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Avast, ye hearties, Tompkins County Public Library is celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day September 19 with activities and events for landlubbers of all ages.

Originally conceived in 1995, Talk Like a Pirate Day gained notoriety in 2002 when comedian Dave Barry mentioned it in his syndicated column.  Pirate lovers around the world have celebrated with “arrghs” and “ahoys” ever since, but the Library has a more educational way of recognizing this spirited, annual event.

“TCPL is awash with resources perfect for celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day,” said Librarian Debbie Collier.  “From print and audio versions of “Peter Pan” and “Robinson Crusoe,” to “The Pirates of the Caribbean” on DVD, TCPL has something for pirate lovers of all ages.”

Among the most unique and increasingly popular pirate-themed resources in the Library’s collection are the MANGO Languages databases, which offer instruction for learning more than 50 languages, including special courses for anyone Learning English as a Second Language and, of course, Pirate!

The Library celebration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day will feature youth, teen and adult book displays, MANGO instruction from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a Library-wide treasure hunt, which requires patrons to use Library resources to answer questions.  Patrons who answer eight out of 12 questions correctly will earn the title of “Bookaneer,”  receive a certificate and a chocolate treasure and be entered in a drawing for a Library prize basket.

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