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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

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Jul 14 2025 Mon

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Open
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Jul 14 2025 Mon

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
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Jul 14 2025 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
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Jul 14 2025 Mon

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
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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!

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Jul 14 2025 Mon

The Storyteller's Bag by OJI:SDA’

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Open
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Jul 14 2025 Mon

The Storyteller's Bag by OJI:SDA’

4:00pm–5:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes and Workshops, Writing
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The Lenni Lenape people keep objects that help recall their stories in beautifully decorated leather pouches called storyteller bags.  In this workshop led by Yvonne Wakim Dennis, children will make their own storyteller bags.

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Jul 14 2025 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 14 2025 Mon

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
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Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, and more...

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 14 2025 Mon

Panel by Panel Graphic Novel Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 14 2025 Mon

Panel by Panel Graphic Novel Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
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Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Join us to discuss It Rhymes with Takei by George Takei:

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Jul 15 2025 Tue

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Teens
Upcoming
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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Jul 15 2025 Tue

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am–12:00pm
Upcoming
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
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