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Maker Mondays

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc... Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 ar...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

pink quilt

Meet the Artist: Therese O'Connor

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Avenue of the Friends at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

Join exhibiting artist Therese O'Connor in the Avenue of the Friends for a meet-and-greet! Ask questions and learn about O'Connor's artistic process and work. O’Connor is a loca...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Avenue of the Friends
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits
About this event::

Join exhibiting artist Therese O'Connor in the Avenue of the Friends for a meet-and-greet! Ask questions and learn about O'Connor's artistic process and work.

3-D Printing

3-D Printing One-on-One

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

Interested in 3-D printing and want to learn more?  Join volunteer George in TCPL’s makerspace for a tutorial session on how to get started!  Participants will learn the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

Interested in 3-D printing and want to learn more?  Join volunteer George in TCPL’s makerspace for a tutorial session on how to get started!

"We're here for you" is displayed on a gray rectangle in front of a rainbow, clouds, and sun

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Age Group:
Teens
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 se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
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?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 ar...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

Cover of Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte and Ann Xu

Tween Book Club - Measuring Up

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
About this event::

Readers ages 10-14 are welcome to join our Tween Book Club!  For May we will read Measuring Up by Anne LaMotte and Ann Xu. Registration is required as space is limited. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
About this event::

Readers ages 10-14 are welcome to join our Tween Book Club! 

For May we will read Measuring Up by Anne LaMotte and Ann Xu.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 equi...

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.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 ar...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 ar...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

3-D Printing

3-D Printing One-on-One

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
About this event::

Interested in 3-D printing and want to learn more?  Join volunteer George in TCPL’s makerspace for a tutorial session on how to get started!  Participants will learn the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

Interested in 3-D printing and want to learn more?  Join volunteer George in TCPL’s makerspace for a tutorial session on how to get started!

"We're here for you" is displayed on a gray rectangle in front of a rainbow, clouds, and sun

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Age Group:
Teens
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 se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
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?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 ar...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 equi...

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.

Five different robot cars adjacent to the TCPL logo.

TCPL Robotics Club: Monthly Robot Racing

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Families, Kids, Teens
About this event::

It's robot racing time! TCPL is inviting youth 8+, Teens, and families to a monthly robot race in the Makerspace! Each month participants will be challenged to program and tune ...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
About this event::

It's robot racing time!

A person using a Python book at a cafe to write code on their laptop.

TCPL Coding Club: Python Basics for Teens

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simpl...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simple, beginner-friendly way to get into coding.

Participant using plastic nips to make miniature robot.

Maker Mondays

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc... Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 ar...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

"We're here for you" is displayed on a gray rectangle in front of a rainbow, clouds, and sun

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Age Group:
Teens
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 se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
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?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 ar...

Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

What do you want to make?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Teens
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 equi...

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.

A person using a Python book at a cafe to write code on their laptop.

TCPL Coding Club: Python Basics for Teens

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simpl...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::

TCPL's Coding Club invites teens ages 12 - 18 to a weekly hands-on series on learning Python. Python is currently one of the most versatile programming languages and offers a simple, beginner-friendly way to get into coding.

Participant using plastic nips to make miniature robot.

Maker Mondays

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc... Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to...

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...

"We're here for you" is displayed on a gray rectangle in front of a rainbow, clouds, and sun

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Age Group:
Teens
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 se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
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?