Poetry at TCPL

Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day with TCPL on April 18th! This year, we received over 50 poems from local poets, all centered on the theme of adventure, and we will be handing out pocket-sized poetry cards at the library and on the Commons. You can also find our poetry cards available at local businesses, organizations, and bookstores, and they will be shared online on Facebook and Instagram. Check out this year's poetry collection here!
We are also hosting a virtual Spring Writes poetry event, the Poetry and Prose Open Mic, on May 2nd. Visit that page for more details and to register.
If you have questions, please email poetry@tcpl.org.
Curious about our poetry collection? Check out this poetry booklist:
Upcoming Writing, Poetry, and Performance Events
Black Girls Don't Get Love Mini-Writers Room Session: With Eden Strachan
Black Girls Don't Get Love Mini-Writers Room Session: With Eden Strachan
"Black Girls Don't Get Love" is a coming of age story about a Black high school girl who is dealing with feelings of insecurity due to Eurocentric Beauty Standards.
Jonathan Eig
Tompkins County Public Library is excited to welcome author Jonathan Eig for a speaking event.
He will be speaking about “King: A Life,” his biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Biography.
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Family Concert Series
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Family Concert Series
Get swept up in the magic created by great stories and live music as the CCO and Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) join forces for our annual Family Concert & Storytime Series, now in its eleventh season! We select a different childr
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Family Concert Series
Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Family Concert Series
Get swept up in the magic created by great stories and live music as the CCO and Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) join forces for our annual Family Concert & Storytime Series, now in its eleventh season! We select a different childr
Creative Writing with Art for Kids
Join the Johnson Museum of Art for a creative writing workshop inspired by art from the museum’s collection. We will look closely at art for inspiration, play with different prompts, and spend time writing together.