Event List

We will distribute pre-made 3D printed minis figures and let patrons paint them, offering advice when applicable. 

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!

An opportunity to meet with the staff from Congressman Josh Riley's office regarding concerns or Federal case work needs.

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

Monthly meeting of the Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees. 

Please contact the Administrative Manager with questions at mmckeon@tcpl.org 

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!

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:

Story + Craft is our weekly reading + creating event for children! Join us for a read-aloud, followed by art-making or a guided craft. Best for children 5 and up, but younger are welcome with an adult to assist. 

Meet up with local poets in the Ithaca area to explore fun prompts and workshop poetry, prose, and spoken word pieces.

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and hands-on fun.

TCPL is so excited to welcome Fall Creek Brass Band for an uproarious, grooving, parading fun time! Come dance while they rock the stacks! 

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!

Toddlers and preschoolers will have the opportunity to have open exploration and discovery with a variety of arts & crafts materials!

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!

Story + Craft is our weekly reading + creating event for children! Join us for a read-aloud, followed by art-making or a guided craft. Best for children 5 and up, but younger are welcome with an adult to assist. 

Join the Sciencenter to meet snakes, lizards, and invertebrates, learn about animal adaptations, and explore how researchers use biomimicry to help solve problems!

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and hands-on fun.

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!

Toddlers and preschoolers will have the opportunity to have open exploration and discovery with a variety of arts & crafts materials!

Monthly meeting of the Board's Community Relations Committee.

For questions, please contact the committee Chair at mtownsend@tcpl.org.