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Tompkins County Public Library

10:00am-5:00pm

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

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Sun: Closed

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

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All Day	Closing Building Closed due to COVID-19 Except for Hold Pickups/Limited Internet Use All Day 3/14–10/31 Branches: Tompkins County Public Library Description: Effective 3/14 through 10/31 the Library building will be closed in conjunction with Governor Cuomo's phased reopening plan.
9 am			Department Head Weekly Meeting 9:30am–10:30am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room	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:: TCPL 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!	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!
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 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 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 West 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Virtual Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes About this event:: We miss you and Baby Stortyimes! Caregivers and their babies can join Cassie online anytime for music, rhymes, movement and books here. Check back each Friday for a new addition!	This event is in the "Kids" group Secrets of the Library: a Children's Writing Workshop with Anne Mazer 10:00am–11:30am 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: Thaler/Howell Programming Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Writing, Classes and Workshops Registration Required About this event:: Explore the secrets of the library in this two-part writing workshop for ages 8-11 given by author Anne Mazer. Bring a notebook, a favorite pen, your curiosity and imagination. Register for one or both sessions.
11 am		This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Kids" group Break for Books, Jr. 11:00am–12:00pm Families, Kids This event is in the "Families" 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: Online Age Group: Families, Kids About this event:: Join us to talk about kids' books! Open to kids and families. Mondays on Facebook, 11 am to 12 noon.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Virtual Family Storytime 11:00am–11:30am 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: Online Age Group: 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 online at Family Storytime with Kelly here. Check back each Tu	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 "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. Ithaca's Brightest 11:45am–1:15pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Makerspace OPEN HOURS 12:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Teens This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM, Makerspace About this event:: Join us in the Makerspace for self-led open hours!		This event is in the "Adults" group Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation 12:15pm–12:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops About this event:: Facilitated by psychotherapist and Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Anna Salamone, RN, LCSW, these sessions will encourage participants to shift out of "automatic pilot" mode and observe the workings of the mind, body		This event is in the "Adults" group Break for Movies 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults About this event:: Join us to talk about movies! Fridays, 12-1 pm on Facebook.
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 SPRING WRITES Panel: The Cults of Campus Publishing 1:30pm–2:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East About this event:: The publishing culture is alive and well on the Ithaca College campus--from the literary and arts scene, to the fashion, entertainment, and visual beats, students are navigating a rapidly changing industry across multiple genres, audiences and pla SPRING WRITES Workshop: Why You Should Pick Me: A Workshop and Exhibition on the All-Important Senior Essay 1:30pm–2:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West About this event:: In this event, high school students -including seniors-- will coach adults on the writing of personal essays, in real time.
2 pm	SPRING WRITES Reading: Ithaca College Writing Students' Senior Project Showcase 2:00pm–3:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Ezra Cornell Reading Room About this event:: Senior Writing majors from Ithaca College read excerpts from their final projects, which are works pursued independently while under the guidance of professor mentors.					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	SPRING WRITES Panel: Succeeding in an Alternate Universe: Pros and Cons of Independent Presses and Self Publishing 3:00pm–4:15pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West About this event:: A panel of poets and literary fiction writers--whose publishing experience ranges from major trade publishers to independent presses to self-publishing--explore the pros and cons of each approach. SPRING WRITES Performance: Motherhood is Joke 3:00pm–4:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner East About this event:: If life is ripe with comedic tension, motherhood is dripping with it. All too often isolated, overwhelming, and mind-numbingly repetitive, motherhood somehow also comes with ironic crazy cliff-hangers and stranger-than-fiction calamities.	TCPL Foundation 3:30pm–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:: TCPL Foundation Monthly Board Meeting	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! Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice! Co-sponsored by Cornell Companions.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group ESL Talk Time 3:45pm–4:45pm 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: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other About this event:: Do you want to practice your conversation skills? Come to the library and meet other people who are learning English.			This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group LEGO at the Library 3:00pm–4:00pm 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, 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 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 "Teens" group Teen Break for Books 4:00pm–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: Online Age Group: Teens About this event:: Join us to talk about books for teens! Open to teens and families. Tuesdays from 4-5 pm on Facebook and Instagram.	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	Hola amigos! Spanish through play 4:00pm–6:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner West About this event:: Classes encourage children's love of language learning
5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Teens" group French Conversation Group 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other Registration Required About this event:: If you have taken some French in the past and would like to find a place to practice your foreign language skills, please join us.
6 pm		Hangar Theatre Exec Committee Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Makerspace Open Hours 6:30pm–8:15pm 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!