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A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

LGBTQ+ Youth Grouf for ages 12 - 18. Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:45 pm. Following the ICSD calendar. Join us in the Digital Lab.

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

Ithaca Food Resource Fair. Featuring local food resource organizations throughout Ithaca and beyond. Thursday, November 13th. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in TCPL's Avenue of the Friends.

Ithaca Food Resources Fair

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Avenue of the Friends at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Groups
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Teens

TCPL will be hosting community organizations providing food resources to the Downtown Ithaca area and beyond.

Confirmed groups include:

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Avenue of the Friends
Age Group: Adults, Families, Teens
Program Type: Community Groups
About this event::

TCPL will be hosting community organizations providing food resources to the Downtown Ithaca area and beyond.

Confirmed groups include:

A flyer with basic information about Ballet and Books, with the TCPL logo and an illustration of a dancer and books.

Ballet and Books: Seeds (3 years - Kindergarten)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner West at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner West
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

A flyer with basic information about Ballet and Books, with the TCPL logo and an illustration of a dancer and books.

Ballet and Books: Sprouts (1st - 4th grade)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

LGBTQ+ Youth Grouf for ages 12 - 18. Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:45 pm. Following the ICSD calendar. Join us in the Digital Lab.

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

The Constitution: Rights to Know. Imagery includes a US flag backdrop with the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the foreground.

The Constitution: Rights to Know

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

This panel will discuss the history of Immigration to the U.S. and why it has become so polarized.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Adults, Teens
About this event::

This panel will discuss the history of Immigration to the U.S. and why it has become so polarized.

A flyer with basic information about Ballet and Books, with the TCPL logo and an illustration of a dancer and books.

Ballet and Books: Seeds (3 years - Kindergarten)

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner West at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner West
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

A flyer with basic information about Ballet and Books, with the TCPL logo and an illustration of a dancer and books.

Ballet and Books: Sprouts (1st - 4th grade)

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner East at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Kids

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner East
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-

Little Shrew

Early Reader Book Club

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

LGBTQ+ Youth Grouf for ages 12 - 18. Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:45 pm. Following the ICSD calendar. Join us in the Digital Lab.

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

D.M. Brainstorming Group Flyer TEXT: A place for those who run tabletop role-playing games to brainstorm ideas, seek out tools and support for preparing future game sessions with supportive, creative gamers and librarian guidance. 1st Wednesday of the month October 3 | November 5 | December 3 6:00pm to 7:30pm Cornell Reading Room

DM Brainstorming Group

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Ezra Cornell Reading Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

A place for those who run tabletop role-playing games to brainstorm ideas, seek out tools and support for preparing future game sessions with supportive, creative gamers and librarian guidance.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Ezra Cornell Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
About this event::

A place for those who run tabletop role-playing games to brainstorm ideas, seek out tools and support for preparing future game sessions with supportive, creative gamers and librarian guidance.

cover for DVD abominable

Family Movies at TCPL: Abominable

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Film Screenings
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens

Join us for an afternoon movie on our “Big Screen” in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. This Saturday we will be screening the animated fantasy adventure Abominable. 

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Film Screenings
About this event::

Join us for an afternoon movie on our “Big Screen” in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. This Saturday we will be screening the animated fantasy adventure Abominable. 

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

LGBTQ+ Youth Grouf for ages 12 - 18. Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:45 pm. Following the ICSD calendar. Join us in the Digital Lab.

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

LGBTQ+ Youth Grouf for ages 12 - 18. Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:45 pm. Following the ICSD calendar. Join us in the Digital Lab.

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Groups, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

 

Photograph of craft making supplies

Winter Crafternoon 2025!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens

Get into the wintry spirit by creating your own crafts!

Children and families can make hand-made gifts and cards to take home to give as gifts or keep.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
About this event::

Get into the wintry spirit by creating your own crafts!

Children and families can make hand-made gifts and cards to take home to give as gifts or keep.

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.

A pile of various LEGO bricks.

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Families, Kids

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

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.