Upcoming Events

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

Dave Moreland presents a high-energy 45-minute show filled with magic, comedy, puppets, and audience participation.

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.

Community reading and singing heroes, John Simon and Cal Walker, will be sharing stories that are songs, and songs that are stories in a concert especially for young children and their families at TCPL in the Borg Warner Community Room.&

We will distribute pre-made 3D printed minis figures and let patrons paint them, offering advice when applicable. 

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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!

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

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. 

An opportunity to meet with the staff from Congressman Josh Riley's office regarding concerns or Federal case work needs.

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to join our Early Readers Book Club.

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!

Monthly meeting of the Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees. 

Please contact the Administrative Manager with questions at mmckeon@tcpl.org 

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

Love to write your own stories? Have ideas for your own characters and worlds, or an interest in writing fanfiction? Join Adrienne Raw for a Teen Creative Writing Workshop! 

Explore the Cornell Lab of Ornithology with a tour of the Visitor Center!

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!

Join us for drop-in Open Hours! Registration is not required.

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