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Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
15
2022
Mon
Registration
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
Seats Remaining:
1
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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
15
2022
Mon
Family Workshop with the Johnson Museum: Wire Sculpture
10:00am - 12:00pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Aug
15
2022
Mon
Family Workshop with the Johnson Museum: Wire Sculpture
10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group:
Families,
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
About this event::
Build a wire sculpture inspired by a favorite character from the Johnson Museum’s collection—Alberto Giacometti’s Walking Man! Join educators from the Johnson Museum to twist, bend, and fold your way to a flexible and dynamic sculpture.
Supplies w...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
15
2022
Mon
Break For Movies
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Online Chat
About this event::
Join us Mondays between noon and 1:00 pm on the Tompkins County Public Library Facebook page to talk about movies, TV shows, and whatever else you might be watching!
...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
15
2022
Mon
Registration
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Information & Learning Services Department
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Digital Lab,
One-on-One Appointments,
Online Chat,
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 "Teens" group.
Aug
15
2022
Mon
Registration
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Aug
15
2022
Mon
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
STEAM,
Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
About this event::
Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc....
Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and use one of our Makerspace machines:
3D Printers (...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
15
2022
Mon
Queer Craft Meetup
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Digital Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes and Workshops,
Community Groups,
Digital Lab
About this event::
Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own craft project, such as knitting, crochet, felting, embroidery, drawing, or any other craft that does not involve liquids (including...