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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Hand Puppet Workshop with LilySilly

2:30pm - 3:30pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

Hand Puppet Workshop with LilySilly

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About this event::
Join us for a puppet-making workshop with LilySilly! Children can make a hand puppet from provided materials. We provide the blank bodies, and fabric, buttons, beads, markers and other materials for children to add faces and accessories. We use hot g...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 6 2022 Wed

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Health & Wellness, Makerspace, Meetings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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? Join others in grades 6-12 t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am - 12:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am - 12:00pm
Waitlist
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 1
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 are one hour and a maximum of two people are allowed in the makerspace a...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Circus Culture Workshop for Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Circus Culture Workshop for Kids

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
About this event::
Kids are invited to learn juggling and use other circus props with Circus Culture! This four part drop-in series is free and open to the public. People of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to join the fun! Come to just one session, all four, o...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

One-on-One Tech Help

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Full
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

One-on-One Tech Help

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Online Chat, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please note - This series of appointments will be with volunteer technology tutor, Gusti, and he is able...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 are one hour and a maximum of two people are allowed in the makerspace a...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Tween Board Game Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Tween Board Game Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Groups, STEAM
About this event::
Interested 8-13 year olds are welcome to our weekly board game club this summer! Cool off in the library with good friends and great games! Drop-in at any time during this hour and a half program - which will be hosted by Mike Timonin, a local board ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Makerspace Open Hours

5:30pm - 7:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jul 7 2022 Thu

Makerspace Open Hours

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
About this event::
Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. We still must adhere to room occupancy requirements (max. 10 people at a time), but do not anticipate this being an issue often.  Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3...
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