Youth and Family Programs at TCPL in September!

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Youth and Family Programs at TCPL in September!

We hope everyone had a wonderful summer with their families and are ready for the fall. I'm excited to share with you some upcoming special and returning programs in September. All programs are free and open to the public, but some do require registration as space is limited. All programs take place at Tompkins County Public Library in downtown Ithaca, 101 East Green Street.

Did you or your child or teen participate in Summer Reading this year? Help us by completing this survey - you will be entered to win a $10 gift certificate to the Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

Lastly, September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Getting a library card is easy and FREE for anyone who lives or works in Tompkins County, and it unlocks access to print and e-books, digital resources, and more. You can learn more by clicking here!

Celebrating with the Ithaca is Books Festival
Author Visit
Limited Series Programs
  • Chinese Bilingual Storytime Wednesday September 10 and 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room
    Drop in program!
  • Family Movies at TCPL: A Minecraft Movie Saturday September 13 from 2 to 4pm in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room
    Drop in screening! Rated PG.
  • Autumn Art for Kids Saturday September 6 & Saturday September 27 from 2 to 4 pm in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room
    Drop in program! Best for 3-6 years
  • Life Skills: Dollars & Decisions Financial literacy for middle school students; 8 Week Program starting 9/4, Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm in the Digital Lab
    *As of this writing, registration is full; waitlist is open
  • Chess Quest For kids who know the basics and are ready for more
    Saturday Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 from 1 to 2 pm in the Digital Lab
    *As of this writing, registration for later sessions is open
  • SingSong Music Class Tuesday September 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 10 to 10:45 am in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room
    Registration required
  • Fall Fun Yoga Series Friday September 19 & 26 from 4 to 4:45 pm in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room
    Registration encouraged, drop-ins welcomed if space
Book Clubs

Space is limited! Register online to hold your spot and get a free copy of the book ahead of the club meeting.

  • Tween Book Club Tuesday September 9 from 4 to 4:45 pm in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room
    *As of this writing, registration is full; waitlist is open
  • Early Reader Book Club Tuesday September 23 from 3 to 3:45 pm in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room
    Registration required
Storytimes (All Drop-In)
  • Baby & Toddler Storytime every Friday 10:30 to 11 am - Henry St. John Building Grounds / Thaler/Howell Programming Room
    Fall Storytime will be held outside at the Henry St. John Building at 301 E. Geneva St. 
    On days when it's wet outside or below 55°, please join us inside the library!
  • Family Storytime every Saturday from 11 to 11:30 am in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Ongoing programs (All Drop-In)

P.S. If you have questions about Youth Services, please don't hesitate to reach out to department manager Kat Savage at ksavage@tcpl.org. Have a great September!