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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

It was a packed house at Tompkins County Public Library on Thursday, November 20 for a discussion on immigration. It was the third of a four part s

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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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Strategic Plan Survey: 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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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 1 2025 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 1 2025 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
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
Dec 1 2025 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 1 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 1 2025 Mon

TCPL Director Candidate Presentation

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 1 2025 Mon

TCPL Director Candidate Presentation

5:00pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board of Trustees, Other
About this event::

The Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees invites the community to hear from a finalist candidate for Library Director. Following the presentation, those in attendance will be invited to take part in a Question-and-Answer session.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 2 2025 Tue

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
Dec 2 2025 Tue

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
About this event::

What do you want to make?

This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 2 2025 Tue

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 2 2025 Tue

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Open
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 2 2025 Tue

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 2 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!

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