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Tompkins County Public Library
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Ithaca, NY 14850
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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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A multicolored version of the Tompkins County Public Library Logo

‘Color Our World’ Summer Reading to Kick-Off June 13 at TCPL

Join Tompkins County Public Library this summer for a chance at adventure, expression, creativity and lasting memories. Summer Reading kicks off Fr

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 17 2025 Tue

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 17 2025 Tue

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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
Jun 17 2025 Tue

Teen Snack & Study

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 17 2025 Tue

Teen Snack & Study

3:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Have a final test coming up? Need to prepare for Regents or AP exams? Join TCPL for Teen Snack & Study!

Bring your study materials and enjoy free pizza, cupcakes, and soda. Relax while you study with lofi beats and chill vibes. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 17 2025 Tue

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun 17 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 17 2025 Tue

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 17 2025 Tue

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Full
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club. We will read and discuss great books together every month. Our June book will be The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers. We hope to see you there! 

Jun 17 2025 Tue

Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees Finance & Personnel Committee

4:00pm–6:00pm
Jun 17 2025 Tue

Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees Finance & Personnel Committee

4:00pm–6:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner West
Program Type: Board of Trustees
About this event::

Monthly meeting of the Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees Finance & Personnel Committee

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 17 2025 Tue

LEGO Family Build Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Families, Kids
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 17 2025 Tue

LEGO Family Build Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Other
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds.

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