This current building is located at the corner of Cayuga and Green Street (New York Route 79) just south of the Ithaca Commons.

[5] As part of that celebration, a mural of founder Ezra Cornell was hung on the exterior wall of the library building in October 2016.

TCPL hosts nearly one million visitors each year, making it the single, largest driver of traffic to downtown Ithaca.

It also serves as the cultural hub of Tompkins County, providing museum quality art exhibits, opportunities for civic engagement and programs for children, teens and adults.

One of the largest events of its type in the United States, the booksale draws thousands to an Esty Street warehouse each year in search of books, records, CDs and DVDs provided through community donations.