READATHON 2019

8:00am - 11:45pm
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Outside Entrance of Library
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Fundraisers
About this event::
The READATHON is our challenge to read out loud - one reader at a time, 30 minutes each, all day long - to raise funds for our public library. This year our goal is to raise $25,000 with your help. Take a stand (or a comfy seat!) and help raise money...

One-on-One Tech Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::
Book a librarian for help with digital downloads or computer basics. ...

Spring Comics Camp for Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Writing, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace
About this event::
Join comic artist Ten Van Winkle for lessons on making comics, from drawing, to character creation, to storytelling! From ages 8-13, first-timers and old pros all welcome! This program will meet in the Makerspace with extra seating available in the D...

Spring Comics Camp for Kids

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Writing, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace
About this event::
Join comic artist Ten Van Winkle for lessons on making comics, from drawing, to character creation, to storytelling! From ages 8-13, first-timers and old pros all welcome! This program will meet in the Makerspace with extra seating available in the D...

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, 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 at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and hands-on fun. ...

Comic Creation Workshop Series for Teens

11:15am - 12:30pm
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Writing, Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
About this event::
Local comic book artist Ten Van Winkle will be on site in the Digital Lab each week to help you create your own comics. Learn how to use the skills you already have to tell stories with art. Registration is encouraged, drop-ins welcome. Attendance...

TCPL Robotics Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Full
Required
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
About this event::
3! 2! 1! SUMO! Learn basic robotics with TCPL Robotics Club. With this bi-weekly program youth ages 7-12 will be challenged to create the ultimate Bluetooth sumo robot! Participants will be introduced to code, circuits, and physics. Eac...

In Your Own Backyard!

12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures
About this event::
In Your Own Backyard is an exciting new interactive lecture series where you get to learn more about the amazing new findings regarding the world around you! Cornell's research labs are teeming with discoveries from the earth to the sky: from the imp...

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Time Warner Cable Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Groups, Meetings, Other
About this event::
This weekly group is intended for adults interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons who have RSVPed to rachel.e.hadley@gmail.com. Minors are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian. Contact Rachel for more information or to reserve a spot. ...

Adult Board Game Club

1:30pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Groups, Meetings
About this event::
Adults are invited to join our weekly board game club! Bring a favorite game or play one that's on hand.   ...
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The Smart is Strong Foundation College Mentorship Program- College Interview Workshop

1:45pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Event Description
This event is part of the Smart is Strong College Mentorship Program. We will be giving high school students who are currently applying to college tips on how to approach college admission interviews. ...

LEGO at the Library

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Other
About this event::
Children are invited to attend this weekly LEGO® brick building program. 'LEGO at the Library' encourages children to use their imaginations or LEGO books from the TCPL collection to create their own LEGO art! The Library will provide LEGO bricks, an...