Announcement

Beginning June 15, we will be offering curbside pickup from 10-1 and 3-6 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and in-lobby pickup from 10-1 and 3-6 Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Please note, due to safety procedures borrowed materials must be returned to outside bins and cannot be brought into the building or returned to staff. Stay tuned for more information!

Library materials remain due July 6.

101 East Green Street

Ithaca, NY 14850

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:30am-8:30pm

Fri: 9:30am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

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Upcoming Book Clubs & Writing Workshops

Tween Book Club

3:45pm - 4:45pm

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library

Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Book Clubs

About this event::

Children ages 9-12 are welcome to join our Tween Book Club on the second Wednesday of each month. Registration is required. Register and pick up your free copy of the book at the Youth Services Reference Desk. Participants are welcome to bring s...

STEAM Book Club

3:45pm - 4:45pm

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library

Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: STEAM, Book Clubs

About this event::

Children ages 8-12 are invited to a STEAM-themed (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) book club. Registration is required. Register and pick up your free copy of the book at the Youth Services Reference Desk. Refreshments will be served. ...

Truth Be Told Non-Fiction Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library

Room: Tompkins Trust Company Study Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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