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Ithaca, NY 14850
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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 "Adults" group
Nov 12 2025 Wed

Makerspace Open Hours - PM Session

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 12 2025 Wed

Makerspace Open Hours - PM Session

5:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
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Join us for drop-in Open Hours! Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am–12:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
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What do you want to make?

This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

TCPL Tours: Johnson Museum

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

TCPL Tours: Johnson Museum

2:00pm–3:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Offsite
Registration Required
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Join us for a tour of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art!

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This event is in the "Families" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

GO ITHACA Open Hours

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Families
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

GO ITHACA Open Hours

2:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Avenue of the Friends
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Groups, Other
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Join GO ITHACA for Open Hours at TCPL!

GO ITHACA is proud to help transform transportation in Tompkins County! Our program makes sustainable commuting accessible and affordable for everyone.

With our membership, you get:

This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
About this event::

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

Story + Craft

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

Story + Craft

4:00pm–4:45pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
About this event::

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 younger are welcome with an adult to assist. 

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