Community Libraries
TCPL is part of the Finger Lakes Library System, which consists of 33 member libraries throughout five counties. In addition to the member libraries there are community libraries in Caroline and Danby that offer recreational reading and computer access.
The community libraries receive materials through support from town funding and local donations. They also receive collection support through the Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library, Tompkins County Public Library, and Finger Lakes Library System.
For more information and hours please visit:
Caroline Community Library
Danby Community Library
Upcoming Events
Baby & Toddler Storytime
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!
Makerspace Open Hours
Drop-in for Open Hours - registration is not required.
Family Storytime
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.
Families Learning Science Together
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.
Baby & Toddler Playtime
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 to Sew One-on-One
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.