Week Calendar

Join us Mondays between noon and 1:00 pm on the Tompkins County Public Library Facebook page to talk about movies, TV shows, and whatever else you might be watching! 

This is not a library sponsored event, and not open to the public.

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** 

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** 

Weather permitting, caregivers and their babies are invited to join Cassie at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S. Geneva St. for music, rhymes, movement and books.

Families with young children are invited to come play with an assortment of toys appropriate for infants and toddlers.

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** 

What do you want to make?

What do you want to make?

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** 

Elfves, dwarves, halflings, and humans meet most Saturdays to pursue fantasy quests. There may be space for new participants - no experience needed!

Elfves, dwarves, halflings, and humans meet most Saturdays to pursue fantasy quests. There may be space for new participants - no experience needed!

Join us on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm on Facebook for a lively discussion about what we're all reading!

This is a 30-minute meditation session led by Anna Salamone RN, LCSW, certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher.

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions. 

Cornell Design and Tech Initiative is excited to share an introduction to design for beginners using Figma, a web design tool. We will be demonstrating creative ways to make eye-catching visuals with shapes, colors, and more!

This is not a library sponsored event, and not open to the public

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides 3-9 year old children with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and coll

Children 3-6 years old are invited to make crafts inspired by or using nature. This week we’ll make learn the wet felting process with a simple project making a felted wool rope that can be added to with beads and turned into a bracelet or bo

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

What do you want to make?

Children 3-6 years old are invited to make crafts inspired by or using nature. This week we’ll make learn the wet felting process with a simple project making a felted wool rope that can be added to with beads and turned into a bracelet or bo

What do you want to make?

Formerly known as the Afterschool Language and Culture Program (ALCP). FLIP has introduced thousands of children in Upstate New York to world languages and cultures.

This is not a library-sponsored event, and is not open to the general public

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. We still must adhere to room occupancy requirements (max. 10 people at a time), but do not anticipate this being an issue often. 

Join Cornell Design and Tech Initiative for a beginner-friendly introduction to coding. We will be using Scratch, which is a visual programming language allowing young students to create their own animations!

This is not a library sponsored program, and not open to the general public.

Tompkins County Public Library, in partnership with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, will present a free concert for children and families.

Participants will be introduced to the basics of screenplay formatting and structure through writing exercises.

TCPL is inviting families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds. Participants will also have the opportunity to display their creations in the Youth Services section.

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!

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?

Join local maker Kris to learn techniques for creating unique beautiful jewelry! Explore our extensive collection of beads, findings and supplies! Make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or whatever strikes your fancy.

Adults are invited to celebrate their love of this diverse and subversive medium.

Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. We will provide a simple craft each month for participants to get creative with but feel free to bring whatever project you're working on!