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Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
4
2021
Wed
Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation
12:15pm - 12:45pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
4
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.
Aug
4
2021
Wed
Tween Board Game Club - Meets Outside!
2:00pm - 3:30pm
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
4
2021
Wed
Tween Board Game Club - Meets Outside!
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Creek Walk
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Community Groups,
STEAM
About this event::
8-12 year olds welcome to join us for outdoor board games this summer at the library! Learn a new game with local board game aficianado Mike Timonin or play an old favorite with a friend. Games and puzzles provided, but feel free to bring a favo...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
4
2021
Wed
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
4
2021
Wed
Library Branch:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults,
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes and Workshops,
Offsite
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
About this event::
Learn to draw from life - no experience necessary! Local artist Ten Van Winkle will lead weekly in-person, socially distant drawing classes. Registration not required but appreciated.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own pencils, erasers...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
5
2021
Thu
Registration
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
5
2021
Thu
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Families,
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
Program Type:
Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
About this event::
Come Join other families and friends for songs, rhymes, activities, stories, and books at our monthly virtual live Chinese (Mandarin) storytime on the first Thursday each month. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome!
Register...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
5
2021
Thu
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
5
2021
Thu
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 navigate eBook or employment resources available through the library.
During this 30 minute ZOOM session, the goal be to cover some of the following topics:
Setting up t...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
5
2021
Thu
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
5
2021
Thu
Library Branch:
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
About this event::
Swoosh! A grappling hook just barely misses your face as automata pirates make haste to board your rickety airship. What do you do?
TCPL is inviting teen patrons to a weekly in-person theatre of the mind D&D game. Each gam...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
6
2021
Fri
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
6
2021
Fri
Library Branch:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Offsite
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
As a part of this year's summer reading program, TCPL is inviting patrons to join us on a tour of the Cornell Botanic Gardens. Patrons and library staff will meet at the Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center, and will be led on the tour by garden staff...
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Aug
6
2021
Fri
Baby Storytime Meets Outside!
10:30am - 11:00am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Aug
6
2021
Fri
Baby Storytime Meets Outside!
10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch:
Off Site
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type:
Storytimes
About this event::
We're moving Baby Storytime outside! Caregivers and their babies 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 we're unable to meet due to wea...