The Downtown Ithaca Alliance recently recognized some downtown businesses, organizations, service providers, and community members during its 25th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony. Our awardees are as follows: City Partner Recognition: Julie Holcomb, retired City Clerk; & Tom Parsons, retired Ithaca Fire Department Chief, and the Ithaca Fire Department. Julie Holcomb: Julie was an Ithaca institution in her own right. … Read More
TCPL launches Summer Reading Programs for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Tompkins County Public Library is offering summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults, beginning Saturday, June 26 and continuing through Saturday, August 7. Opportunities for outdoor and virtual programs, games, and prizes are available for all ages! Kids Summer Adventure, for ages 0-10, will kick off with an online event featuring The Great and Powerful Dave on Saturday, June … Read More
TCPL Offering “Book a Librarian” virtual meeting opportunities
The Tompkins County Public Library will offer patrons 30-minute one-on-one meetings via Zoom to discuss and help with a range of topics. Before COVID, a favorite task of Adult Services librarians was working with patrons and teaching new skills, ranging from computer help to makerspace skills, genealogy, book recommendations, and more. While all meetings will remain virtual for the time … Read More
