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! 

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.

This is not a library sponsored program, and is not open to the public

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.** 

What do you want to make?

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.** 

Elfves, dwarves, halflings, and humans meet most Saturdays to pursue fantasy quests. There may be space for new participants - no experience needed!

Elfves, dwarves, halflings, and humans meet most Saturdays to pursue fantasy quests. There may be space for new participants - no experience needed!

Family Treatment Court Team Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event, and not open to the public

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.

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

Kids, aged 6-12 years old, are invited to join the Ithaca College Graphic Novel Advisory Board members for a fun-filled program celebrating graphic novels!  Enjoy a hands-on scavenger hunt for some of your favorite graphic novels (there will

This is not a library sponsored event, and not open to the public

Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides 3-9 year old children with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and coll

What do you want to make?

Children 3-6 years old are invited to make crafts inspired by or using nature. This week we’ll make a unique handmade piece of paper using recycled papers that can be turned into a card and envelope.

Local Author Susan Currie will discuss her new book The Preventorium.  Katie Bagnall-Newman, Director of The Cayuga Nature Center will give a brief history of the Nature Center's past as a preventorium.  Odyssey books will be on

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

Children 3-6 years old are invited to make crafts inspired by or using nature. This week we’ll make a unique handmade piece of paper using recycled papers that can be turned into a card and envelope.

If you are interesting in attending this committee meeting, please email Teresa Vadakin at tvadakin@tcpl.org for Zoom details.

Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join our Tween Book Club.  In November we will be reading Small Spaces by Katherine Arden. Registration is required as space is limited.

What do you want to make?

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. 

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

This is not a library sponsored program, and not open to the general public.

Participants will be introduced to the basics of screenplay formatting and structure through writing exercises.

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, 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!

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?

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!

This is not a library sponsored event, and not open to the public

Join other LGBTQIAP+ adults to do arts and crafts, hang out, and have fun.