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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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9 am				Reservation Friends of the Library Finance Committee 9:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room Event Description Friends of the Library Finance Cmte Mtg.
10 am		This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Kids" group Open Heart Kids Yoga 10:00am–10:45am Families, Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group 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: Thaler/Howell Programming Room Age Group: Families, Kids Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other Registration Required About this event:: Join us for a weekly yoga program! This six week series is best suited for children ages 3 - 9, but younger siblings are welcome! Registration is required.		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 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 first 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 CozyBop - Babywearing Dance Class 10:00am–10:45am 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: Classes and Workshops About this event:: Bond with baby while getting down with other parents in this judgment-free groove zone. Support social and emotional development through gentle movements that remind baby of the womb.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Baby Storytime & Playtime 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 at 10:30. 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 Stories in the Park 11:30am–12:00pm Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes About this event:: Children and families are invited to join us each Tuesday in Dewitt Park for stories, music and family fun. After storytime, stay for lunch and shopping at the Ithaca Farmer's Market.		This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Sing Me A Story! Read Me A Song! with Cal Walker and John Simon 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: BorgWarner Full Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Performance, Music About this event:: Join Children's Reading Connection and all the libraries of Tompkins County in welcoming back John Simon and Cal Walker for a musical ending to our out-of-this-world Summer Learning program! Don't miss the debut of John and Cal's latest	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 Summer Family Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 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:: Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early-literacy skills at Summer Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and family 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 This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Circus Culture Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults, Kids, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group 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: BorgWarner Full Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops About this event:: Kids ages 8+, teens, and adults are invited to learn juggling and use other circus props with Circus Culture! This four part drop-in series is free and open to the public. People of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to join the fun!
1 pm	Closing Library Closed 1:00pm–5:00pm Branches: Tompkins County Public Library	This event is in the "Kids" group Tween Board Game Club 1:30pm–3:30pm 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 About this event:: Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore and learn new board games each week with Mike Timonin, local board game aficionado! All kinds of great games to choose from! Put on your strategic thinking cap and join us!	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group All Access Art Club 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults, Teens Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Adults, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Classes and Workshops, Makerspace Registration Required About this event:: Teen and Adult artists are invited to join in this weekly inclusive art experience.	Reservation NYS Dept Public Svc-Public Statement Hearing re: NYSEG & RGE 1:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full Event Description It is a public statement hearing regarding the NYSEG and RGE rate case. A public statement hearing is when the public is invited to come and voice their opinion on a topic of interest.	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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Sing Me A Story! Read Me A Song! with John Simon and Cal Walker 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: BorgWarner Full Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Performance, Music About this event:: Join Children's Reading Connection and all the libraries of Tompkins County in welcoming back John Simon and Cal Walker for a musical ending to our out-of-this-world Summer Learning program! Don't miss the debut of John and Cal's latest PRIVATE: Literacy Inside and Out Meeting 1:30pm–3:00pm 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 "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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with LinkedIn 2:30pm–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: Digital Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Join instructional designer Lauren Haas to learn the basics of LinkedIn, the business and employment centered social networking website. Patrons in attendance will learn the steps of creating an account, best practices on maintaini	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.	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.	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 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 kids' maker session for ages 5 - 12. Each session will provide a range of activities for varying ages and ability levels. Participants can also bring their own projects. 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 Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm. Registration is required.	Tutoring 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 "Teens" group Maker Thursdays for Teens 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 maker session for teens. Every session will provide a short tutorial on 3D printing, laser cutting, or Arduino programming. No prior experience required. Materials will be provided.		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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Miss Judy's Musical Adventure 4:00pm–4:30pm 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: Music About this event:: Judy Stock uses the banjo, guitar, spoons and many more instruments to bring music to children. This program brings the joy of singing, rhyming, instruments, finger plays and movement all together in one fun filled 30 minute music session. This event is in the "Teens" group COSTUME COUTURE: BOFFER SWORD 4:00pm–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: STEAM, Makerspace Registration Required About this event:: Back for a second bout of sword crafting, the Costume Couture: Boffer Sword event* invites teens to the Maker Space for a hands-on tutorial in crafting boffers. Participants will learn how to cut pvc, ba	This event is in the "Adults" group Business Leaders of Colors Office Hours 4:30pm–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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Business Leaders of Colors Office Hours 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: 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 Ice Cream Party - Adult Summer Reading Program Party & Raffle 5:30pm–6:30pm 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: BorgWarner West Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Reading Challenge Registration Required About this event:: Join us to celebrate the Adult Summer Reading Program with an ice cream party and prize drawing! Please sign up below. Registration is helpful but drop-ins will be welcome!	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 County Census 2020 Committee Meeting 5:30pm–8:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full	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	This event is in the "Adults" group Business Leaders of Colors Office Hours 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments About this event:: Business Leaders of Colors is a network of small business owners committed to social justice.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Makerspace One-on-One 6:00pm–7:00pm 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? Library Assistant Josh will walk you through using one of our machines. Please see below for options. Reservation Cornell Sober House Board Mtg 6:15pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Time Warner Cable Study Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group The Flywheels in the Cornell Reading Room 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Families, Kids, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group 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: Ezra Cornell Reading Room Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens Program Type: Performance, Music About this event:: Join us for an acoustic set performed by The Flywheels--a group of local musicians who play bluegrass, old-time fiddle tunes and honky-tonk.	This event is in the "Adults" group Movement-Based Book Club 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: BorgWarner East Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Book Clubs Registration Required About this event:: Join Melissa Miller and Heidi Eckerson for this unique movement-based book club that meets weekly to explore and experience the questions posed by Katy Bowman in her book Move Your DNA:Restore Your Health through Natural Movement. This book	This event is in the "Adults" group Makerspace One-on-One (Cancelled) 6:00pm–7:00pm 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? Library Assistant Josh will walk you through using one of our machines. Please see below for options. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Artist in Community Ithaca Giant Community Workshop 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Families Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops Registration Required About this event:: There are giants in the sky... and in Tompkins County Public Library! Teen Safety 6:00pm–8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West