Upcoming Events

Join us to discuss It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth by Zoe Thorogood:

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather while celebrating reading and building early literacy skills every week!  Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.  In inclement weather, we'll meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.&

What do you want to make?

If you are interesting in attending this committee meeting, please email Leslie Tabor at ltabor@tcpl.org for details.

The Summer Poetry Writing Group meets every other Tuesday at the Tompkins County Public Library in the Borg Warner East Room from 5:30pm-7pm to explore writing prompts, workshop a piece, and build community.

Dive into coding at the library and nature center!

Calling all curious minds (ages 11 - 18) interested in coding and the environment!

Join the four New Visions teachers from TST BOCES for an exciting afternoon of exploration! You’ll be able to choose hands-on activities related to life science, medical science, exercise science, and engineering.

Join us for Family Board Game Club! Adults and kids ages 8 and up are welcome to come play board games with us in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room every other Wednesday from 4 to 6pm beginning June 5.

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender?

Let your imagination soar with local artist and teacher, Stiller Zusman. This is a drop-in program and well-suited for children ages 3-6 and their families. 

TCPL is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament for Teens (ages 12-18!) Register to claim your spot in the bracket.

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

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

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! Adrienne is a SUNY Cortland Assistant Professor of Professional Writing.

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.

Join the Johnson Museum of Art for an open exploration of art making at the library. Unleash your creativity, experiment with an array of materials, and have fun alongside your peers.

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, etc...

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather while celebrating reading and building early literacy skills every week!  Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome.  In inclement weather, we'll meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room.&

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

TCPL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING @ 3:30 - 4:00

FOLLOWED BY TRI BOARD MEETING @ 4:00 - 6:00

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender?

Let your imagination soar with local artist and teacher, Stiller Zusman. This is a drop-in program and well-suited for children ages 3-6 and their families.