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Ithaca, NY 14850
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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Dec 29 2025 Mon

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Dec 29 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 "Teens" group
Dec 29 2025 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 29 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
Dec 30 2025 Tue

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 30 2025 Tue

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Upcoming
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, 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
Dec 30 2025 Tue

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 30 2025 Tue

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!

Dec 31 2025 Wed

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