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Ithaca, NY 14850
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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 25 2021 Mon

Book a Librarian: Local History and Genealogy

12:00am - 12:30pm
Full
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 25 2021 Mon

Book a Librarian: Local History and Genealogy

12:00am - 12:30pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
Reserve a 1-on-1 virtual appointment with Librarian Meghan to learn about research methods and resources for your genealogy or local history project. During this 30 minute ZOOM session, we can review topics such as: How to use HeritageQuest....
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 25 2021 Mon

Break for Movies

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 25 2021 Mon

Break for Movies

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Online Chat
About this event::
Join us to talk about movies, TV shows, and other viewing interests! Mondays, 12-1 pm on Facebook.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Let's Draw Together: Virtual Art Meet-up

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Let's Draw Together: Virtual Art Meet-up

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, Online Chat, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
About this event::
Join TCPL Makerspace librarian Cady for a virtual ZOOM lunchtime drawing meet-up! Cady will lead the group in fun drawing exercises, games and activities to loosen you up, relieve stress and have fun. Beginners, nervous artists, writers, and anyone l...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Book a Librarian: Makerspace Software Tutorials

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 26 2021 Tue

Book a Librarian: Makerspace Software Tutorials

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::
Reserve a 30 minute virtual appointment with Librarian Assistant Josh for a tutorial on one of the following software programs: Inkscape (Free and open-source vector graphics editor that can be used for preparing designs for laser cut...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Book a Librarian: Borrowing eBooks with Libby & OverDrive

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Book a Librarian: Borrowing eBooks with Libby & OverDrive

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Online Chat, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::
Reserve a 1-on-1 virtual appointment with Librarian Tom to learn how to borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks with Libby and OverDrive. During this 30 minute ZOOM session, the goal be to cover the following topics: Setting up the Libby app on your m...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Break for Books

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Break for Books

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Online Chat
About this event::
Join us on Wednesdays from noon to 1 on Facebook for a lively discussion about what we're all reading! Following our book chat, we'll update the Patron Picks list so everyone can have a handy list of the recommendations for that week. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation

12:15pm - 12:45pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Offsite
About this event::
Facilitated by psychotherapist and Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Anna Salamone, RN, LCSW, these sessions will encourage participants to shift out of "automatic pilot" mode and observe the workings of the mind, body, a...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

STEAM Book Club: Capture the Flag

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Full
Registration
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

STEAM Book Club: Capture the Flag

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs, STEAM
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
Kids ages 8 - 12 are invited to join our monthly STEAM Book Club. This month we are discussing Capture the Flag by Kate Messner and will be joined by a special guest TBD. Space is limited. Register online to reserve a copy of the book. This meeting...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Virtual ESL Talk Time

3:45pm - 4:45pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan 27 2021 Wed

Virtual ESL Talk Time

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::
Do you want to practice your conversation skills? Join our virtual discussion and meet others who are learning English in an informal and friendly group setting. In these meetings, English language learners will have the opportunity to talk with...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 28 2021 Thu

Book a Librarian: Sewing & Craft Basics

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan 28 2021 Thu

Book a Librarian: Sewing & Craft Basics

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Online Chat
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::
Reserve a 1-on-1 virtual appointment with Librarian Cady to learn about sewing machines or hand crafts. During this 30 minute ZOOM session, you can opt to focus on one of the following topics:   1. Take a tour of a sewing machine, and l...
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