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Ask a Librarian at TCPL is available for ready-reference questions. We can provide brief answers to questions or suggest further sources to answer your question. For genealogical research questions, please visit our research services page. As with all reference questions, email and online reference questions will remain confidential.
The Information and Learning Services Reference Desk is staffed all the hours the library is open. You may call the Reference Desk during library hours at (607) 272-4556.
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Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2021
Mon
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2021
Mon
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
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
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
26
2021
Tue
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
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
26
2021
Tue
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
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
27
2021
Wed
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
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
Registration
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
27
2021
Wed
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...