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Ithaca, NY 14850
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Upcoming Events

Dec 5 2023 Tue

Private Mtg

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Dec 5 2023 Tue

Private Mtg

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 5 2023 Tue

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 5 2023 Tue

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 5 2023 Tue

TCPL Robotics Club: Time Attack Racing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 5 2023 Tue

TCPL Robotics Club: Time Attack Racing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
About this event::
TCPL is inviting families and youth ages 8 - 19 to weekly autonomous robot time attack racing! Every Tuesday TCPL will have new track where participants will be challenged to set the best lap time. The are three categories of robot cars to choose ...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Dec 5 2023 Tue

LEGO Build Night for Families

5:30pm - 6:30pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Dec 5 2023 Tue

LEGO Build Night for Families

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Other
About this event::
TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds. Participants will also have the opportunity to display their creations in the Youth Services section for one week. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 6 2023 Wed

Award Winners Book Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 6 2023 Wed

Award Winners Book Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Classes and Workshops, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About this event::
Kids ages 9-13 are welcome to join this bi-monthly, in person book club that focuses on award winning books and authors! Each participant will receive a copy of the selected award winning book to keep and read in advance of our meeting. We will then ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 6 2023 Wed

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec 6 2023 Wed

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 to ...
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