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Tompkins County Public Library
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Ithaca, NY 14850
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An image showing the Howard P. Hartnett Circulation Desk at TCPL. It is a large wooden desk, with alternating panels of dark and light colored wood.

TCPL to re-open Howard P. Hartnett Circulation Desk

Tompkins County Public Library is working to re-open the Howard P. Hartnett Circulation Desk, found in the lobby area near the main entrance. The w

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A colored-pencil portrait by Yamilka Pororreal showing Betty Spero. In the portrait Betty is smiling, and wearing a green shirt with a floral design at the center, and is also wearing a yellow cardigan sweater.

New Art Exhibit Combines Portraits with Storytelling, Vulnerability and the Passage of Time

A multimedia art exhibit now on display at Tompkins County Public Library is offering a raw glimpse into the realities of growing older.

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Text reads CRAFTERNOON in a water-color style font, above the summer reading logo for TCPL which has a multi-colored background. The image contains hexaflexagons, boondoggles, watercoler, paper hats, chalk, music and graphic novels incorporated into its background.

What to Expect from the June 13 Crafternoon Kick-Off to Summer Reading

Tompkins County Public Library has an afternoon filled with food, music, crafts, book giveaways and fun planned for the official launch of the “Col

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A parchment paper background, with a bold, black font reminiscent of the writing in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution. It reads Community Reading of the U.S. Constitution. Saturday, June 14, 9:30 a.m. Tompkins County Public Library. To the left of the text is a raised fist showing the red, white and blue stars and stripes pattern of the U.S. flag.

TCPL to Host Community Reading of U.S. Constitution on Flag Day

Two centuries ago, on June 30, 1825, former President James Madison, considered to be the “Father of the U.S. Constitution,” wrote to George Thomso

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Upcoming Events

Jul 15 2025 Tue

Comic Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Jul 15 2025 Tue

Comic Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Technology Basics One-on-One

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Technology Basics One-on-One

10:30am–11:30am
Upcoming
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

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 partnering technology tutor. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Makerspace Open Hours - AM Session

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Makerspace Open Hours - AM Session

11:00am–1:00pm
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 "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Technology Basics One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Technology Basics One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Upcoming
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

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 partnering technology tutor. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Learn to Sew One-on-One

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Learn to Sew One-on-One

4:00pm–5:00pm
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

4:30pm–5:45pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

4:30pm–5:45pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

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!

 

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