Upcoming Events

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!

Pedro X. Molina—award-winning political cartoonist and former ICOA Artist-in-Residence—will present excerpts from his forthcoming graphic novel about the history of democracy in Latin America, followed by questions and comments from the audience.

Caregivers and their children are invited to join Cassie for music, rhymes, movement and books. Storytime will be followed by a playtime from 11-12.  Come and join the fun while building early literacy skills!

Join us for an exciting, hands-on STEM experience!

Drop-in for Open Hours - registration is not required.

Children are welcome to join us as we celebrate 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.

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. 

Join the Ithaca Ukes and the Hula Hut Dancers for a holiday tradition of Christmas Music and Hanukkah Music.
The performance will be held Saturday, December 6 starting at 2:30 p.m. in the Ezra Cornell Reading Room.

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.

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

Join Therese for a one hour instructional introduction to sewing. You will learn the parts, threading, and basic use of the machine.

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!

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, and more...

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

This drop-in program is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.

What do you want to make?

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

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

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!

Monthly meeting of the Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees Finance & Personnel Committee

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club – the second Tuesday of every month. We will read and discuss great books together, play games, eat snacks, and laugh a lot. Best for ages 8-12. We hope to see you there! 

A special meeting of the Tompkins County Board of Trustees to discuss confidential personnel matters.

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