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

Family Storytime

Saturday, October 12, 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 "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.

Library Open

Sunday, October 13, 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
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, October 14, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Mondays

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Queer Craft Club

Monday, October 14, 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, October 15, 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.

Extended Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, October 15, 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 "Kids" group.

Tween Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Kids
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club. We will read and discuss great books together every month. Our October book will be A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz....

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club. We will read and discuss great books together every month. Our October book will be A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz. I hope to see you there!

Finance & Personnel Committee

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Steiner Conference 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: Steiner Conference 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, October 15, 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, October 16, 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: 13
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 One-on-One

Thursday, October 17, 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 "Kids" group.

Story + Craft

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About this event::

Story + Craft is our weekly reading + creating event for children! Join us for a read-aloud, followed by art-making or a guided craft. Best for children 5 and up, but you...

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

Story + Craft is our weekly reading + creating event for children! Join us for a read-aloud, followed by art-making or a guided craft. Best for children 5 and up, but younger are welcome with an adult to assist. 

Harm Reduction Resource Fair

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Avenue of the Friends at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Groups
About this event::

The focus of this Harm Reduction Resource Fair is to provide the opportunity for residents of Tompkins County to become better aware of what kind of services are available to them ...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Avenue of the Friends
Program Type: Community Groups
About this event::

The focus of this Harm Reduction Resource Fair is to provide the opportunity for residents of Tompkins County to become better aware of what kind of services are available to them and their loved ones, especially in regard to opioid use, harm redu

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, October 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room 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: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
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, October 17, 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 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.

Early Fall Baby & Toddler Storytime

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
About this event::

Caregivers and their children are invited to join Cassie at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S. Geneva St. for music, rhymes, movement and books. On days wh...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::

Caregivers and their children are invited to join Cassie at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S. Geneva St. for music, rhymes, movement and books.

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

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, October 18, 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, October 19, 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 "Adults" group.

Tech Lesson: Navigating Devices, Phones and Tablets

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
About this event::

Join Cornell Digital Tech & Innovation for an empowering workshop on Saturday, October 19th from 2:30 to 4:30 designed to help adults confidently navigate both iOS and And...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About this event::

Join Cornell Digital Tech & Innovation for an empowering workshop on Saturday, October 19th from 2:30 to 4:30 designed to help adults confidently navigate both iOS and Android devices, including phones and iPads.

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.

Library Open

Sunday, October 20, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, October 21, 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 "Kids" group.

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, October 21, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Mondays

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class