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Upcoming Events
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Aug
2
2021
Mon
Registration
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
2
2021
Mon
Library Branch:
Off Site
Age Group:
Families,
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
About this event::
Come enjoy our family summer yoga program with Kristina from Open Heart Kids Yoga. We will explore the themes of summer with mantras & mudras each week so you can take this yoga practice home with you.
We will meet at the park at 301 S. Geneva...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
2
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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
2
2021
Mon
Family Outdoor Art with the Johnson Museum: Gone Fishing
1:00pm - 3:00pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
2
2021
Mon
Family Outdoor Art with the Johnson Museum: Gone Fishing
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Creek Walk
Age Group:
Families,
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
About this event::
Children of all ages and their families are invited to a drop-in outdoor art series with TCPL and Carol Hockett and Andrea Murray from the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. Make your own unique work of art together inspired by the Johnson’s art from ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
2
2021
Mon
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
2
2021
Mon
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, virtual 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 wil...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
3
2021
Tue
Stories in the Park
11:30am - 12:00pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
3
2021
Tue
Stories in the Park
11:30am - 12:00pm
Library Branch:
Off Site
Age Group:
Families,
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
Program Type:
Storytimes
About this event::
Children and families are invited to join us each Tuesday in Dewitt Park for stories, music and family fun. After storytime, stay for lunch and shopping at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.
On days we're unable to meet due to weather, Kelly will post ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
3
2021
Tue
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
3
2021
Tue
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
About this event::
Swoosh! A grappling hook just barely misses your face as automata pirates make haste to board your rickety airship. What do you do?
TCPL is inviting teen patrons to a weekly virtual theatre of the mind D&D g...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
4
2021
Wed
Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation
12:15pm - 12:45pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
4
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...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
4
2021
Wed
Tween Board Game Club - Meets Outside!
2:00pm - 3:30pm
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
4
2021
Wed
Tween Board Game Club - Meets Outside!
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Creek Walk
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Community Groups,
STEAM
About this event::
8-12 year olds welcome to join us for outdoor board games this summer at the library! Learn a new game with local board game aficianado Mike Timonin or play an old favorite with a friend. Games and puzzles provided, but feel free to bring a favo...