Event List

Sleeping Beauty is a famous ballet about a princess, a magical curse, and a happily-ever-after. Join dancers from the Ithaca Ballet as we explore the story through dance, just like...

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...

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 on...

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 lea...

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 on...

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or par...

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 ...

An opportunity to meet with the staff from Congressman Josh Riley's office regarding concerns or Federal case work needs.

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!Visit the Makerspace t...

Monthly meeting of the Board's Library Services & Policy Committee.For questions, please contact the Board President at boardpresident@tcpl.org. 

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds. Participants will also have the opportunity to dis...

Love to write your own stories? Have ideas for your own characters and worlds, or an interest in writing fanfiction? Join Adrienne Raw for a Teen Creative Writing Workshop! Adrienn...

Join us for a pajama storytime and send your stuffed animal on an after-hours library adventure!!!After storytime ends, your stuffed animal will spend the night exploring the libra...

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or par...

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!Visit the Makerspace t...

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or par...

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 machin...

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

Join us for drop-in Open Hours! Registration is not required.Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D printer, Cricut, or sewing/embroidery machines.  All equipment w...

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required.Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D printer, Cricut, or sewing/embroidery machines.  All equipmen...

Story + Craft is our weekly reading + creating event for children! Join us for a read-aloud, followed by art-making or a guided craft. Best for children 5 and up, but you...

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Borg Warner Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm. No regis...

Caregivers and their children are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and books at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S. Geneva St. On days when it's we...