City
of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, Ithaca College President Tom Rochon and
acclaimed author Michael Turback will launch the Tompkins County Public Library
Foundation’s 2012 Annual Appeal with “You Are Here: A Conversation About
Living and Learning in Tompkins County,” September 23 at 1 p.m. in the
Library’s BorgWarner Community Room.
Inspired by Turback’s enlightening and entertaining book “Surrounded by Reality: 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Ithaca, NY,” the program will explore--through excerpts from the book and candid observations from Myrick and Rochon--the compelling history, authentic character and disarming allure of Ithaca and Tompkins County.
Turback will serve as moderator of the event, reading passages from his book and soliciting insight from Myrick and Rochon on their perspectives of life in one of America’s “most enlightened” cities. The audience will also have an opportunity to participate during the event as Turback hosts a quiz show-style game of local trivia.
The program serves to highlight the 2012 Annual Fund Campaign, for which Tom Rochon, and his wife, Amber Rochon, serve as co-chairs.
“We are delighted to lead this year’s fundraising effort,” Tom said. “The Rochon family is proud to be part of a community that so deeply recognizes the importance of its public library and that so generously supports the library's mission. Today more than ever, TCPL is at the hub of the most important discussions being held in our community. The world of information continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and one's ability to work with that information is the most important skill for active citizenship and success in life. The Library has taken a leadership role not only in helping us get access to the information we need, but also in helping us navigate the over-abundance of information that is out there.”
This program is free and open to the public; however, gifts and pledges toward the Foundation’s 2012 fundraising goal of $285,000 will be appreciated. To make a donation, visit “donate now,” mail a contribution to the Foundation in care of the Library, drop off a check or contact Tompkins County Public Library Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Smith Jablonski at ssmithjablonski@tcpl.org.
Program attendees who commit to a monthly pledge will receive a signed copy of “Surrounded by Reality.”
For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or cwheeler@tcpl.org.
Inspired by Turback’s enlightening and entertaining book “Surrounded by Reality: 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Ithaca, NY,” the program will explore--through excerpts from the book and candid observations from Myrick and Rochon--the compelling history, authentic character and disarming allure of Ithaca and Tompkins County.
Turback will serve as moderator of the event, reading passages from his book and soliciting insight from Myrick and Rochon on their perspectives of life in one of America’s “most enlightened” cities. The audience will also have an opportunity to participate during the event as Turback hosts a quiz show-style game of local trivia.
The program serves to highlight the 2012 Annual Fund Campaign, for which Tom Rochon, and his wife, Amber Rochon, serve as co-chairs.
“We are delighted to lead this year’s fundraising effort,” Tom said. “The Rochon family is proud to be part of a community that so deeply recognizes the importance of its public library and that so generously supports the library's mission. Today more than ever, TCPL is at the hub of the most important discussions being held in our community. The world of information continues to grow by leaps and bounds, and one's ability to work with that information is the most important skill for active citizenship and success in life. The Library has taken a leadership role not only in helping us get access to the information we need, but also in helping us navigate the over-abundance of information that is out there.”
This program is free and open to the public; however, gifts and pledges toward the Foundation’s 2012 fundraising goal of $285,000 will be appreciated. To make a donation, visit “donate now,” mail a contribution to the Foundation in care of the Library, drop off a check or contact Tompkins County Public Library Foundation Executive Director Suzanne Smith Jablonski at ssmithjablonski@tcpl.org.
Program attendees who commit to a monthly pledge will receive a signed copy of “Surrounded by Reality.”
For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or cwheeler@tcpl.org.
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