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Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, December 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?

Full
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
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Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Tuesday, December 16, 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?

Waitlist
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::

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Technology Basics One-on-One

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, 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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, 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, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, 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. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, 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, December 18, 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?

Waitlist
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::

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Tax Readiness Program

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is putting on a workshop to help you be prepared for the upcoming tax season.

End the year feeling ready.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
About this event::

The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) is putting on a workshop to help you be prepared for the upcoming tax season.

End the year feeling ready.

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Handmade Holiday Makerspace Drop-in

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Need a last minute gift or want to get into the winter spirit through crafting? Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of cozy crafts. Several ideas and materials will be offered for a self-led exploration.

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

Need a last minute gift or want to get into the winter spirit through crafting? Join us in the Makerspace for an afternoon of cozy crafts. Several ideas and materials will be offered for a self-led exploration.

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, December 22, 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?

Open
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 One-on-One

Tuesday, December 23, 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?

Open
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, December 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, 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: Classes and Workshops, 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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Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

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Meditation and Mindfulness - Makeup Session

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Makeup Session due to library closure on 12/2 
Anyone is welcome to attend, whether they were registered for 12/2 or not.

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::

Makeup Session due to library closure on 12/2 
Anyone is welcome to attend, whether they were registered for 12/2 or not.

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Families Learning Science Together

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Science and Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Families, Kids

Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Chemists for Outreach and Graduate Inclusion (CoRGi) at Cornell University. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Science and Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
About this event::

Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Chemists for Outreach and Graduate Inclusion (CoRGi) at Cornell University. 

TCPL Makerspace

Makerspace One-on-One

Monday, January 12, 2026 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?

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Your Wallet 101

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Teens
Teens and young adults - do you know that the financial decisions you make today can impact the rest of your lives?
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
About this event::
Teens and young adults - do you know that the financial decisions you make today can impact the rest of your lives?
dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

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Families Learning Science Together

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Science and Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Families, Kids

Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Chemists for Outreach and Graduate Inclusion (CoRGi) at Cornell University. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Science and Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
About this event::

Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Chemists for Outreach and Graduate Inclusion (CoRGi) at Cornell University. 

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

dogs

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

Children are invited to practice their reading skills by sharing a story with a truly non-judgmental listener -- a dog! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!