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We made a Book Wagon!
Thanks to our friends at @bklynlibrary, we were able to create a miniature portable library following their plans. To fill the wagon, we have books we bought from the @ithacabooksale on Bag Day - it all comes back to supporting our community!
Come see the new wagon - and grab a book - at Ithaca Festival this weekend!

#VideoDescription: A timelapse video of Library Assistant Ally assembling a green, metal wagon with large wheels.
The captions read, "At TCPL, we’ve been trying to figure out the best way to get resources into the community. We looked to our fellow libraries for inspiration, and came upon Book Wagon plans from the Brooklyn Public Library."
Then, a video of Ally pulling the wagon into the circulation workroom, showing it off.
The caption reads, "We started with a high-quality metal wagon."
Then, a timelapse video of Ally and Circulation Clerk Katylyn assembling the wagon. They use a drill to assemble shelves on top of the metal wagon.
The captions read, "Then, we added two sides of wooden shelves. We used our community’s saws, drills and sanders to create the wagon."
Then, a timelapse of Ally, Katylyn and Circulation Page Briny spraypainting the wagon purple. It's a nice day outside, with clouds moving quickly through the sky.
The captions read, "Then came the painting, and we opted for purple spray paint! To see the final wagon, come visit us at our booth at Ithacafest!"

Your Library is closed today (Monday, May 25) for Memorial Day, but we'll be back open tomorrow, which means we'll be back at work getting ready for Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story!
Come get a sneak preview of the fun when TCPL marches in the Ithaca Festival Parade this coming Thursday!
And oh yeah, we'll have Thesaurus Rex (and friends) there. Come see us!

Back in November, we asked people to share their memories and favorite things about your Library as we celebrate 25 years of our location on East Green Street. This week, we're hearing from Beth - who was a patron when this was recorded, but is now one of the newest members of the TCPL Board of Trustees.
What's your favorite library memory?
#25YearsOnEastGreenStreet

#VideoDescription
Beth, standing in front of books in the library's Local History Room, with a small podium in front of her.

SEEDS for YOU!
For FREE!
Get 'em NOW!

The fantastic, creative, delightful Enfield Elementary 4th graders put together a guide to sharing their 3 Sisters Garden Seeds (gifted to them by @fruition_seeds in order to spread into our community).

Seeds are available for drop-by pick up at @tcplny 📖
@sewgreenithaca 🧵
@mimisatticithaca 🛋
@stickandstonefarm for the @fullplatefarmcollective distributions 🍅
… more to come!.

We have 3 varieties to share:

Glass Gem Corn- flint type. For flour, popcorn, decor.🌽

Nor'easter Pole Bean- climbing Romano-style bean for fresh and dry eating🫘

Cornell Delicata Squash- winter squash for eating earlier in the cold months.🍈

We recommend planting the corn NOW
and in 2 weeks, when it pops up,
surround each corn plant with 4 bean seeds.
Also plant 2 squash plants at this time, 1-2' away from your corn/beans as your space allows.

Or do what works!

Hit me up for more details if needed, our recommended planting layout is slide 2.

Thank u @kristinleigh.art for all the papier mache sculpture lessons. we are now hauling it around to anywhere that has room!

SEEDS for YOU!
For FREE!
Get 'em NOW!

The fantastic, creative, delightful Enfield Elementary 4th graders put together a guide to sharing their 3 Sisters Garden Seeds (gifted to them by @fruition_seeds in order to spread into our community).

Seeds are available for drop-by pick up at @tcplny 📖
@sewgreenithaca 🧵
@mimisatticithaca 🛋
@stickandstonefarm for the @fullplatefarmcollective distributions 🍅
… more to come!.

We have 3 varieties to share:

Glass Gem Corn- flint type. For flour, popcorn, decor.🌽

Nor'easter Pole Bean- climbing Romano-style bean for fresh and dry eating🫘

Cornell Delicata Squash- winter squash for eating earlier in the cold months.🍈

We recommend planting the corn NOW
and in 2 weeks, when it pops up,
surround each corn plant with 4 bean seeds.
Also plant 2 squash plants at this time, 1-2' away from your corn/beans as your space allows.

Or do what works!

Hit me up for more details if needed, our recommended planting layout is slide 2.

Thank u @kristinleigh.art for all the papier mache sculpture lessons. we are now hauling it around to anywhere that has room!

Welcome to the final week of May! We hope you have a chance to relax and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Remember: TCPL will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. But, even when we're closed you can still access all of your Library's digital and steaming resources by going to tcpl.org/digital.

Welcome to the final week of May! We hope you have a chance to relax and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Remember: TCPL will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. But, even when we're closed you can still access all of your Library's digital and steaming resources by going to tcpl.org/digital.

Welcome to the final week of May! We hope you have a chance to relax and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Remember: TCPL will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. But, even when we're closed you can still access all of your Library's digital and steaming resources by going to tcpl.org/digital.

Welcome to the final week of May! We hope you have a chance to relax and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Remember: TCPL will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. But, even when we're closed you can still access all of your Library's digital and steaming resources by going to tcpl.org/digital.

Welcome to the final week of May! We hope you have a chance to relax and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Remember: TCPL will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. But, even when we're closed you can still access all of your Library's digital and steaming resources by going to tcpl.org/digital.

Welcome to the final week of May! We hope you have a chance to relax and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Remember: TCPL will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. But, even when we're closed you can still access all of your Library's digital and steaming resources by going to tcpl.org/digital.

Welcome to the final week of May! We hope you have a chance to relax and enjoy the long holiday weekend.
Remember: TCPL will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. But, even when we're closed you can still access all of your Library's digital and steaming resources by going to tcpl.org/digital.

Librarian Judd is back with a new installment of Shelf Control, where he talks about the books catching his eye as our book selectors and technical services teams work to add thousands of books to our shelves. In this installment, it's a knightly theme with works by George R.R. Martin, T.H. White, and Becky Chambers. You can browse our entire catalog at tcpl.org. There you'll also find a way to put a hold on something that interests you, and pick it up when it's convenient for your schedule.

#VideoDescription: Librarian Judd sitting at a desk filled with books. He holds up each, showing the spine on several, as he discusses the work.

The weather finally allowed us to hold the first outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime of the year! Librarian Cassie led the families through a book and singalongs at the park next to the Henry St. John Building.
Baby & Toddler Storytime is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. In nice weather, we'll meet at 301 South Geneva Street. If the weather outside is wet, too cold, or too hot, meet us in the Thaler/Howell Room at your Library.

#VideoDescription
Librarian Cassie leading a crowd of caregivers and small children through a song. Cassie is sitting in a small chair on a large patch of grass, with the families sitting on the grass singing and moving along with the music.
At the end, a flyer for Baby and Toddler Storytime appears. It reads "Spring Baby and Toddler Storytime. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. May through June: Weather permitting we'll meet outside at 301 South Geneva Street. On days when it's forecasted to be below sixty degrees, wet outside, and / or we have a heat advisory, we'll instead meet in the Thaler/Howell Room.

The weather finally allowed us to hold the first outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime of the year! Librarian Cassie led the families through a book and singalongs at the park next to the Henry St. John Building.
Baby & Toddler Storytime is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. In nice weather, we'll meet at 301 South Geneva Street. If the weather outside is wet, too cold, or too hot, meet us in the Thaler/Howell Room at your Library.

#VideoDescription
Librarian Cassie leading a crowd of caregivers and small children through a song. Cassie is sitting in a small chair on a large patch of grass, with the families sitting on the grass singing and moving along with the music.
At the end, a flyer for Baby and Toddler Storytime appears. It reads "Spring Baby and Toddler Storytime. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. May through June: Weather permitting we'll meet outside at 301 South Geneva Street. On days when it's forecasted to be below sixty degrees, wet outside, and / or we have a heat advisory, we'll instead meet in the Thaler/Howell Room.

The weather finally allowed us to hold the first outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime of the year! Librarian Cassie led the families through a book and singalongs at the park next to the Henry St. John Building.
Baby & Toddler Storytime is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. In nice weather, we'll meet at 301 South Geneva Street. If the weather outside is wet, too cold, or too hot, meet us in the Thaler/Howell Room at your Library.

#VideoDescription
Librarian Cassie leading a crowd of caregivers and small children through a song. Cassie is sitting in a small chair on a large patch of grass, with the families sitting on the grass singing and moving along with the music.
At the end, a flyer for Baby and Toddler Storytime appears. It reads "Spring Baby and Toddler Storytime. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. May through June: Weather permitting we'll meet outside at 301 South Geneva Street. On days when it's forecasted to be below sixty degrees, wet outside, and / or we have a heat advisory, we'll instead meet in the Thaler/Howell Room.

The weather finally allowed us to hold the first outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime of the year! Librarian Cassie led the families through a book and singalongs at the park next to the Henry St. John Building.
Baby & Toddler Storytime is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. In nice weather, we'll meet at 301 South Geneva Street. If the weather outside is wet, too cold, or too hot, meet us in the Thaler/Howell Room at your Library.

#VideoDescription
Librarian Cassie leading a crowd of caregivers and small children through a song. Cassie is sitting in a small chair on a large patch of grass, with the families sitting on the grass singing and moving along with the music.
At the end, a flyer for Baby and Toddler Storytime appears. It reads "Spring Baby and Toddler Storytime. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. May through June: Weather permitting we'll meet outside at 301 South Geneva Street. On days when it's forecasted to be below sixty degrees, wet outside, and / or we have a heat advisory, we'll instead meet in the Thaler/Howell Room.

The weather finally allowed us to hold the first outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime of the year! Librarian Cassie led the families through a book and singalongs at the park next to the Henry St. John Building.
Baby & Toddler Storytime is every Friday at 10:30 a.m. In nice weather, we'll meet at 301 South Geneva Street. If the weather outside is wet, too cold, or too hot, meet us in the Thaler/Howell Room at your Library.

#VideoDescription
Librarian Cassie leading a crowd of caregivers and small children through a song. Cassie is sitting in a small chair on a large patch of grass, with the families sitting on the grass singing and moving along with the music.
At the end, a flyer for Baby and Toddler Storytime appears. It reads "Spring Baby and Toddler Storytime. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. May through June: Weather permitting we'll meet outside at 301 South Geneva Street. On days when it's forecasted to be below sixty degrees, wet outside, and / or we have a heat advisory, we'll instead meet in the Thaler/Howell Room.

Summer Reading begins four weeks from today!!! So that means we have prizes rolling in - including Squishmallows galore!
Join us on Thursday, June 18th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the Summer Reading Kickoff! You can come make crafts, admire the Squishmallows and learn all about Unearth A Story Summer Reading at TCPL!

#VideoDescription:
Circulation Library Assistant Ally opening several boxes. The caption reads, "Squishmallows galore...." Ally opens even more boxes and at one point, she pulls out a blank piece of cardboard.
The caption reads, "That can only mean ONE THING......" Ally pulls out a small orange bat Squishmallow out of a box and tosses it to Youth Services Librarian Milly.
Ally pulls out a large blue cow Squishmallow out of a box and tosses it to Milly.
The caption reads, "Summer Reading is coming!!!"
Ally opens one last box, and Milly pops out.
The caption reads, "Join us June 18th for the Summer Reading Kickoff!" The Summer Reading at TCPL Logo is there, which is an egg-shaped logo with different colored layers of the earth, showing a dinosaur skeleton, the TCPL building and a flying pterosaur

Students at Belle Sherman Elementary School got a chance to meet the newest member of the TCPL team this week: Thesaurus Rex (or Theo to their friends)!
For the next few weeks, our team—including Theo—will be visiting schools across the community to spread the word about Summer Reading at your Library - which kicks off with a crafternoon celebration on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴!
This year's theme is Unearth a Story. It's a dinosaur, paleontology, and archaeology theme that we hope underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community have stories waiting to be found and shared.

Students at Belle Sherman Elementary School got a chance to meet the newest member of the TCPL team this week: Thesaurus Rex (or Theo to their friends)!
For the next few weeks, our team—including Theo—will be visiting schools across the community to spread the word about Summer Reading at your Library - which kicks off with a crafternoon celebration on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴!
This year's theme is Unearth a Story. It's a dinosaur, paleontology, and archaeology theme that we hope underscores the joy of discovery that reading brings and that every person and every community have stories waiting to be found and shared.

Looking for a queer space to connect, collaborate, and grow? 🌈✨ Join us Wednesday, June 10 3:30-5pm at @tcplny

The LGBTQ+ Roundtable brings together queer professionals to share ideas, build meaningful relationships, explore topics relevant to professional journeys, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation across Tompkins County.

Registration link in bio!

This month, we’re excited to gather at the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL)! 📚 Founded in 1864 by Ezra Cornell, TCPL serves more than 104,000 residents and acts as the Central Library for the Finger Lakes Library System.

A huge thank you to our Roundtable Series Sponsors: @borgwarnerofficial, @mandt_bank, and @rasaspa for supporting spaces that foster connection and community! 💙

Looking for a queer space to connect, collaborate, and grow? 🌈✨ Join us Wednesday, June 10 3:30-5pm at @tcplny

The LGBTQ+ Roundtable brings together queer professionals to share ideas, build meaningful relationships, explore topics relevant to professional journeys, and advocate for LGBTQ+ representation across Tompkins County.

Registration link in bio!

This month, we’re excited to gather at the Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL)! 📚 Founded in 1864 by Ezra Cornell, TCPL serves more than 104,000 residents and acts as the Central Library for the Finger Lakes Library System.

A huge thank you to our Roundtable Series Sponsors: @borgwarnerofficial, @mandt_bank, and @rasaspa for supporting spaces that foster connection and community! 💙

Who doesn't love a chance to get loud in the Library?
Thank you Emily Sun Li for visiting with us and reading from your new book 𝘔𝘳. 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘸'𝘴 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 last Saturday!

#VideoDescription
Author Emily Sun Li standing in the front of the Thaler/Howell Programming Room, holding a copy of 𝘔𝘳. 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘸'𝘴 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 while reading portions to children and families in the room. Images from the book are also visible on a large screen behind her, showing a busy street with people on sidewalks, in cars, and riding bicycles.

It's only Monday, but we want to give you early warning that your Library will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend starting this coming Saturday (May 23rd).
Our book drops will be open for returning books, and our Digital Services are always open - even on holidays and in the middle of the night!
Learn how they work and access them with your Library card by visiting www.tcpl.org/digital

It's only Monday, but we want to give you early warning that your Library will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend starting this coming Saturday (May 23rd).
Our book drops will be open for returning books, and our Digital Services are always open - even on holidays and in the middle of the night!
Learn how they work and access them with your Library card by visiting www.tcpl.org/digital