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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 1 2021 Mon

Break for Movies

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 1 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 "Teens" group.
Mar 1 2021 Mon

Teen Writing Workshops

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar 1 2021 Mon

Teen Writing Workshops

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
About this event::
Explore your creative muscles in our casual weekly writing workshops. Sign up for a couple or take them all - each week will be something a little different but attendance at all sessions is not required. These one-hour workshops will involve a va...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 1 2021 Mon

Virtual Panel by Panel Graphic Novel Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Full
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 1 2021 Mon

Virtual Panel by Panel Graphic Novel Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::
Adults are invited to celebrate their love of this diverse and subversive medium.  Registration is required, and books will be provided for participants. (Those who have their own copy are welcome to participate as well, just note when you si...
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar 2 2021 Tue

Virtual Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar 2 2021 Tue

Virtual Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills online at Family Storytime with Kelly here.  Check back each Tuesday for a new addition and watch anytime!&...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar 2 2021 Tue

Cartooning Basics with Illustrator Corinne Roberts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar 2 2021 Tue

Cartooning Basics with Illustrator Corinne Roberts

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Open
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: 53
About this event::
Presented as part of TCPL's Will Eisner Week celebration, we are excited to welcome Illustrator Corinne Roberts for a virtual drawing lesson! Love cartoons and want to make your own? Learning to draw cartoons is one of the first steps in drawing y...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 2 2021 Tue

Book a Librarian: Makerspace Software Tutorials

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 2 2021 Tue

Book a Librarian: Makerspace Software Tutorials

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
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.
Mar 3 2021 Wed

Book a Librarian: eBook and Employment Resources

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 3 2021 Wed

Book a Librarian: eBook and Employment Resources

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
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 "Adults" group.
Mar 3 2021 Wed

Break for Books

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 3 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.
Mar 3 2021 Wed

Virtual Toni Morrison Book Club and Making Meetup

12:00pm - 1:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 3 2021 Wed

Virtual Toni Morrison Book Club and Making Meetup

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Community Groups, Makerspace
About this event::
Join us for a virtual making meetup and sewing circle and bring your projects to work on while listening to the works of Toni Morrison! Register here: https://spaces.library.cornell.edu/event/7469920 Co-sponsored with Cornell University Library...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 3 2021 Wed

Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation

12:15pm - 12:45pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar 3 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...
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