Support TCPL
Tompkins County Public Library Foundation
The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation sustains and strengthens our library by inspiring community support. The Foundation serves as a bridge between the library and the community, encouraging engagement through philanthropy and participation.
There are many ways you can support TCPL and become a Library Champion!
- Take part in our READATHON, our all-day read-out-loud fundraising event
- Join Team TCPL, by organizing your very own Library fundraiser with the help of Foundation staff
- Become a member of the Library Literati and enjoy events like the Library Speakeasy and Literary Virtual Trivia Night
- Adopt a Periodical and cover the costs of 1-3 year subscription for a publication library patrons want and need
- Set up a recurring gift, monthly or quarterly
- Make a tribute gift in honor or memory of a loved one or special occasion
To make a gift right now, go to: https://www.tcplfoundation.org/give-now
For more information or to speak with Foundation staff about other giving opportunities, go here: https://www.tcplfoundation.org/about
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Makerspace,
One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
What do you want to make?
Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut. Sessions are one hour and a maximum of two people are allowed in the makerspace a...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
LEGO Build Night for Families
5:30pm - 6:30pm
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
LEGO Build Night for Families
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group:
Families,
Kids
Program Type:
STEAM,
Other
About this event::
TCPL invites 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 for one week.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation
12:15pm - 12:45pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Online
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Health & Wellness
About this event::
This is a 30-minute meditation session led by Anna Salamone RN, LCSW, certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. MBSR is a means for reducing stress, improving our capacity for attention, boosting the immune system, reducing emotional reac...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Registration
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Clubs,
Classes and Workshops,
STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
13
About this event::
Kids ages 9-13 are welcome to join this bi-monthly, in person book club that focuses on award winning books and authors! Each participant will receive a copy of the selected award winning book to keep and read in advance of our meeting. We will then ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
Registration
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Makerspace,
One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
About this event::
What do you want to make?
Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut. Sessions are one hour and a maximum of two people are allowed in the makerspace a...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
TCPL Coding Club: Java Basics
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Digital Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
STEAM,
Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
About this event::
TCPL is teaming up with My Learning Genie to provide free Java classes for teens!
If you already know some Java and want to learn more see this link for the intermediate class: Intermediate Java
Java stands as one of the most widely adopt...