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Spring Writes Poetry and Prose Open Mic

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ezra Cornell Reading Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Poetry
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Teens
About this event::

PLEASE NOTE: THE EVENT IS NOW CLOSED TO ADDITIONAL READERS. We received more requests to read than we have time to accommodate. We will draw names randomly from the pool of people ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Ezra Cornell Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Teens
Program Type: Performance, Poetry
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
About this event::

PLEASE NOTE: THE EVENT IS NOW CLOSED TO ADDITIONAL READERS. We received more requests to read than we have time to accommodate. We will draw names randomly from the pool of people who want to read.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

*This session is cancelled. We will see you on Tuesday!* Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D pr...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

*This session is cancelled. We will see you on Tuesday!*

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required.

A New Hope

Star Wars Day: Screening of A New Hope

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
About this event::

Join us for a screening of Episode IV: A New Hope in the Thaler/Howell Room. Plus, stay for a lightsaber demo and workshop at 3pm with Ithaca Sabers! Register here to save your ...

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

Join us for a screening of Episode IV: A New Hope in the Thaler/Howell Room.

A person using a Python book at a cafe to write code on their laptop.

TCPL Coding Club: Python Basics for Teens

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simpl...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simple, beginner-friendly way to get into coding.

May the 4th Be With You logo

Star Wars Day: Lightsaber Training

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
About this event::

Join us for a lightsaber demonstration and workshop with Ithaca Sabers! Please register to save your spot. All ages welcome! (P.S. Drop in for a screening of the film that st...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::

Join us for a lightsaber demonstration and workshop with Ithaca Sabers!

Please register to save your spot. All ages welcome!

Library Open

Sunday, May 5, 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
TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

What do you want to make? Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut.  Sessions ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

Participant using plastic nips to make miniature robot.

Maker Mondays

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc... Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...

rainbow of fruit

Fruits and Vegetables: Simple Solutions with SNAP-ED

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Community Groups, Health & Wellness, Science and Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

Join a SNAP-Ed Nutritionist for a FREE workshop. Learn tricks to purchase and prepare fruits and vegetables to help you get your recommended amount. Registration here is appreciate...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Groups, Health & Wellness, Science and Nature
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
About this event::

Join a SNAP-Ed Nutritionist for a FREE workshop. Learn tricks to purchase and prepare fruits and vegetables to help you get your recommended amount. Registration here is appreciated but not required.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

What do you want to make? Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut.  Sessions ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

3-D Printing

3-D Printing One-on-One

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

Interested in 3-D printing and want to learn more?  Join volunteer George in TCPL’s makerspace for a tutorial session on how to get started!  Participants will learn the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

Interested in 3-D printing and want to learn more?  Join volunteer George in TCPL’s makerspace for a tutorial session on how to get started!

"We're here for you" is displayed on a gray rectangle in front of a rainbow, clouds, and sun

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
About this event::

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

What do you want to make? Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut.  Sessions ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D printer, Cricut, or sewing/embroidery machines.  All equi...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required.

A person using a Python book at a cafe to write code on their laptop.

TCPL Coding Club: Python Basics for Teens

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simpl...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simple, beginner-friendly way to get into coding.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

What do you want to make? Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut.  Sessions ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

Participant using plastic nips to make miniature robot.

Maker Mondays

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc... Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

What do you want to make? Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut.  Sessions ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

3-D Printing

3-D Printing One-on-One

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

Interested in 3-D printing and want to learn more?  Join volunteer George in TCPL’s makerspace for a tutorial session on how to get started!  Participants will learn the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

Interested in 3-D printing and want to learn more?  Join volunteer George in TCPL’s makerspace for a tutorial session on how to get started!

"We're here for you" is displayed on a gray rectangle in front of a rainbow, clouds, and sun

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
About this event::

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

What do you want to make? Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut.  Sessions ar...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D printer, Cricut, or sewing/embroidery machines.  All equi...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required.

Five different robot cars adjacent to the TCPL logo.

TCPL Robotics Club: Monthly Robot Racing

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Families, Kids, Teens
About this event::

It's robot racing time! TCPL is inviting youth 8+, Teens, and families to a monthly robot race in the Makerspace! Each month participants will be challenged to program and tune ...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
About this event::

It's robot racing time!

A person using a Python book at a cafe to write code on their laptop.

TCPL Coding Club: Python Basics for Teens

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simpl...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simple, beginner-friendly way to get into coding.