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Tompkins County Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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: Closed

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (11/14)	Mon (11/15)	Tue (11/16)	Wed (11/17)	Thu (11/18)	Fri (11/19)	Sat (11/20)
9 am						Mental Health Conference 9:00am - 3:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full
10 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Book Club: Musicophilia 10:00am - 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required About this event:: With the same trademark compassion and erudition he brought to The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks explores the place music occupies in the brain and how it affects the human condition. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. CANCELED Baby Storytime Meets Outside! 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Offsite Event 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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes About this event:: *Baby Storytime on 11/19/21 is CANCELED and there will not be a virtual option this week!*	This event is in the "Kids" group. Ballet and Books 10:00am - 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: Classes and Workshops, Community Groups About this event:: Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides 3-9-year-old children with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and Business Leaders of Colors 10:00am - 4:00pm 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. One-on-One Tech Help 10:30am - 11:30am 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: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Online Chat, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads or basic computer questions. Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment. Appointments will be held in the library's Digi
11 am			This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Stories in the Park 11:00am - 11:30am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Makerspace One-on-One 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments Registration Required About this event:: What do you want to make? 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: Digital Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Online Chat, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads or basic computer questions. Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment. Appointments will be held in the library's Digi		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Makerspace One-on-One 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments Registration Required About this event:: What do you want to make?		This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Saturday Stories in the Park *INSIDE TODAY 11/20/21* 11:00am - 11:30am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes About this event:: WE WILL MEET IN THE LIBRARY TODAY 11/20/21 Children and families are invited to join us each Saturday in Dewitt Park for stories, music and family fun.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nutrition Workshop Series - Add Some Spice to Your Life 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness Registration Required About this event:: Join Sarah Grant Curless for a weekly nutrition informational session. This week's topic is Add Some Spice to Your Life	This event is in the "Adults" group. Break for Books 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 Program Type: Online Chat About this event:: Join us on Wednesdays from noon to 1 on Facebook for a lively discussion about what we're all reading! This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Offsite 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. Restorative Practices Community Open Space 1:30pm - 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: Digital Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Groups, Digital Lab Registration Required About this event:: Restorative Practices Community Open Space meets twice a month to build community through circles, expand knowledge of restorative practices and restorative justice, and practice conferencing role plays. This event is in the "Kids" group. Secrets of the Library: Lost and Found in the Library - Virtual Children's Writing Workshop with Anne Mazer 1:30pm - 3:00pm 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: Online Age Group: Kids Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Writing Registration Required About this event:: Explore the secrets of the library in this virtual two-part writing workshop for ages 8-11 given by author Anne Mazer. This second session's theme is Lost and Found in the Library!
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Saturdays for Teens 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Makerspace, STEAM, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. TCPL MAKER MONDAY FOR TEENS 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc.... This event is in the "Teens" group. VIRTUAL TCPL MAKER MONDAY FOR TEENS 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Online Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Makerspace One-on-One 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments Registration Required About this event:: What do you want to make?	This event is in the "Kids" group. STEAM Book Club: Each Tiny Spark 3:45pm - 4:45pm 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: Online Age Group: Kids Program Type: Book Clubs, STEAM Registration Required About this event:: Children ages 9 - 12 are invited to a monthly S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Book Club. This month we are reading Each Tiny Spark by Pablo Cartaya.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Makerspace One-on-One 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Makerspace Age Group: Adults, Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments Registration Required About this event:: What do you want to make? This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Concert & Storytime with Cayuga Chamber Orchestra - Session 1 3:30pm - 4:15pm Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" 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: BorgWarner Full Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Music, Storytimes Registration Required About this event:: Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, will present two opportunities to enjoy a free Family Concert & Storytime for children and families.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Maker Fridays! 3:30pm - 5:30pm 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: Makerspace Registration Required About this event:: Register for your spot in the makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D printer, Cricut, or sewing/embroidery machine. All equipment will be available on a first come first served basis and machine use will be limited to 30 minutes if others a
4 pm			TCPL BOARD of TRUSTEES Monthly Meeting 4:00pm - 6:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: Digital Lab This event is in the "Teens" group. Virtual 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: Online Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Writing Registration Required About this event:: Explore your creative muscles in our casual, virtual weekly 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. YA Book Club reads Summer in the City of Roses 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: Book Clubs Registration Required About this event:: YA Book Club is hybrid this year! Join us this month to discuss Summer in the City of Roses by Michelle Ruiz Keil. Participants will receive a free copy of the book to keep.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Tween Coding Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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: Online Age Group: Kids Program Type: Classes and Workshops, STEAM, Technology Class Registration Required About this event:: Whether you are already comfortable with coding or a total beginner, Tween Coding Club is a great place to get creative and express yourself. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Concert & Storytime with Cayuga Chamber Orchestra - Session 2 4:30pm - 5:15pm Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" 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: BorgWarner Full Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Music, Storytimes Registration Required About this event:: Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, will present two opportunities to enjoy a free Family Concert & Storytime for children and families.
5 pm			Civic Ensemble's Community-based Play 2021-2022 5:30pm - 7:30pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library Room: BorgWarner Full About this event:: Civic Ensemble invites health & wellness practitioners of color to join us for a story circle event exploring health in our community.		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 racial, social and economic justice.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. 4 Seasons Book Club Discussion - "The Promise" by Damon Galgut 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required About this event:: SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 BOOKER PRIZE A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Gratitude in the Face of Personal and/or Global Loss - Writing Workshop with Barbara Regenspan 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Poetry, Writing Registration Required About this event:: Barbara returns to share exercises and experiments with odd glossaries and the use of template poems to unlock unconscious depth, including humor. Funding for this event provided by the Nell B. Currie and Antoinette McNamara Fund.