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Ithaca, NY 14850
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Free Tax Preparation Service Begins February 3; Appointment Through 2-1-1 Required

Registration is now open for free tax preparation services for qualified residents at Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Cornell U

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TCPL Partners With Cornell University for Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon

Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Cornell University, will join organizations across the world in celebrating the life of aboliti

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Shape the Future of Your Library by Volunteering on the Board of Trustees

Tompkins County Public Library is seeking individuals with a strong interest in supporting and shaping library services to apply to become part of

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Professor Mike Dorf speaks to a crowd in the BorgWarner Community Room at Tompkins County Public Library

Final Installment of The Constitution: Rights to Know Series Examines Citizenship

The evolution of the concept of U.S. Citizenship took center stage before an engaged audience in the Tompkins County Public Library's BorgWarner R

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 2 2026 Mon

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 2 2026 Mon

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
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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
Feb 2 2026 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
Feb 2 2026 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
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What do you want to make?

This event is in the "Kids" group
Feb 2 2026 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Feb 2 2026 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
Feb 2 2026 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb 2 2026 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
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Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, and more...

This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 3 2026 Tue

Tompkins Area VITA - Free Tax Preparation Service (Appointment Required)

10:00am–7:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 3 2026 Tue

Tompkins Area VITA - Free Tax Preparation Service (Appointment Required)

10:00am–7:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab
About this event::

This year the Tompkins County Public Library's Digital Lab will host the Tompkins Area VITA - Free Tax Preparation Service.  This service is available to low-income residents of Tompkins and Cortland Counties, and is completely free as long a

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb 3 2026 Tue

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb 3 2026 Tue

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am–12:00pm
Waitlist
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
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