Library Literati Events
Who Are the Library Literati?
Literati are traditionally defined as well-educated literary people. Along with loving literature (which we consider in broad terms), our Library Literati group is made up of people who also love the Library!
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Through special social events, Library Literati support TCPL--and have a fun time doing it. Since the launch of the Literati in 2019, we've hosted a Library Speakeasy, with costumes, food, drinks, games, and more, online trivia events, where participants enjoyed the literary puns and esoterica of Quizmaster and local celebrity, Bob Proehl, and Hold On, Let Me Ask a Librarian, inspired by the NPR classic, Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me.
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We're always dreaming up fun events! If you'd like to be among the first to know about these fun, unique opportunities to support TCPL, sign up for our semi-regular e-blasts using this link.
I was so excited when I could get my library card at TCPL. As an Ithaca College student, getting to be part of the library began to solidify my identity as an Ithacan. I've loved getting to see how TCPL fosters community between its users with events like Library Literati's Trivia Nights to Family Storytimes. I love TCPL because it welcomes everyone.
--Rachel Balzano,
former Library Foundation Board of Directors
SILENT READING PARTY III
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Liquid State Brewing Company
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SILENT READING PARTY IV
Sunday, July 13, 2025
The Backyard at Northstar House
SILENT READING PARTY II
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
South Hill Cider
Sponsored by Odyssey Bookstore and Laura Larson
SILENT READING PARTY
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Argos Warehouse
Silent Reading Parties
Our Silent Reading Parties have a real cult following! The ultimate intorvert's event, the Silent Reading Party includes periods of silent reading in community with other avid readers, snacks, drinks, conversation, and Library Love! Get on the e-news mailing list to be the first to hear about these fun events!
HOLD ON...LET ME ASK A LIBRARIAN
October 28, 2021
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Inspired by the popular NPR show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Hold on...Let Me Ask a Librarian featured a panel of special guests answering questions about TCPL's resources, history, treasures, and secrets, as well as some Tompkins county trivia. Attendees played along from home.
VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHTS
October 7, 2020
February 26, 2021
SPEAKEASY
October 11, 2019
Our very first Literati event was a Speakeasy in the Library after hours.
Emily Doyle, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Howard Hanna Real Estate
Speakeasy sponsors
