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Tompkins County Public Library
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Ithaca, NY 14850
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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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Story + Craft

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Story + Craft

4:00pm–4:45pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
About this event::

Story + Craft is our weekly reading + creating event for children! Join us for a read-aloud, followed by art-making or a guided craft. Best for children 5 and up, but younger are welcome with an adult to assist. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Ages 8 to 108 Board Game Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Kids, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Ages 8 to 108 Board Game Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Summer Poetry Writing Group: Writing Through the Senses II with Jada Simone

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

Summer Poetry Writing Group: Writing Through the Senses II with Jada Simone

5:30pm–7:00pm
Open
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry, Writing
Registration Required
About this event::

Meet up with local poets in the Ithaca area to explore fun prompts and workshop poetry, prose, and spoken word pieces.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

History's a drag!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 26 2025 Thu

History's a drag!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures, Local History, Performance
About this event::

Ithaca has a long history of queer art and performance, and its drag scene has been regarded as one of the most creative and resilient scenes in upstate New York.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jun 27 2025 Fri

Summer Baby & Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jun 27 2025 Fri

Summer Baby & Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::

Caregivers and their children are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and books at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S.

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