Week Calendar

Join us Mondays between noon and 1:00 pm on the Tompkins County Public Library Facebook page to talk about movies, TV shows, and whatever else you might be watching! 

This is a private event

This is a private event

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** 

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** 

Weather permitting, caregivers and their babies are invited to join Cassie at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S. Geneva St. for music, rhymes, movement and books.

Children and families will explore how water moves and shapes the world around us with a hands-on activity called Paper Mountains. This drop-in style program is great for children and adults of all ages.

What do you want to make?

Children and families are invited to join us in Dewitt Park for stories, music and family fun!

In the event of inclement weather, we will meet live on Zoom. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.

Join Alejandro Bernard for lively music and family fun this summer! Each concert features children's classics as well as contemporary music that adults and children can sing along to. See you there!

As a part of this year's summer reading program, TCPL is inviting patrons to join us on a tour of the Cornell Botanic Gardens.  Patrons and library staff will meet at the Brian C.

What do you want to make?

Children and families are invited to join us in Dewitt Park for stories, music and family fun!

In the event of inclement weather, we will meet live on Zoom. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.

Join us on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm on Facebook for a lively discussion about what we're all reading!

This is a 30-minute meditation session led by Anna Salamone RN, LCSW, certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher.

TCPL is inviting youth aged 6 - 11 to a SUMO robot challenge! Participants will have the opportunity to modify and code an Arduino-powered robot to challenge a professionally made SUMO robot. No coding or Arduino robotics skills required.

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions. 

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** 

Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions.  **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** 

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc....

What do you want to make?

Children ages 9-12 are welcome to join our Tween Book Club.  Registration is required as space is limited. Register online and reserve a copy of the book to borrow. Pick up either via curbside or in lobby pick-up.

What do you want to make?

Interested 8-13 year olds are welcome to our weekly board game club this summer! Cool off in the library with good friends and great games!

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. We still must adhere to room occupancy requirements (max. 10 people at a time), but do not anticipate this being an issue often. 

Do you love coding with Scratch? Or are you excited to learn? Children ages 8-13 are invited to join guest presenter Robert Kong for a three part series on coding with Scratch that will be hosted virtually. 

Note: Please contact Mary McKeon at mmckeon@tcpl.org for the Zoom link if you would like to attend this meeting.

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender?

Prizes for the Adult Summer Reading Program will be announced and available for pick up!  Come and enjoy some ice cream provided Cayuga Creamery for their ice cream cart and sundae bar!

TCPL is inviting 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 display their creations in the Youth Services section.

Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. We still must adhere to room occupancy requirements (max. 10 people at a time), but do not anticipate this being an issue often. 

Join Joannah Fine of Fine Line Henna to learn the art and science of henna body art. We will learn about the history and science of henna, and how to create basic henna designs.

Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun. We will provide a simple craft each month for participants to get creative with but feel free to bring whatever project you're working on!