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Tompkins County Public Library
101 East Green Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
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A picture of Kat Savage in the Youth Services Section of TCPL

Kat Savage Chosen to Lead TCPL as Interim Director

The Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees has appointed Kat Savage to act as the Library’s Interim Director. The selection was finalized

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TCPL 25 years on East Green Street Logo

TCPL Open House to Mark 25th Anniversary of Historic Move to East Green Street

In November Tompkins County Public Library is hosting a birthday party and open house to celebrate the silver anniversary of its move to its curren

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Friends of the Library Book Sale. Saturday, October 11 8 am to 8 pm. 10am to 8pm: Sunday-Monday, Oct 12-13; Saturday-Monday, Oct 18-20; and Saturday-Tuesday, Oct 25-28

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Begins Saturday, October 11; Runs Through Tuesday, October 28

The Friends of Tompkins County Public Library will hold the annual Fall Book Sale over three long weekends in October at 509 Esty St, Ithaca. The s

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The door to the Volunteer room at TCPL. It is a wooden door that has a large window on it. A brass plate reads "Volunteers" and there is a sign in the window that says WELCOME TCPL VOLUNTEERS.

TCPL Welcomes Back Volunteers in New Program Partner Initiative

Tompkins County Public Library is re-launching a way for volunteers to join the Library’s mission of serving the community. The new Program Partner

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Makerspace Open Hours - AM Session

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 29 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
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Break for Books Online Book Chat

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Break for Books Online Book Chat

12:00pm–1:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Online Chat
About this event::

Join us on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm on Facebook for a lively discussion about what we're all reading! 

This event is in the "Kids" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Code Quest

3:00pm–3:45pm
Kids
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Code Quest

3:00pm–3:45pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
About this event::

This 4-week class will teach the basics of programming through play-based activities. We will use Sphero Indi robots to practice with algorithms, sequencing, and debugging. Join us and discover the joy of computational thinking. (Ages 5-7)

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Technology Basics One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Technology Basics One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Waitlist
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 "Teens" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

4:30pm–5:45pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Oct 29 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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Makerspace Open Hours - PM Session

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Makerspace Open Hours - PM Session

5:30pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Join us for drop-in Open Hours! Registration is not required.

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