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Ithaca, NY 14850
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Internationally Acclaimed Political Cartoonist Pedro X. Molina to Speak at TCPL

Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Ithaca City of Asylum, will host internationally acclaimed political cartoonist Pedro X. Molina

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Immigration Attorneys Lead Discussion on 'Broken System' During Third Installment of The Constitution: Rights to Know

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TCPL Director Candidates to Give Public Presentations

The Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees invites the community to hear from the two finalist candidates for Library Director. The publi

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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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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 24 2025 Mon

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 24 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 24 2025 Mon

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 24 2025 Mon

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
About this event::

What do you want to make?

This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 24 2025 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 24 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 24 2025 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 24 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...

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 25 2025 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
Nov 25 2025 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
About this event::

What do you want to make?

Nov 25 2025 Tue

Federal Casework Assistance of Staff of Congressman Riley

1:00pm–4:00pm
Nov 25 2025 Tue

Federal Casework Assistance of Staff of Congressman Riley

1:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
About this event::

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

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