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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Ezra Cornell Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
About this event::

Meet Dan Kopcow, fiction author of the award-winning rom-com novel, Madcap Serenade, published by Black Rose Writing. Dan will be reading from his novel followed by Q&A. Come on down for a great time!

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
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 for songs, rhymes, movement and books at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S.

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

Rainbow Family Fridays

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Rainbow Family Fridays are social events for parents, children, and families who identify as LGBTQIA+. This event meets the second Friday of each month to talk, read, play, and connect with other families who may share similar experiences!

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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 "Kids" group.

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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...

This event is in the "Families" group.

Stories in the Park

11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather while celebrating reading and building early literacy skills every week!  Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.  In inclement weather, we'll meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.&

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Digital Lab, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center!

Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment!

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.

Family Board Game Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Join us for Family Board Game Club! Adults and kids ages 8 and up are welcome to come play board games with us in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room every other Wednesday from 4 to 6pm beginning June 5.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
About this event::

TCPL is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament for Kids and Tweens (ages 8-12!) Register to claim your spot in the bracket.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
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 for songs, rhymes, movement and books at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
About this event::

Love to write your own stories? Have ideas for your own characters and worlds, or an interest in writing fanfiction? Join Adrienne Raw for a Teen Creative Writing Workshop! Adrienne is a SUNY Cortland Assistant Professor of Professional Writing.

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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 "Kids" group.

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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...

This event is in the "Families" group.

Stories in the Park

11:00am - 11:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather while celebrating reading and building early literacy skills every week!  Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.  In inclement weather, we'll meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.&

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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Digital Lab, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About this event::

Dive into coding at the library and nature center!

Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment!