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Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Jan
27
2023
Fri
Registration
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Jan
27
2023
Fri
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type:
Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
53
About this event::
Caregivers and their babies are invited to join Cassie for songs, rhymes, movement and books. Following storytime each week, we'll have a baby playtime from 11 am - noon.
Registration is not required. To receive a weekly email update with t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
27
2023
Fri
Makerspace Open Hours
3:30pm - 5:30pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
27
2023
Fri
Makerspace Open Hours
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Makerspace
About this event::
Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. We still must adhere to room occupancy requirements (max. 10 people at a time), but do not anticipate this being an issue often.
Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
28
2023
Sat
Registration
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Time Warner Cable Study Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Groups,
Meetings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
9
About this event::
Elfves, dwarves, halflings, and humans meet most Saturdays to pursue fantasy quests. There may be space for new participants - no experience needed! Campaigns are played over multiple weeks, so joining is a long-term commitment to try to come most ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
28
2023
Sat
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
28
2023
Sat
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Tompkins Trust Company Study Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Groups,
Meetings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
11
About this event::
Elfves, dwarves, halflings, and humans meet most Saturdays to pursue fantasy quests. There may be space for new participants - no experience needed! Campaigns are played over multiple weeks, so joining is a long-term commitment to try to come most ...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
28
2023
Sat
Illuminations: Chinese Cultural Dance Performance
12:00pm - 1:00pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
28
2023
Sat
Illuminations: Chinese Cultural Dance Performance
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
BorgWarner Full
Age Group:
Families,
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Performance
About this event::
Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with the Illuminations Dance Troupe at Cornell University, will present a free Chinese cultural dance performance for children and families. This event will feature a parasol dance and will end with...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
2023
Mon
Registration
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Digital Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Digital Lab,
One-on-One Appointments,
Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions. **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** Appointments will b...