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.

 

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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Animal Sleepover Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::

Join us for a pajama storytime and send your stuffed animal on an after-hours library adventure!!!

This event is in the "Kids" group

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. 

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Magic Show with 'The Great & Powerful Dave'

4:00pm–4:45pm
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Performance
About this event::

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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Sing Me a Story! Read Me a Song! with John Simon & Cal Walker

1:00pm–1:45pm
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::

Community reading and singing heroes, John Simon and Cal Walker, will be sharing stories that are songs, and songs that are stories in a concert especially for young children and their families at TCPL in the Borg Warner Community Room.&

This event is in the "Kids" group

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!