Week Calendar

The Friends of Tompkins County Public Library will hold the annual Spring Book Sale over three long weekends in May, beginning Saturday, May 6, at 509 Esty St, Ithaca.

To schedule an appointment to donate call 1-800 RED CROSS.

Walk-ins are welcome!

The Friends of Tompkins County Public Library will hold the annual Spring Book Sale over three long weekends in May, beginning Saturday, May 6, at 509 Esty St, Ithaca.

Caregivers and their babies are invited to join Cassie for songs, rhymes, movement and books at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S. Geneva St.

The Friends of Tompkins County Public Library will hold the annual Spring Book Sale over three long weekends in May, beginning Saturday, May 6, at 509 Esty St, Ithaca.

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions. 

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions. 

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

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

Families with elementary aged children are invited to join Cornell's Phi Beta Sigma members as they read books promoting inclusivity and cultural representation.  They will be reading several books highlighting different cultures.

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.** 

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.** 

This is a 30-minute meditation session led by Anna Salamone RN, LCSW, certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher.

Do you want to practice your conversation skills? Come to the library and meet other people who are learning English.

Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR).

What do you want to make?

What do you want to make?

What do you want to make?

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. We still must adhere to room occupancy requirements (max. 10 people at a time), but do not anticipate this being an issue often. 

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

Dizzy is a colorful character from Ithaca, New York who’s been stinking up stages since 2017. She loathes the spotlight but adores the applause, begrudgingly eager to make a spectacle of herself. Lip-syncing. Live-singing.

If you are interested in attending this committee meeting, please email Leslie Tabor at ltabor@tcpl.org for virtual details.

TCPL is inviting patrons ages 13 – 24 to the Makerspace to make surreal and/or digital colleges. Instruction and all materials will be provided. No registration or previous experince required.

In celebration of AAPI month, TCPL is offering a free Jianzi (毽子) craft and play event for families and youth ages 7 - 14.

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!

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender?

Join artists, art centers, museums, galleries, schools, and communities across the world to celebrate World Collage Day.

Adults are invited to celebrate their love of this diverse and subversive medium.

Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. We will provide a simple craft each month for participants to get creative with but feel free to bring whatever project you're working on!