The Getaway Guy has visited Cayuga Nature Center and the Johnson Museum of Art. Click on the link and scroll to November 17 for the Museum Getaway and October 13 for the Tree-House Getaway to view the videos. More

The updated Discovery Trail iPhone App is now available on the App Store. The Discovery Trail iPhone app provides information on-the-go to keep you in touch with the Trail's events, suggested itineraries, and member information such as hours, location and contact information. Also included is a live interactive Google map of member locations. More

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The Tompkins County Public Library is pleased to announce Sunday hours of 1 to 5 pm through April 1. More

February 4 to 21, 2012 at The History Center. As voter identification laws are enacted around the country and in commemoration of African American History Month, The History Center in Tompkins County, Cornell University and Ithaca College are partnering with John Brown Lives! to bring Dreaming of Timbuctoo to Ithaca, a traveling exhibition that delves into a little-known voting rights saga in pre-Civil War New York. More

Imagine exploring a watershed by diving into your backyard creek and taking an underwater journey all the way to the ocean. Embark on a journey through watersheds to see how everyone's actions affect the health of our ocean. Enjoy interacting with 3-D watershed models, piloting a full-size submersible from mountain stream to ocean, guiding water safely through a hazardous maze, diverting pollutants as they travel through storm-water drains, playing with early education exhibits inside a clubhouse, and many more engaging interactive exhibits. On display February 4 through May. More

Toddler Storytime on Tuesdays at 11:00 am from February 7 to April 24, 2012 for stories, songs, and fingerplays. Family Storytime on Saturdays at 11:00 am from February 4 to April 28 for great books and fantastic family fun! More

Enroll today to learn all about birds of the Cayuga Lake region from Wednesday, March 21 to Sunday, May 13, 2012. The full class consists of lectures, weekend field trips and special overnight trips to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Cape May, NJ. To get an idea of what the course is like, you can visit the class website or watch the video. More

Ever wanted to know more about the Museum of the Earth's 44-foot long Right Whale? Now is your chance! Whales: From the Depths of the National Geographic Collection presents the best sea mammal photography from National Geographic's extensive archives. Paired with specimens from the Paleontological Research Institution's (PRI) collection, content from its scientists, and ocean sound recordings from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Bioacoustic Research Program, these dramatic photographs from renowned marine wildlife photographers' intimate and close whale encounters tell the long story of whales' life on Earth. From January 26 to June 4, meet Right Whale #2030's millions of ancestors that have lived in every one of the world's oceans. More

Artist Jenny Pope will explore printmaking techniques in this workshop for adults. Participants will make color reduction woodcuts, a great way to make colorful multiples. Tuesdays for 4 weeks: January 31, February 7, 14, and 21. Fees: $70 Johnson Museum Members and students/$80 nonmembers. PLUS $21 for materials ($15 payable to the Johnson Museum + $6 payable to the instructor). Pre-registration and payment. Call 607 255-6464. More

The Treman Bird Feeding Garden is the place to be this winter, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 - 10 am and Sundays from 12 - 2 pm knowledgeable guides will be on hand to help you sort through our wonderful birds of winter, and you can help us count! More

Cornell Plantations is pleased to present an exhibition of photographs by Ithaca artist Chris Kitchen. The photographs displayed were all taken on and around the botanical gardens, arboretum, and natural areas of Cornell Plantations. The exhibition will be on display until February 28, 2012. More

Currently on exhibit at the Johnson Museum of Art - Lines of Control from January 21 to April 1; Facade Projection: Shorts by the Lumiere Brothers January 27 to February 20 and Carl Ostendarp: 'Fat Cakes'/'Myopic Void' January 27 to March 25. More

Have you ever wondered what the Earth was like millions of years ago? How changing sea levels, shifting continents, and mass extinctions shaped the world as we know it today? Join us for a special guided tour of the exhibits and journey through Earth's exciting history. Monday and Friday at 11:30 am and Saturday at 11 am. Included with Museum admission. More

The Tompkins County Public Library launches A Year of Art at the Library 2012 Saturday, January 7 with 'The Art and Science of Quilting.' Curated by Marcy Rosenkrantz, this exhibit features the work of 20 local fiber artists and will include an auction of small quilts, with all proceeds benefitting Library programs and services. More

On exhibit through March 2012 at The History Center in Tompkins County. Miller designed or remodeled over 80 buildings in Tompkins County during his career. He was known for beautiful and functional structures and innovative interiors with effective use of light, space, and decorative detail. Join us as we step into Ithaca's architectural past and make connections with our present. Visit website for exhibit events. More

Join our reference librarians for free, drop-in tutorials on using the OverDrive Digital Download service for downloading eBooks and audiobooks to Kindles, Nooks, iPads, smartphones or other app-based devices each Wednesday from 11:00 am to Noon or Thursday from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Participants will need a valid Library card and password to download items to their devices. Nook users who own laptops are also asked to bring their laptops along. More

At Tompkins County Public Library during February. Calling all kids and families! Join us the last Tuesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm And Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm for family fun. We'll provide entertaining board games for the whole family that can also help with homework tips. More