Download & Stream

Download & Stream

Libby

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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

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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!

Get started with Hoopla.

Hoopla help

Hoopla at TCPL is funded by a donation from Cornell University to the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation.

Cornell University


 

Kanopy

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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.

Get started with Kanopy.

Learn more about the switch to tickets for access to premium content.

Kanopy help


 

Upcoming Events

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

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::

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.

 

 

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

TCPL 25 Years on East Green Street Birthday Party and Open House

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Avenue of the Friends
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Local History, Performance, Other
About this event::

Come celebrate Tompkins County Public Library's 25 years on East Green Street!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Ballet and Books: Seeds AND Sprouts

2:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Health & Wellness, Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Please note location change for 11/8 only!

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

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Other
About this event::

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Basics 101

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Join students from Cornell University's Digital Tech & Innovation Project Team for a workshop focused on teaching older adults in the community how to become more comfortable with using technology they own.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
About this event::

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

Join Therese for a one hour instructional introduction to sewing. You will learn the parts, threading, and basic use of the machine.