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

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. 

Spanish Storytime

4:30pm - 5:00pm
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::

Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to join us for Spanish storytime - songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts - completely in Spanish!

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. 

Gender Affirming Closet Pop-Up

12:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Ezra Cornell Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Groups
About this event::

The Gender Affirming Clothing Closet is a free pop-up event for queer and gender diverse bodies of all ages to empower authentic self expression and exploration. Folx can take as much or as little as they want.