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Ithaca, NY 14850
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National Film Registry Films at TCPL!

The National Film Registry of the Library of Congress has added 25 new films to the list for preservation!

See below for all of the places yo

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Free Tax Preparation Service Begins February 3; Appointment Through 2-1-1 Required

Registration is now open for free tax preparation services for qualified residents at Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Cornell U

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TCPL Partners With Cornell University for Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon

Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with Cornell University, will join organizations across the world in celebrating the life of aboliti

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 10 2026 Tue

Tompkins Area VITA - Free Tax Preparation Service (Appointment Required)

10:00am–7:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 10 2026 Tue

Tompkins Area VITA - Free Tax Preparation Service (Appointment Required)

10:00am–7:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab
About this event::

This year the Tompkins County Public Library's Digital Lab will host the Tompkins Area VITA - Free Tax Preparation Service.  This service is available to low-income residents of Tompkins and Cortland Counties, and is completely free as long a

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Feb 10 2026 Tue

Preschool Art Studio

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Feb 10 2026 Tue

Preschool Art Studio

10:30am–11:15am
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
About this event::

Toddlers and preschoolers will have the opportunity to have open exploration and discovery with a variety of arts & crafts materials!

This drop-in program is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb 10 2026 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
Feb 10 2026 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::

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This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 10 2026 Tue

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 10 2026 Tue

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Waitlist
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Adult Services Department
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. 

Feb 10 2026 Tue

Federal Casework Assistance of Staff of Congressman Riley

1:00pm–4:00pm
Feb 10 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 10 2026 Tue

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 10 2026 Tue

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–5:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
About this event::

NOTE: Reduced hours tonight close at 5:30PM. Normal hours will resume 2/24/2026. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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