Event List

Caregivers and their children are invited to join us for music, rhymes, movement and books.  Storytime will be followed by a playtime from 11-12.  Come and join the ...

This year the Tompkins County Public Library's Digital Lab will host the Tompkins Area VITA - Free Tax Preparation Service.  This service is available to low-income residents ...

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required.Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3-D printer, Cricut, or sewing/embroidery machines.  All equipmen...

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

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 h...

Join the Johnson Museum of Art for a creative writing workshop inspired by art from the museum’s collection. We will look closely at art for inspiration, play with different prompt...

Join the Johnson Museum of Art for a creative writing workshop inspired by art from the museum’s collection. We will look closely at art for inspiration, play with different prompt...

Join us for an afternoon movie on our “Big Screen” in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. This Saturday we will be screening the animated heist comedy Bad Guys, based on the best s...

Unlock the Power of Python – A Beginner’s Coding WorkshopReady to dive into the world of coding? Join Cornell Girls Who Code for "Unlock the Power of Python," an interactive beginn...

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...

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 lea...

What do you want to make?Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut.  Sessions are on...

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or par...

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!Visit the Makerspace t...

Monthly meeting of the Board's Community Relations Committee.For questions, please contact the committee Chair at mtownsend@tcpl.org. 

Join Anna Salamone of FireFly Farm Retreat for a monthly meditation and mindfulness practice. Anna is a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher, and has experience fac...

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds. Participants will also have the opportunity to dis...

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or par...

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!Visit the Makerspace t...

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or par...

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 machin...

Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!

What do you want to make?Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut.  Sessions are on...