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Tompkins County Public Library
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Ithaca, NY 14850
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A picture of Kat Savage in the Youth Services Section of TCPL

Kat Savage Chosen to Lead TCPL as Interim Director

The Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Kat Savage to act as the Library’s Interim Director. The selection was finalized

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TCPL 25 years on East Green Street Logo

TCPL Open House to Mark 25th Anniversary of Historic Move to East Green Street

In November Tompkins County Public Library is hosting a birthday party and open house to celebrate the silver anniversary of its move to its curren

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Friends of the Library Book Sale. Saturday, October 11 8 am to 8 pm. 10am to 8pm: Sunday-Monday, Oct 12-13; Saturday-Monday, Oct 18-20; and Saturday-Tuesday, Oct 25-28

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Begins Saturday, October 11; Runs Through Tuesday, October 28

The Friends of Tompkins County Public Library will hold the annual Fall Book Sale over three long weekends in October at 509 Esty St, Ithaca. The s

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The door to the Volunteer room at TCPL. It is a wooden door that has a large window on it. A brass plate reads "Volunteers" and there is a sign in the window that says WELCOME TCPL VOLUNTEERS.

TCPL Welcomes Back Volunteers in New Program Partner Initiative

Tompkins County Public Library is re-launching a way for volunteers to join the Library’s mission of serving the community. The new Program Partner

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Baby & Toddler Playtime is an unstructured play and social time for children and caregivers offering a warm, child-friendly space with books and age-appropriate toys.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Digital Technology and Scams

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Digital Technology and Scams

1:30pm–3:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Waitlist
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
About this event::

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

Join Therese for a one hour instructional introduction to sewing. You will learn the parts, threading, and basic use of the machine.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Open
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
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
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! Reading sessions will be held Mondays from 3-4 p.m. Children who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, and more...

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