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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

Week Calendar

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7 am					Reservation Hiding in Plain Sight 7:30am–1:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description Recognizing and being aware of the signs of substance use and abuse.
8 am			Reservation Challenging Unconscious Bias in the Workplace 8:45am–11:45am Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East Event Description A workshop on challenging unconscious bias in the workplace and developing inclusive, equitable, and micro-affirming practices	Reservation HSC Board Meeting - Extra 8:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East Event Description HSC Board Meeting		HSC Board Meeting 8:30am–10:30am 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	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group READATHON 2019 8:00am–11:45pm Adults, Families This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Outside Entrance of Library Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Fundraisers About this event:: The READATHON is our challenge to read out loud - one reader at a time, 30 minutes each, all day long - to raise funds for our public library. This year our goal is to raise $25,000 with your help.
9 am		Reservation The Multigenerational Workforce with Deb Mohlenhoff and Amie Hendrix 9:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description "Clash (and Collaborations) of the Generations – the Multigenerational Workforce" with Deborah Mohlenhoff and Amie Hendrix, understand different age groups and how to best engage all employees in ways that will enhance working relationsh		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!	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!	Tompkins County Climate Protection Initiative 9:00am–11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East
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 "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.	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. This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Spring Comics Camp for Kids 10:00am–11:00am 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! This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Spring Comics Camp for Kids 10:00am–11:00am 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!
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.	Pathways meeting 11:00am–2:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room		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. This event is in the "Teens" group Comic Creation Workshop Series for Teens 11:15am–12:30pm 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: Digital Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Writing, Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab Registration Required About this event:: Local comic book artist Ten Van Winkle will be on site in the Digital Lab each week to help you create your own comics. Learn how to use the skills you already have to tell stories with art. Registration is encouraged, drop-ins welcome.
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 "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 In Your Own Backyard! 12:00pm–1:30pm 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 About this event:: In Your Own Backyard is an exciting new interactive lecture series where you get to learn more about the amazing new findings regarding the world around you! 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	Closing Library Closed 1:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Tompkins County Public Library	Reservation Tompkins County Tourism Program - Stakeholder Meeting 1:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full	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. Reservation ICG UEEC Design Presentation 1:30pm–4:45pm 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 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. Reservation The Smart is Strong Foundation College Mentorship Program- College Interview Workshop 1:45pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East Event Description This event is part of the Smart is Strong College Mentorship Program. We will be giving high school students who are currently applying to college tips on how to approach college admission interviews.
2 pm						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 "Adults" group One-on-One Tech Help 3:00pm–4:00pm 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 "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 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 April we will be reading Lety Out Loud by Angela Cervantes. We will be joined by a special guest from the SPCA of Tompkins County.	Strategic Planning Meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm 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:: Meeting	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		Reservation Ithaca Scottish Gaelic Society 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description Study group for conversational Scottish Gaelic 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. Earth Day; “Disposal of Electric Waste for a Healthier Planet” 4:30pm–6:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East About this event:: As consumers we purchase, use, and recycle or discard a vast array of items. However, most of us do not know the true costs associated with production, packaging, shipping, using, and recycling or disposing of them.	TCPL Board of Trustees 4:00pm–6:00pm 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 Board Meeting Open to the Public	This event is in the "Teens" group LGBT Youth Group 4:00pm–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: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Community Groups, Meetings About this event:: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk to about sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity?	Hola amigos! Spanish through play 4:00pm–5:45pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West About this event:: Classes encourage children's love of language learning 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 Costume Couture: Worbla Workshop 4:30pm–6:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace Registration Required About this event:: Learn to use Worbla, a non-toxic moldable plastic material commonly used to recreate costume pieces for cosplay. Participants will have the opportunity to make and customize a super hero-style mask or simple fantasy tiara from Worbla.	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		CCO Board Meeting 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	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Earth Day Paper Making with Laura Rowley 5:30pm–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: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace About this event:: Artist Laura Rowley returns for another monthly series of drop-in art making experiences in the Makerspace! This event does not require registration, and is first-come first-served.	Reservation Tompkins County Presents: Incremental Development Alliance 5:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description Public lecture about missing middle and infill housing development done by local people to build neighborhoods that are resilient and sustainable.
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		IthacaSec Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
7 pm					Reservation WRFI News Recruitment Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East Event Description Are you worried about the state of independent, nonprofit news? Do you want to tell stories that matter, learn how to make radio, and do something meaningful over the summer?