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Ithaca, NY 14850
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A display of books on a table outside Youth Services. It includes a sign that reads "This collection was curated and donated by The Phoenix Language Project." Books in the display include The Little Prince, What is Your Name, and Armenian Nursery Rhymes.

TCPL Partners With The Phoenix Language Project to Spotlight Endangered Languages

Right now along the Avenue of the Friends, outside Youth Services you will find an assortment of children’s books written in languages that are end

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A picture of Emerson DeMeester-Lane

Emerson DeMeester-Lane Appointed New Library Director

The Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Emerson DeMeester-Lane to be the next Library Director. The appointment was fina

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Winter Reading for All Ages Runs Through March 20!

Reading is for everyone. Your Library is for everyone. That's why TCPL's Winter Reading has a chance for folks of all ages to win prizes, just for

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TCPL Adds Current-Gen Video Games to Collection

Tompkins County Public Library is expanding its collection with a new video game pilot program. This new program, made possible with the support of

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 10 2026 Sat

Families Learning Science Together

2:00pm–3:00pm
Families, Kids
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 10 2026 Sat

Families Learning Science Together

2:00pm–3:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Science and Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
About this event::

Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Chemists for Outreach and Graduate Inclusion (CoRGi) at Cornell University. 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 12 2026 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
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Upcoming
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 "Kids" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 12 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
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 12 2026 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...

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 13 2026 Tue

Preschool Art Studio

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 13 2026 Tue

Preschool Art Studio

10:30am–11:15am
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About this event::

Toddlers and preschoolers will have the opportunity to have open exploration and discovery with a variety of arts & crafts materials!

This drop-in program is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.

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