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Study Buddies

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids

The study buddies program is brought to you for Ithaca students, by Ithaca students. High school student volunteers will be matched up with younger students for homework help and general tutoring.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Schwarz Jacobson Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
About this event::

The study buddies program is brought to you for Ithaca students, by Ithaca students. High school student volunteers will be matched up with younger students for homework help and general tutoring.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Baby & Toddler Playtime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

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!

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!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ithaca Loves Teachers @ TCPL

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a happy hour in our Makerspace as we show our appreciation for all teachers on Wednesday, 2/18, from 2:00–4:00 pm.

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

Join us for a happy hour in our Makerspace as we show our appreciation for all teachers on Wednesday, 2/18, from 2:00–4:00 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

GO ITHACA Open Hours

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Avenue of the Friends at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Join GO ITHACA for Open Hours at TCPL!

GO ITHACA is proud to help transform transportation in Tompkins County! Our program makes sustainable commuting accessible and affordable for everyone.

With our membership, you get:

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

Join GO ITHACA for Open Hours at TCPL!

GO ITHACA is proud to help transform transportation in Tompkins County! Our program makes sustainable commuting accessible and affordable for everyone.

With our membership, you get:

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ages 8 to 108 Board Game Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Kids, Teens

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Digital Lab (you can enter through the Local History Room) on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Digital Lab (you can enter through the Local History Room) on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Baby & Toddler Playtime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

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!

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!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ages 8 to 108 Board Game Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Kids, Teens

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Digital Lab (you can enter through the Local History Room) on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Digital Lab (you can enter through the Local History Room) on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Baby & Toddler Playtime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

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!

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!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Brainstorming Group

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ezra Cornell Reading Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

A gathering of the gaming community to support each other's creativity.

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

A gathering of the gaming community to support each other's creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

GO ITHACA Open Hours

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Avenue of the Friends at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Community Groups, Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Join GO ITHACA for Open Hours at TCPL!

GO ITHACA is proud to help transform transportation in Tompkins County! Our program makes sustainable commuting accessible and affordable for everyone.

With our membership, you get:

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

Join GO ITHACA for Open Hours at TCPL!

GO ITHACA is proud to help transform transportation in Tompkins County! Our program makes sustainable commuting accessible and affordable for everyone.

With our membership, you get:

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ages 8 to 108 Board Game Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Digital Lab at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Families, Kids, Teens

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Digital Lab (you can enter through the Local History Room) on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm.

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults, Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Digital Lab (you can enter through the Local History Room) on Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Baby & Toddler Playtime

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thaler/Howell Programming Room at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sit! Stay! Read!

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
BorgWarner Full at Tompkins County Public Library
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops, Other
Age Group:
Kids

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!

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!

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Family Build Night

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

TCPL Tours: Art and Ornithology at the Lab of O

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Science and Nature, Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a guided tour at the Lab of Ornithology!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Science and Nature, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for a guided tour at the Lab of Ornithology!