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Tompkins County Public Library

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Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

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8 am		Reservation Walking Our Talk: Putting the 4 Principles of 'Building Bridges' in Action 8:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description Walking Our Talk: Putting the 4 Principles of ‘Building Bridges’ into Action with Kirby Edmonds, Laura Branca, Anne Rhodes, and Elan Shapiro.			Reservation LEADbold - April Session 8:30am–10:30am Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East
9 am		Discovery Trail 9:30am–8:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Time Warner Cable Study Room		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 About this event:: Monthly Meeting
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!		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 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 "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!		Reservation A2D Classroom Training Session 12:00pm–3:15pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East 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 "Kids" group TCPL Robotics Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required About this event:: 3! 2! 1! SUMO! This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Group 12:00pm–4:00pm 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:: This weekly group is intended for adults interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons who have RSVPed to rachel.e.hadley@gmail.com. Minors are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.
1 pm	Library Open 1:00pm–5:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Library - Public Area and Stacks	Reservation CLE Training for Tompkins County Assigned Counsel Program 1:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East	This event is in the "Adults" group One-on-One Tech Help 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 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. Tompkins Trust Company Tour 1:00pm–2:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace Reservation Love Living at home - Writing a memoir 1:45pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description Local author Jean Mackin will conduct a workshop on Memoir writing and memory retrieval	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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Maker Is In: Cornell Society of Women Engineers 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: STEAM About this event:: Tompkins County Public Library will host volunteers from The Cornell Society of Women Engineers for Maker Is In, an exploration of the Library’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) resources.	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.	Discovery Trail 2:00pm–7:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Time Warner Cable Study Room	Staff Advisory Meeting 2:00pm–3:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Steiner Conference Room		Poetry for the People: Connecting with your Inner Poet 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 workshop will provide a safe and stimulating atmosphere for participants to create and share poetry. 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! Private Meeting 2:15pm–3:15pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
3 pm		Reservation Homeschool Group 3:15pm–4:15pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description group of homeschoolers working on a project together	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 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 Maker Kids 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: Makerspace Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace About this event:: Join us for a monthly kids' maker session for ages 5 - 12. Each session will provide a range of activities for varying ages and ability levels. No registration required, just drop in! This event is in the "Kids" group Tween 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: Book Clubs About this event:: Children ages 9-12 are welcome to join our Tween Book Club on the second Wednesday of each month. This month we will be reading The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill. 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 "Adults" group Poetry Reading with A. Van Jordan 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: BorgWarner Full Age Group: Adults Program Type: Writing, Poetry About this event:: Join us for an afternoon poetry reading with poet, A. Van Jordan. 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 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.	Private Reservation 4:30pm–5:15pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Reservation Ithaca College Strategic Planning Community Forum 4:45pm–6:15pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description Ithaca College would like to invite community members to attend an open session designed to inform the community of the Ithaca College Strategic Planning process and solicit their feedback and input.	This event is in the "Adults" group Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors 4:00pm–5:30pm 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, Technology Class About this event:: During the middle stage of dementia, the person with the disease often starts to exhibit new behaviors that can be confusing for a caregiver. 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: Time Warner Cable Study 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.	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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Friday 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: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting 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			Latino Civic Association 5:30pm–7:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room About this event:: Monthly Meeting	Cinemapolis 5:00pm–6:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Deer Run Homeowners 5:00pm–7:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West About this event:: Monthly Board Meeting
6 pm		Reservation Study Group - CA Wildfire 6:30pm–8:15pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description Study Group - CA Wildfire	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?	Reservation GYGB - Energy Navigator Meeting - Private 6:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Achieving Beulah Land: Woman Suffrage in Tompkins County 7:00pm–8:30pm 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: BorgWarner East Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lectures, Local History About this event:: In the late 19^th century, women in New York State used the Biblical Beulah Land as a metaphor for their quest to “perfect” American democracy so that all citizens would be equally represented and equal before the