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Ithaca, NY 14850
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Help Guide Your Library's Future

In New York State, all public libraries are required to have a community-based, Board-approved, written long-range plan of service developed by t

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November is International Games Month

Did you know that November is International Games Month? It all started as National Games Day in 2007 as "an attempt to set a world’s record for th

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Youth and Family Programs at TCPL in November!

Happy November from TCPL's Youth Services Department! 

We hope you are settling into the season and might have time to visit us at any o

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Shape the Future of Your Library

Tompkins County Public Library is seeking individuals with a strong interest in supporting and shaping library services to join its Board of Truste

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 15 2025 Sat

Ballet and Books: Sprouts (1st - 4th grade)

2:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 15 2025 Sat

Ballet and Books: Sprouts (1st - 4th grade)

2:30pm–4:00pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

Nov 16 2025 Sun

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Nov 16 2025 Sun
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 17 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
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 17 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 "Kids" group
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 17 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
Nov 17 2025 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 17 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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