Hours, Location & Contact

Location & Hours

Located in downtown Ithaca, NY at 101 East Green Street

Monday - Thursday

9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Friday

9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Parking

Parking is pay-per-use and available on the street, at the Cayuga Street Garage behind the Library, and at the Green Street Garage down the street from the Library. There is a handicapped spot and a handful of 15-minute accessible spots on the Cayuga Street side of the Library building.

2026 Holiday Closures

Thursday, January 1
Sunday, April 5
Saturday, May 23
Sunday, May 24
Monday, May 25
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
Saturday, September 5
Sunday, September 6
Monday, September 7
Close at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25
Thursday, November 26
Friday, November 27
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
Friday, December 25
Saturday, December 26
Thursday, December 31

Contact Us

607-272-4557

help@tcpl.org

 

Upcoming Events

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Baby & Toddler Playtime is an unstructured play and social time for children and caregivers offering a warm, child-friendly space with books and age-appropriate toys.

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
About this event::

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

Join Therese for a one hour instructional introduction to sewing. You will learn the parts, threading, and basic use of the machine.

Sit! Stay! Read!

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

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!

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, and more...

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
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. 

Early Reader Book Club

3:00pm–3:45pm
Families, Kids
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to join our Early Reader Book Club.