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Makerspace One-on-One

Thursday, December 5, 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?

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Winter Crafternoon

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
About this event::

Get into the winter holiday spirit by creating your own crafts.  Plus, don’t miss the chance to capture your holiday spirit at the selfie station. Join us for a jolly time at ...

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

Get into the winter holiday spirit by creating your own crafts.  Plus, don’t miss the chance to capture your holiday spirit at the selfie station.

Library Services & Policy

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ages 8 to 108 Board Game Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
About this event::

If you are between the ages of 8 and 108, come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm. No registration is necess...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

If you are between the ages of 8 and 108, come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
About this event::

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!Visit the Makerspace t...

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

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Ithaca College Violin Concert

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Avenue of the Friends at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
About this event::

Join the Tompkins County Public Library and Ithaca College for a FREE violin concert at the Library. The concert will feature performances by Ithaca College student musicians. T...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Avenue of the Friends
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Music
About this event::

Join the Tompkins County Public Library and Ithaca College for a FREE violin concert at the Library. The concert will feature performances by Ithaca College student musicians.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library Annual Meeting

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Groups
Age Group:
Adults
About this event::

The public is invited to attend the Friends of the Library Annual meeting on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. To learn more abo...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Groups
About this event::

The public is invited to attend the Friends of the Library Annual meeting on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.

Late Fall Baby & Toddler Storytime

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
About this event::

Caregivers and their children are invited to join us for music, rhymes, movement and books.  Storytime will be followed by a playtime from 11-12.  Come and join the ...

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

Caregivers and their children are invited to join us for music, rhymes, movement and books.  Storytime will be followed by a playtime from 11-12.  Come and join the fun while building early literacy skills!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, December 6, 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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
About this event::

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and h...

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

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and hands-on fun.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Calvin's Comic Adventures

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids
About this event::

"Calvin’s Comic Adventures” is a comic-filled program where young minds can bring the popular comics of Calvin and Hobbes to life through engaging activities. Alongside their fa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
About this event::

"Calvin’s Comic Adventures” is a comic-filled program where young minds can bring the popular comics of Calvin and Hobbes to life through engaging activities.

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TCPL Foundation

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full 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: BorgWarner Full
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, December 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...

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?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Mondays

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
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 lea...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
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 learn and use the Makerspace.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Queer Craft Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Community Groups, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
About this event::

Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. We will provide a simple craft each month for participants to get creative with but feel free t...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Community Groups, Makerspace
About this event::

Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. We will provide a simple craft each month for participants to get creative with but feel free to bring whatever project you're working on! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
About this event::

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making! Visit the Makerspa...

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

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to join the Teen Book Club. For December we will be reading Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards. Books will be provided to registered patron...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
About this event::

Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to join the Teen Book Club. For December we will be reading Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards. Books will be provided to registered patrons and available for pick up at the teen desk.

Finance & Personnel Committee

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room at Tompkins County Public Library
About this event::

If you are interesting in attending this committee meeting, please email Leslie Tabor at ltabor@tcpl.org for details.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
About this event::

If you are interesting in attending this committee meeting, please email Leslie Tabor at ltabor@tcpl.org for details.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Build Night for Families

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

Wednesday, December 11, 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: 8
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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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.