Download & Stream

Download & Stream

Find all of the library resources you and your child can connect to from anywhere. You'll just need your library card!

 

Britannica School (English & Spanish)

This online version of the respected encyclopedia offers information at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. It's helpful for conducting research, completing homework assignments, and working on special projects in the library or at home. 

Also available in Spanish at Britannica Escolar.

 

Gale in Context (formerly Kids InfoBits)

Features full-text content from elementary reference sources and magazines. It covers geography, current events, the arts and sciences, people, government, history, and more.

 

Mango Languages

Language-learning tool for a wide variety of languages.

 

Libby (by OverDrive)

Use your TCPL card to borrow ebooks & audiobooks. Then, enjoy them on your computer, tablet, Kindle, or smartphone! You can also find readalongs and magazines for kids on Libby.

 

Public school students can also access Sora, the school version of Libby.

 

TumbleBooks

View animated, talking picture books, ebooks, and videos. Includes books in several languages.

 

Upcoming Events

Family Movies at TCPL: Coco

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Film Screenings
About this event::

Join us for an afternoon movie on our “Big Screen” in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room. This Saturday we will be screening the animated film Coco (2017). 

Ballet and Books: Seeds (3 years - Kindergarten)

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

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)

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

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-

Sit! Stay! Read!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

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 who attend 6 sessions will earn a FREE book of their choice!

Early Reader Book Club

3:00pm–3:45pm
Families, Kids
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
About this event::

Children in grades K-2 are welcome to join our Early Reader Book Club.

LEGO Family Build Night

5:30pm–6:30pm
Families, Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Other
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds.