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Tompkins County Public Library

10:00am-5:00pm

Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (1/13)	Mon (1/14)	Tue (1/15)	Wed (1/16)	Thu (1/17)	Fri (1/18)	Sat (1/19)
9 am		Reservation Building Your Personal Resilience 9:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description NEW! Building Your Personal Resilience with Sue Mann. In this workshop, we’ll learn the four pillars of resilience. Fee $70 and includes light refreshments.			Leadership Tompkins Advisory Board 9:00am - 5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Digital Lab Open Hours 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Digital Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Digital Lab, Technology Class About this event:: Tompkins County Public Library will be offering winter open lab hours in its digital lab. Open lab hours will provide an opportunity for patrons to drop in and get help with their basic technology questions. Patrons will be helped on a This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Makerspace OPEN HOURS 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Makerspace About this event:: Join us in the Makerspace for self-led open hours!	Leadership Tompkins 10:00am - 11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace About this event:: Makerspace Overview and Demo Leadership Tompkins 10:00am - 11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Digital Lab About this event:: Digital Lab Overview and Demo	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Happy Talk : Early Communication Through Song & Sign 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers About this event:: Learn baby sign and early communication strategies though classic children’s music and play experiences. Happy Talk teaches playful ways for you to increase language learning opportunities for your little one.	This event is in the "Adults" group. One-on-One Tech Help 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adults Program Type: One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Book a librarian for help with digital downloads or computer basics. Please describe what you would like to help with in the "How did you hear about this event?" field. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Winter Comics Camp for Kids - Canceled 10:30am - 11:30am Kids, Teens This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Winter Comics Camp for Kids - Canceled 10:30am - 11:30am Kids, Teens This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. One-on-One Tech Help 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adults Program Type: One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Book a librarian for help with digital downloads or computer basics. Please describe what you would like to help with in the "How did you hear about this event?" field. Reservation Art of Participatory Leadership Community of Practice 11:00am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description The Food Bank in coordination with Park Foundation and the Community Foundation of Tompkins put on a 2.5 day training on the Art of Participatory Leadership 11/14-11/16. However, our last day was only partially attended due to a snow storm.	This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Creative Dance with Amanda Moretti 11:00am - 12:00pm Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Classes and Workshops About this event:: Children and families are invited to creative dance series with local instructor Amanda Moretti! Participants will learn basic steps, balancing techniques, and whole body expression. People of all abilities are encouraged to join in the fun.	Reservation Transportation Seminar Meeting - Private Event 11:00am - 12:45pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description by invitation only; Small group transportation meeting with leadership from TCAT, ITCTC, DIA, Ithaca Carshare, Bike Walk Tompkins, Way2Go Transportation Education program, and the Center of Community Transportation.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Winter Art Fun with Stiller Zusman 11:00am - 1:00pm Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts About this event:: As the light returns to our skies, come imagine and create enchanted winter worlds with local artist and teacher, Stiller Zusman. On 1/19, we'll be making winter wonderland dioramas with natural materials and on 1/26 we’ll create magical ite Reservation LocalFiber Quarterly Meeting 11:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West Event Description Fiber producers and others from the community, who are interested in identifying and addressing fiber-to-value added supply chain challenges meet to discuss and implement ideas. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group 11:00am - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Time Warner Cable Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Groups, Meetings, Other About this event:: Note that this week has hours 11-3, shifted an hour earlier
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Makerspace OPEN HOURS 12:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Makerspace About this event:: Join us in the Makerspace for self-led open hours!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation 12:15pm - 12:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops 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		This event is in the "Adults" group. Chair Yoga for Seniors 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Time Warner Cable Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops Registration Required About this event:: This program series for seniors focuses on gentle yoga made accessible by the use of a chair led by Jennifer Karius of The Yoga Location. Work on posture, flexibility, energy, and stability.
1 pm	Closing Library Closed 1:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Tompkins County Public Library				This event is in the "Adults" group. Next Chapter Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs About this event:: Next Chapter Book Club provides the opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to read, learn and make friends in a community setting.	Reservation Envisioning Our Transportation Future 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description Preparing for our Transportation Future with Tim Papandreou: Emerging transport trends and rethinking our built environment. Free and open to the public.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Board Game Club 1:30pm - 4:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other About this event:: Adults are invited to join our weekly board game club! Bring a favorite game or play one that's on hand. RSVPs are appreciated but drop-ins are welcome as well.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. One-on-One Tech Help 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adults Program Type: One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Book a librarian for help with digital downloads or computer basics. Please describe what you would like to help with in the "How did you hear about this event?" field.				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Makerspace OPEN HOURS 2:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Makerspace About this event:: Join us in the Makerspace for self-led open hours!
3 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. Sit! Stay! Read! 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room 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 Tuesdays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!		This event is in the "Adults" group. One-on-One Tech Help 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adults Program Type: One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Book a librarian for help with digital downloads or computer basics. Please describe what you would like to help with in the "How did you hear about this event?" field.	hold for Bike Walk 3:15pm - 5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. LEGO at the Library 3:00pm - 4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. YA Book Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs About this event:: Join us every month to discuss a book we've all read! Participants can pick up a free copy of the month's title to keep from the Teen Services office. Bring suggestions for future books and we'll add them into our rotation.		Hospicare 4:15pm - 5:15pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
5 pm		Reservation Ithaca Scottish Gaelic Society 5:00pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description A learning group	This event is in the "Adults" group. Business Leaders of Colors Office Hours 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Digital Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments About this event:: Business Leaders of Colors is a network of small business owners committed to social justice. This event is in the "Adults" group. Punch Needle Workshop with Becky Yates 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace Registration Required About this event:: Holidays have you feeling stabby? Join artist Becky Yates to learn the craft of Punch Needle!	Reservation Men's Support Group 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description A weekly peer-facilitated men’s group (5-10 people) where men mentor men through the passages of their lives. Advocacy Center Meetups 5:30pm - 7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Digital Lab Program Type: Community Groups, Meetings About this event:: This is a private event hosted by the Advocacy Center in the Digital Lab. Contact Andrea Champlin with questions or concerns.
6 pm		Reservation Hangar Theatre Board Meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West			Reservation Information Session -- City of Ithaca HUD Consolidated/Action Plan 2019 6:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East Event Description This is a public information session regarding the City of Ithaca's HUD Entitlement Funding. What do participants want to see HUD dollars go to in the City? Additional questions that will be answered: What is the funding? How much is it? This event is in the "Adults" group. Makerspace One-on-One 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments Registration Required About this event:: What do you want to make?
7 pm			Reservation Comic Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description Regular meeting Reservation Volcano! 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description Harry Durgin is a former Ithacan now living in Pahoa, Hawaii. From May to September 2018, he documented the dramatic volcanic eruption along the Eastern Rift Zone on the Big Island, only a few miles from his home.