Adults
What should I read next?
Not sure what you want to read, watch, or listen to next? Visit the library to see our themed book and DVD displays or check out our staff picks to see what we personally recommend.
Looking for some free online resources? Check out our list of options for ebooks, employment, health & wellness, and much more!
Book Clubs
Join one of our book clubs or start your own with one of our book club kits.
Download & Stream
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet.
Legal Resources
Information about courts, legal assistance, and online resources at the local, state, and federal level.
Computers & WiFi
Enjoy free WiFi or computer access with your library card.
Library of Things
Need a phone charger? Umbrella? Tote bag? Want a pass to the Sciencenter? Check out more than just books.
Local Voices
Explore our curated collection of local works, and learn how to submit your own work!
Local History & Genealogy
Delve into Tompkins County's past and present using digitized local history resources!
Adults' Blog
2025 Ithaca Is Books Festival Planned for September 11-14; Events with Bestselling Authors Eve Ewing, Cory Doctorow Among Highlights
The fifth annual Ithaca Is Books Festival is scheduled to take place in downtown Ithaca September 11-14. The Festival is produced by Autumn Leaves
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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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