Adults
What should I read next?
Not sure what you want to read, watch, or listen to next? Visit the library to see our themed book and DVD displays or check out our staff picks to see what we personally recommend.
Looking for some free online resources? Check out our list of options for ebooks, employment, health & wellness, and much more!
Book Clubs
Join one of our book clubs or start your own with one of our book club kits.
Download & Stream
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet.
Legal Resources
Information about courts, legal assistance, and online resources at the local, state, and federal level.
Computers & WiFi
Enjoy free WiFi or computer access with your library card.
Library of Things
Need a phone charger? Umbrella? Tote bag? Want a pass to the Sciencenter? Check out more than just books.
Local Voices
Explore our curated collection of local works, and learn how to submit your own work!
Local History & Genealogy
Delve into Tompkins County's past and present using digitized local history resources!
Adults' Blog
2024 Income Tax Information
The forms and booklets listed below are now available at
MLK Biographer, Pulitzer Prize Winner Delivers Message of Hope, Resilience in Face of Current Challenges While Speaking on Dr. King at Tompkins County Public Library
In front of a capacity crowd at Tompkins County Public Library, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig pointed to lessons from the life of Dr.
2025 Magazine Sale Begins February 1
The annual Magazine Sale begins Saturday, February 1 at Tompkins County Public Library. It will run through the end of February, or until supplies