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Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Makerspace,
One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
About this event::
What do you want to make?
Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut. Sessions are one hour and a maximum of two people are allowed in the makerspace a...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
Break for Books
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 1:00 pm on Facebook for a lively discussion about what we're all reading! Following our book chat, we'll update the Patron Picks list so everyone can have a handy list of the recommendations for that week.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation
12:15pm - 12:45pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Health & Wellness,
Offsite
About this event::
This is a 30-minute meditation session led by Anna Salamone RN, LCSW, certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. MBSR is a means for reducing stress, improving our capacity for attention, boosting the immune system, reducing emotional reac...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
Registration
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
8
About this event::
Kids ages 8 - 12 are invited to join a monthly S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) book club! We read great books, try out hands-on activities, and host amazing guests who work in S.T.E.A.M. fields!
In September we will be rea...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
28
2022
Wed
Registration
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
Makerspace,
Meetings,
Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
17
About this event::
We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender? Join others in grades 6-12 to ...