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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun 16 2023 Fri

Learn to Sew One-on-One

11:00am - 12:00pm
Full
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun 16 2023 Fri

Learn to Sew One-on-One

11:00am - 12:00pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine! Join volunteer Therese for a one hour instructional introduction to sewing. You will learn the parts, threading, and basic use of the machine.   If you register for this event and find ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun 16 2023 Fri

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm - 5:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun 16 2023 Fri

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::
Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D printer, Cricut, or sewing/embroidery machines.  All equipment will be available on a first come first served basis and machine...
This event is in the "Families" group.
Jun 17 2023 Sat

Summer Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
This event is in the "Families" group.
Jun 17 2023 Sat

Summer Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
About this event::
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills every week at Family Storytime! Registration is not required. If you’d like to receive weekly email reminders for these storytimes, co...
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Jun 17 2023 Sat

Playtime with the Finger Lakes Toy Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Jun 17 2023 Sat

Playtime with the Finger Lakes Toy Library

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
About this event::
Families with young children are invited to come play with an assortment of toys appropriate for infants and toddlers. The Finger Lakes Toy Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to toys and play while fostering a communit...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun 17 2023 Sat

Civic Season Kickoff Pizza & Trivia Party with the Roper Center

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jun 17 2023 Sat

Civic Season Kickoff Pizza & Trivia Party with the Roper Center

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Adults, Families, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
About this event::
Join the Roper Center for a fun filled pizza and trivia party to kickoff the Civic Season. The United States of America turns 250-years-old in 2026 - and the next chapter will be defined by us, we the people. What will your slice of history be? ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun 19 2023 Mon

Queer Craft Meetup

6:00pm - 8:00pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jun 19 2023 Mon

Queer Craft Meetup

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Community Groups, Digital Lab
About this event::
Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own craft project, such as knitting, crochet, felting, embroidery, drawing, or any other craft that does not involve liquids (including...
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