Local Voices
To showcase the extraordinary creativity of our community, Tompkins County Public Library has established the Local Voices Collection. Tompkins County resident musicians, writers, and filmmakers are invited to submit their self-published CDs, books, and DVDs for inclusion in our Local Voices Collection.
Local Voices Collection Guidelines
Local Voices Collection Submission Request Form
Resources for Self-Publishing
Upcoming Events
Sit! Stay! Read!
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!
Makerspace One-on-One
What do you want to make?
Teen Maker Mondays
Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...
Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and use the Makerspace.
Panel by Panel Graphic Novel Book Club
Join us to discuss The Library Mule of Cordoba by Wilfrid Lupano:
Here’s the story of what happens when saving the world’s knowledge from destruction depends on the worst mule in history!