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Tompkins County Public Library

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

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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8 am					Reservation CSEC/Safe Harbour Training 8:00am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full
9 am			Reservation Sexual Harassment Prevention 9:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description Sexual Harassment Prevention with Kristi Taylor. This interactive workshop is intended for non-supervisor/manager level staff and volunteers.	Staff Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East About this event:: All Staff Meeting This event is in the "Kids" group. Kids Discover the Trail Class Visit 9:00am - 12:00pm 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 About this event:: TCPL welcomes ALL of the Kindergartners in the Ithaca City and Trumansburg School Districts for special class visits!			Municipal Historians 9:30am - 11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room
10 am				La Leche League of Ithaca 10:00am - 12:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East About this event:: Monthly Meeting 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!		This event is in the "Adults" group. Alternatives Federal Credit Union Income Tax Assistance 10:00am - 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: Digital Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab About this event:: This year the Tompkins County Public Library's Digital Lab will be a site hosting Alternatives Federal Credit Union's Free Tax Preparation service. This service is available to low-income residents of Tompkins and Cortland Counties, and is c Reservation Land Access Action Planning Workshop 10:00am - 4:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East Event Description Following the Farming While Black talk the night before, we're hosting an action planning day on address land access issues for people of color. The author of Farming While Black will be facilitated a day long session for ~ 40 people. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Baby Storytime 10:30am - 12:00pm 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 Program Type: Storytimes About this event:: Caregivers and newborns up to 24 months are invited for music, rhymes, movement and books. After storytime, stay for an hour of play and social time.
11 am			This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler & Preschool Storytime 11:00am - 12:30pm Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. 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: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes About this event:: Toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are invited every Tuesday for early literacy-based stories, songs, finger plays and much more! After storytime, stay for an hour of play and social time.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Kids Discover the Trail Class Visit 11:00am - 1:00pm 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: BorgWarner West Age Group: Kids About this event:: TCPL welcomes ALL of the Kindergartners in the Ithaca City and Trumansburg School Districts for special class visits!	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.	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.	This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am 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: 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.
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
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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced English as a Second Language 1:00pm - 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: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Groups About this event:: Join Lifelong Learning for their Advanced English as a Second Language class. Lead by Dolina Millar, this class will work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. No textbook is required for the class.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Families Learning Science Together 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: BorgWarner Full Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM About this event:: Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Cornell Center for Materials Research. Registration is required. 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: 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.
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. TCPL Foundation 2:30pm - 3:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East About this event:: TCPL Foundation Monthly Board Meeting		This event is in the "Adults" group. One-on-One Tech Help 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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.		Oh, the Women! a writing workshop 2:00pm - 4:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West About this event:: This free program in celebration of International Women’s Day will encourage women and men to write and share stories about the special women in their lives: friends, family members, historical/cultural figures—even literary characters. 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		Reservation Homeschool Group 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description Group project	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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. ESL Talk Time 3:45pm - 4:45pm 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, Other About this event:: Do you want to practice speaking with other people? Come to the library, and meet other people who are practicing English. This event is in the "Kids" group. STEAM Book Club 3:45pm - 4:45pm 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: STEAM, Book Clubs About this event:: Children ages 8-12 are invited to a STEAM-themed (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) book club. In February we will be reading The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller. Registration is required.		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Baby Storytime 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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 Program Type: Storytimes About this event:: New! A second chance to catch Baby Storytime! Caregivers and newborns up to 24 months are invited for music, rhymes, movement and books.	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 "Kids" group. Tween Poetry Workshop 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Writing, Poetry About this event:: Kids ages 8 - 12 are invited to a poetry workshop led by poet and writer Robert Danberg. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Mondays for Teens 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM About this event:: Join us for a weekly teen maker session. Every session will provide a short tutorial on 3D printing, laser cutting, sewing, or Arduino programming. No prior experience required. Materials will be provided.		Staff Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East About this event:: All Staff Meeting	This event is in the "Teens" group. Thursday Teen Writing Workshop 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Full 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: Writing, Classes and Workshops Registration Required About this event:: Explore your creative muscles in our weekly after school writing workshops. Sign up for a couple or take them all - each week will be something a little different but attendance at all sessions is not required.
5 pm			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.	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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Fact into Fiction: A Writing Workshop 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: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Writing Registration Required
6 pm		Reservation Hangar Theatre Exec Committee 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East Event Description Executive committee meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Graphic Novel Book Club 6:30pm - 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: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required About this event:: In honor of Will Eisner Week, TCPL is hosting a one-off graphic novel book club. Adults are invited to celebrate their love of this diverse and subversive medium. This event is in the "Adults" group. 3-D Printing Lab 6:30pm - 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: STEAM, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace Registration Required About this event:: Join Josh in the makerspace for 3-D printing lab, where participants can bring in their 3D model files and bring them to life using one of our state-of-the-art 3-D printers. Reservation Study Group - CA Wildfire 6:30pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description Weekly meeting for grad students consulting group - CA Wildfire	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Distracted Driving Diversion Class 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: BorgWarner Full Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops About this event:: Police Officers present the data and dangers of Distracted Driving. This is a library-sponsored event. This event is in the "Adults" group. Truth Be Told Non-Fiction Book Club 6:30pm - 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: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs		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? Farming While Black 6:00pm - 8:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full About this event:: "Farming While Black", Lecture & Book Signing
7 pm			Reservation Comic Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description Regular monthly meeting. See www.comicbookclub.org for details. Reservation Ithaca City Democratic Committee 7:15pm - 9:15pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description A general meeting of Ithaca City Democratic Committee members and candidates with terms up for election in 2019 to share info on candidates, the petitioning process, and primary and general election dates.	Reservation Family History Class 7:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West Event Description This class will help everyone learn to use familysearch.org to find ancestors and learn more about where they come from and the people who set the path for them.