Tompkins County Public Library, serving an area of 96,000 residents, has a collection of 140,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 10,500 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 9,200 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 48 employees, of whom 15 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $480,000. Patrons make 560,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,000,000 times. Thirty-six percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
312 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca New York 14850
Telephone
607-272-4557
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Avoca) Avoca Free Library
(Canandaigua) Bristol Library
(Binghamton) Broome County Public Library
(Cazenovia) Cazenovia Public Library Society
(Owego) Coburn Free Library
(Cortland) Cortland Free Library
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06/08 Coming to The Ithaca area
Rochester Greek Festival Rochester NY May30-June2 Serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, Stuffed Green Pepper and Tomato and Lamb Shank dinners.
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Utica NY July18-21 A Who's Who of Bluegrass in the Beautiful Catskill Mountains. A Gathering of Music, Learning & Friends.
Schuyler County Italian American Festival Watkins Glen NY August2-4 The Italian people, known for their love of family, food and friends are the foundation and spirit of this festival.
St Anthony Italian Festival Seneca Falls NY August30-September1 Music, rides, games, fireworks, delicious food and more await you and your family at the largest and most successful Italian festival in the country.
La Festa Italiana Scranton PA August31-September2 People come from near and far to enjoy the food, music and culture that characterize the Italian heritage. The finest Italian cuisine is cooked and served daily.
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