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Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
About this event::

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!

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Ages 8 to 108 Board Game Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Kids, Teens

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Drop-in for Open Hours - registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Drop-in for Open Hours - registration is not required.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

What do you want to make?

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

What do you want to make?

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Technology Basics One-on-One

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

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Meditation and Mindfulness

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join Anna Salamone of FireFly Farm Retreat for a monthly meditation and mindfulness practice.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Join Anna Salamone of FireFly Farm Retreat for a monthly meditation and mindfulness practice.

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Technology Basics One-on-One

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

D.M. Brainstorming Group Flyer TEXT: A place for those who run tabletop role-playing games to brainstorm ideas, seek out tools and support for preparing future game sessions with supportive, creative gamers and librarian guidance. 1st Wednesday of the month Starting on July 2nd 6:00pm to 7:30pm Cornell Reading Room

DM Brainstorming Group

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ezra Cornell Reading Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

A place for those who run tabletop role-playing games to brainstorm ideas, seek out tools and support for preparing future game sessions with supportive, creative gamers and librarian guidance.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Ezra Cornell Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

A place for those who run tabletop role-playing games to brainstorm ideas, seek out tools and support for preparing future game sessions with supportive, creative gamers and librarian guidance.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

What do you want to make?

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

What do you want to make?

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GO ITHACA Open Hours

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Avenue of the Friends at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Join GO ITHACA for Open Hours at TCPL!

GO ITHACA is proud to help transform transportation in Tompkins County! Our program makes sustainable commuting accessible and affordable for everyone.

With our membership, you get:

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Avenue of the Friends
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Groups, Other
About this event::

Join GO ITHACA for Open Hours at TCPL!

GO ITHACA is proud to help transform transportation in Tompkins County! Our program makes sustainable commuting accessible and affordable for everyone.

With our membership, you get:

Babylock Sewing Machine

Learn to Sew One-on-One

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
About this event::

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

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NARCAN Training with REACH

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join the REACH Project to learn how to recognize an overdose, respond to an overdose emergency, and administer NARCAN. This skill could help you to save a life. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
About this event::

Join the REACH Project to learn how to recognize an overdose, respond to an overdose emergency, and administer NARCAN. This skill could help you to save a life. 

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Drop-in for Open Hours - registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Drop-in for Open Hours - registration is not required.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, September 8, 2025 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

What do you want to make?

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

What do you want to make?

Barbara Regenspan

Balancing Personal & Political Grief With the Pursuit of Joy - A Poetry Workshop

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry, Writing
Age Group:
Adults

In this workshop open to poets of any level of experience, we'll study a few published poems for the way their authors approach the challenge of balancing grief and the pursuit of joy.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry, Writing
Registration Required
About this event::

In this workshop open to poets of any level of experience, we'll study a few published poems for the way their authors approach the challenge of balancing grief and the pursuit of joy.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

What do you want to make?

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

What do you want to make?

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Technology Basics One-on-One

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

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Technology Basics One-on-One

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

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Technology Basics One-on-One

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

What do you want to make?

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

What do you want to make?

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace Open Hours

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Drop-in for Open Hours - registration is not required.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Drop-in for Open Hours - registration is not required.

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Family Movies at TCPL: A Minecraft Movie

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens

Join us for an afternoon movie on our “Big Screen” in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. This Saturday we will be screening the animated film A Minecraft Movie (2024). 

 

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Film Screenings
About this event::

Join us for an afternoon movie on our “Big Screen” in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. This Saturday we will be screening the animated film A Minecraft Movie (2024). 

 

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, September 15, 2025 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

What do you want to make?

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

What do you want to make?

Barbara Regenspan

Balancing Personal & Political Grief With the Pursuit of Joy - A Poetry Workshop

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Poetry, Writing
Age Group:
Adults

In this workshop open to poets of any level of experience, we'll study a few published poems for the way their authors approach the challenge of balancing grief and the pursuit of joy.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry, Writing
Registration Required
About this event::

In this workshop open to poets of any level of experience, we'll study a few published poems for the way their authors approach the challenge of balancing grief and the pursuit of joy.