades K through 5 are invited to join the Tompkins County Public Library as we spread the highly-contagious reading bug with our annual Summer Reading Program.

Local children will join kids across New York State as they share the love of learning through books this summer.

To participate in the program, children should register online at http://www.tcpl.org/summer/index.html or at the Library’s Youth Services department beginning Monday, June 30th.

All registered children receive reading logs to keep track of their reading progress, and if they read six books by August 11, they will receive prizes and a certificate.

The Library is also proud to announce two, fun-filled programs in conjunction with summer reading:


CATCH THE READING BUG WITH MRS. MCPUPPET

Join Youth Services to kick off the 2008 Summer Reading Program with talented singer/songwriter and puppeteer Mrs. McPuppet. A world of creativity and imagination will come to life as puppets emerge from wicker baskets and whimsical songs fill the air. This performance will celebrate the season with a summer theme featuring such favorites as “The Billy Goats Gruff”, “4th of July” and “1000 Daisies”, and the most spectacular bug in Tompkins County will be flying in to kick off our Summer Reading Program. This program will take place on Monday June 30th at 6:30 pm in the Library’s Borg Warner Community Reading Room. Mrs. McPuppet’s performance is best suited for children aged 4-10, but children of all ages are welcome. Space is limited. This program has been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through a gift from the Ithaca Farmer’s Market.

Explore Aunt Helen’s Closet at Tompkins County Public Library

Celebrate the last days of the Summer Reading Program with Aunt Helen’s Closet. Storyteller Ellen Mnich weaves stories using artifacts and clothing from her remarkable travels around the globe. Children and their favorite grown ups are welcome. This unique program takes place on July 30th from 6:30PM to 7:30 PM in the Borg Warner Community Meeting Room. The Aunt Helen’s Closet program is made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through its Endowed Youth Programming Fund.

STORYTELLER REGI CARPENTER TO PERFORM FOR ADULTS

REGI CARPENTER SHARES HER STORYTELLING TALENT WITH ADULTS

Regi Carpenter has shared her award-winning talent for storytelling with children for years, now she will share her knack for the spoken word with adults as she presents "The Dog, Moses, and Me" Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 PM in the Borg Warner Community Meeting Room.

Called "heartwarming and heart-wrenching, alternately funny and tragic", "The Dog, Moses, and Me" is the story of Carpenter's mother's descent into Alzheimers and how their relationship evolved during her illness. The story will make its national debut at the Minnesota Fringe Theater Festival in August, but Carpenter will share it first with her hometown audience at the Library.

The hour-long performance is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler at (607) 272-4557 extension 248.

History of Ithaca Movie Making

Ithaca-Made Movies President Terry Harbin will present “A History of Ithaca Moviemaking”, Saturday, June 21 at 1:00 PM and 3:00PM in the Tompkins County Public Library’s Borg Warner Community Meeting Room.

Harbin will share clips from silent films produced by Ithaca Made Movies legends Theodore and Leopold Wharton, including a series of movie scenes shot in Ithaca during its “Hollywood of the East” heyday.

The presentation will also feature a short documentary which tells the story of Ithaca’s historic moviemaking days from 1912 to 1920. Videos featuring Pearl White and Irene Castle will be shown, as will a recreated, lost 1919 serial film entitled “The Masked Rider” which will demonstrate how Ithaca’s lost history can be filmed again.

To complete the moviemaking celebration, the State Theatre will play host to a gala presentation of the 1916 Ithaca movie “The Lottery Man” and two vintage “Krazy Kat” cartoons beginning at 8:15 PM. Dr. Philip Carli, PhD, will provide live musical accompaniment.

The afternoon and evening events are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided during the afternoon events by program co-sponsors, Napoli Pizzeria and the Tompkins County Public Library.

For more information contact: Terry Harbin at tharbin@tcpl.org or visit: http://www.tcpl.org/programs/ithacamovies0608.pdf.

Stories in the Park Return

The Library announces the return of “Stories in the Park” at the Dewitt Park Farmer's Market Tuesday, June 17 from 11:30 AM to Noon.

Join Eileen and friends each Tuesday through August 26, for stories, songs and fun-filled activities, and stay for lunch and shopping at the Market.

While children of all ages are welcome, the books will be most appropriate for toddlers and pre-schoolers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of rain, the program will be held in the Thaler/Howell Room of the Youth Services Department at the Library.

“Stories in the Park” is made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through a gift from the Ithaca Farmer’s Market.

For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (607)272-4557 ext.275.

SPCA OFF-SITE CAT ADOPTION EVENT

LIBRARY TO HOST SPCA OFF-SITE CAT ADOPTION

ITHACA--Looking for a new best friend? Visit the Tompkins County Public Library Saturday, June 14 from noon to 3:00 PM for the chance to adopt a loving feline companion.

Volunteers from the Tompkins County SPCA will be on-hand in the Library's Borg Warner Community Meeting Room with an assortment of cats and kittens looking for forever homes. Normal SPCA adoption policies will be followed during this off-site adoption event.

For more information, please contact Carrie Wheeler at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or visit http://www.tcpl.org/.

Ithaca's Splendid Spring Birds - a Presentation by Laura Erickson

Bird lovers and watchers are invited to join the Tompkins County Public Library as we present “Ithaca's Splendid Spring Birds”, a talk by Cornell Lab of Ornithology Science Editor Laura Erickson, Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00 PM in the Borg Warner Community Meeting Room.

Erickson is the author of three books: 101 Ways to Help Birds, Sharing the Wonder of Birds with Kids and For the Birds: An Uncommon Guide. An avid birder, Erickson will share stories, photos and bird sounds during this fun and informative lecture.
Thanks to its rich ornithological history and abundant bird life, the Ithaca's Splendid Spring Birds - A Presentation by Laura EricksonIthaca area is famous in the birding world, and some of the easiest-to-find birds are among the most fascinating-- from Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to Canada Geese.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about your favorite birds, including uncommon facts and indentifying features.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or visit http://lauraerickson.com/.