Download & Stream
Libby
Libby, by OverDrive
Borrow eBooks and audiobooks to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app. You can even send and read your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle eReader (U.S. only)! It’s free and easy to get started on www.libbyapp.com.
Get even more out of Libby by adding Southern Tier Library System and OWWL Library System to your account! Both systems have partnered with Finger Lakes Library System to allow patrons access to all three collections. More information can be found at www.flls.org.
hoopla
With Hoopla, you can borrow ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, TV shows, comics, and magazines and enjoy everywhere you have a screen--your computer, your phone, even your TV! Hoopla offers more content, in more places, than any other digital library platform and it's all FREE with your library card!
Hoopla at TCPL is funded by a donation from Cornell University to the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and bingeable series from studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more. Set up a free account with your library card!
Starting April 1, 2025, the viewing experience on Kanopy will be easier than ever with the switch from play credits to tickets. With this update, you can easily see the number of tickets required and viewing period for each film next to
the play button.
Learn more about the switch to tickets for access to premium content.
Upcoming Events
Family Storytime
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and hands-on fun.
Autumn Art for Kids
Let your imagination soar with local artist and teacher, Stiller Zusman. This is a drop-in program and well-suited for children ages 3-6 and their families.
Come On Out! (works in progress) Writing Group
Continuation of workshop. Review works in progress.
Ballet and Books: Seeds (3 years - Kindergarten)
Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-
Ballet and Books: Sprouts (1st - 4th grade)
Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides children ages 3-9 with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college-
Baby & Toddler Playtime
Baby & Toddler Playtime is an unstructured play and social time for children and caregivers offering a warm, child-friendly space with books and age-appropriate toys.