Upcoming Events

Caregivers and their children are invited to join us for songs, rhymes and books at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S.

Join us for a tour of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art and see the permanent collection in a new way.

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

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.

What do you want to make?

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!

The Lenni Lenape people keep objects that help recall their stories in beautifully decorated leather pouches called storyteller bags.  In this workshop led by Yvonne Wakim Dennis, children will make their own storyteller bags.

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

Join us to discuss It Rhymes with Takei by George Takei:

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. 

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!

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club. We will read and discuss great books together every month. Our July book will be The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. We hope to see you there! 

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

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

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. 

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!

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. 

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!