Upcoming Events

Get swept up in the magic created by great stories and live music as the CCO and Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) join forces for our annual Family Concert & Storytime Series, now in its eleventh season!  We select a different childr

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 Thaler/Howell Programming Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm.

An engaging 8-week course designed to provide the real-world money skills that kids actually need. 

Children are welcome to join us as we welcome autumn in a yoga series that flows with the seasons!

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 ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Chemists for Outreach and Graduate Inclusion (CoRGi) at Cornell University. 

Join screenwriter/novelist Elisabeth Nonas for a 3-part workshop at the Library this Fall on Saturday afternoons. With humor and skill, Nonas will help you develop a work-in-progress or begin a new project in a safe, encouraging environment.

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.

Monthly meeting of the Board's Library Services & Policy Committee.

For questions, please contact the Board President at boardpresident@tcpl.org. 

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

Come join us in an interactive workshop where we explore our connection to the natural world. We will delve into our interrelationship with water and with plants that can support us, physically and emotionally.

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. 

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 Thaler/Howell Programming Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm.

An engaging 8-week course designed to provide the real-world money skills that kids actually need. 

This program will discuss the history of Voting in the U.S., the Voting Rights Act, how it has changed over time (such as the 14th and 19th Amendments) and recent attacks on the right to vote. 

Children are welcome to join us as we welcome autumn in a yoga series that flows with the seasons!