Download & Stream

Download & Stream

Find all of the library resources you and your child can connect to from anywhere. You'll just need your library card!

 

Britannica School (English & Spanish)

This online version of the respected encyclopedia offers information at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. It's helpful for conducting research, completing homework assignments, and working on special projects in the library or at home. 

Also available in Spanish at Britannica Escolar.

 

Gale in Context (formerly Kids InfoBits)

Features full-text content from elementary reference sources and magazines. It covers geography, current events, the arts and sciences, people, government, history, and more.

 

Mango Languages

Language-learning tool for a wide variety of languages.

 

Libby (by OverDrive)

Use your TCPL card to borrow ebooks & audiobooks. Then, enjoy them on your computer, tablet, Kindle, or smartphone! You can also find readalongs and magazines for kids on Libby.

 

Public school students can also access Sora, the school version of Libby.

 

TumbleBooks

View animated, talking picture books, ebooks, and videos. Includes books in several languages.

 

Upcoming Events

Tom Sieling: Take a Tromp Through the Swamp!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Music
About this event::

Join Tom Seiling at TCPL for a program of fun, upbeat, and participatory kids’ songs accompanied on guitar, banjo, and drum machine! It will also include lots of encouragement to read and visit the library.

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

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!

LEGO Family Build Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Families, Kids
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.

Story + Craft

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
About this event::

Story + Craft is our weekly reading + creating event for children! Join us for a read-aloud, followed by art-making or a guided craft. Best for children 5 and up, but younger are welcome with an adult to assist. 

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

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!

Tween Book Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Join us for monthly meetings of the TCPL Tween Book Club. We will read and discuss great books together every month. Our August book will be The Vanquishers by Kalynn Bayron. We hope to see you there!