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Dusty and Dott Live!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Other
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
About this event::

Watch this space for more information about a live performance by Dusty & Dott! Dusty & Dott's mission is to foster the voice and imagination of the next generation. Bri...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Performance, Other
About this event::

Watch this space for more information about a live performance by Dusty & Dott!

Person writing python scripts on computer with text book next to their laptop.

TCPL x CNC Coding Club: Learn to code with real-world data!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center! Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment! The Tompkins County Public Library is teami...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Digital Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center!

Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment!

child with paint

Summer Art Fun

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
About this event::

Let your imagination soar with local artist and teacher, Stiller Zusman. This is a drop-in program and well-suited for children ages 3-6 and their families. 

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About this event::

Let your imagination soar with local artist and teacher, Stiller Zusman. This is a drop-in program and well-suited for children ages 3-6 and their families. 

Rainbow Family Fridays. Second friday of each month. 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Thaler/Howell Room.

Rainbow Family Fridays

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
About this event::

Rainbow Family Fridays are social events for parents, children, and families who identify as LGBTQIA+. This event meets the second Friday of each month to talk, read, play, and con...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Rainbow Family Fridays are social events for parents, children, and families who identify as LGBTQIA+. This event meets the second Friday of each month to talk, read, play, and connect with other families who may share similar experiences!

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Build Night for Families

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds. Participants will also have the opportunity to dis...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Other
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds.

Person writing python scripts on computer with text book next to their laptop.

TCPL x CNC Coding Club: Learn to code with real-world data!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center! Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment! The Tompkins County Public Library is teami...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Digital Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center!

Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment!

Family Board Game Club

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
About this event::

Join us for Family Board Game Club! Adults and kids ages 8 and up are welcome to come play board games with us in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room every other Wednesday from 4 to...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Join us for Family Board Game Club! Adults and kids ages 8 and up are welcome to come play board games with us in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room every other Wednesday from 4 to 6pm beginning June 5.

Cover for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Kids and Tweens: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Families, Kids, Teens
About this event::

TCPL is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament for Kids and Tweens (ages 8-12!) Register to claim your spot in the bracket. Snacks will be provided and first and second...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
About this event::

TCPL is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament for Kids and Tweens (ages 8-12!) Register to claim your spot in the bracket.

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Build Night for Families

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds. Participants will also have the opportunity to dis...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Other
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds.

Person writing python scripts on computer with text book next to their laptop.

TCPL x CNC Coding Club: Learn to code with real-world data!

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center! Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment! The Tompkins County Public Library is teami...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Digital Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center!

Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment!

Sciencenter Live Animal show

Sciencenter Live Animal Show

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Groups, Science and Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
About this event::

Join the Sciencenter to meet snakes, lizards, and invertebrates, learn about animal adaptations, and explore how researchers use biomimicry to help solve problems!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Community Groups, Science and Nature, STEAM
About this event::

Join the Sciencenter to meet snakes, lizards, and invertebrates, learn about animal adaptations, and explore how researchers use biomimicry to help solve problems!

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Best Friend

Early Readers Book Club

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Families, Kids
About this event::

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to join our Early Readers Book Club. This program is meant to introduce excellent emerging reader books to children who have graduated from story...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About this event::

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to join our Early Readers Book Club.

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Build Night for Families

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds. Participants will also have the opportunity to dis...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Other
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds.

Person writing python scripts on computer with text book next to their laptop.

TCPL x CNC Coding Club: Learn to code with real-world data!

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center! Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment! The Tompkins County Public Library is teami...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Digital Lab, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center!

Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment!

Family Board Game Club

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
About this event::

Join us for Family Board Game Club! Adults and kids ages 8 and up are welcome to come play board games with us in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room every other Wednesday from 4 to...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Join us for Family Board Game Club! Adults and kids ages 8 and up are welcome to come play board games with us in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room every other Wednesday from 4 to 6pm beginning June 5.

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Photograph of Cayuga Chamber Orchestra performing at the Tompkins County Public Library

Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Family Concert Series

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ezra Cornell Reading Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
About this event::

Get swept up in the magic created by great stories and live music as the CCO and Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) join forces for our annual Family Concert & Storytime Ser...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Ezra Cornell Reading Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Music, Performance, Storytimes
About this event::

Get swept up in the magic created by great stories and live music as the CCO and Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) join forces for our annual Family Concert & Storytime Series, now in its eleventh season!  We select a different childr

Library Open

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library - Public Area and Stacks at Tompkins County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Library - Public Area and Stacks
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Open

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library - Public Area and Stacks at Tompkins County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Library - Public Area and Stacks
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!