Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.

Share tea and cookies each Tuesday while spilling the tea on your favorite books and stories. Like a book club, but better! For teens and tweens.

Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.

No experience required, everyone is welcome! You can participate every now and then or every week, just hang out and watch the fun. Expect to read books, earn XP, and return to your daily life richer in treasure and experience!

Saturdays at 10:00 am

Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.

Join Caryn Sheckler for gentle yoga and stretching postures to improve your balance and flexibility. All moves will be seated or standing close to a chair for support. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor. No registration necessary, free for everyone.

Mondays at 3:00 pm

Hi kids! I'm Barlow (my friends call me Barley) and I'll be here on Monday afternoons! I'm an official Canine Good Citizen, which means I'm well behaved and very gentle. I look forward to having kids of all ages read to me! If you're not ready yet to read aloud, we can read together or just visit. My person is Betsy Root and she'll be with me.

Mondays at 2:00 pm

Come join playgroup for play and socialization activities to do with your child. Parents can socialize while your child plays with other kids. Toys and crafts for ages 0-5 will be provided.

To sign up for group emails write to hannah.birdsall@gmail.com or drop in.

Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.

Share tea and cookies each Tuesday while spilling the tea on your favorite books and stories. Like a book club, but better! For teens and tweens.

Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.

The UPL Book Club is a group of enthusiastic readers who usually meet on the last Wednesday of each month, at 1pm in the Melvin Community Meeting Room at the library. Everyone is welcome!

No experience required, everyone is welcome! You can participate every now and then or every week, just hang out and watch the fun. Expect to read books, earn XP, and return to your daily life richer in treasure and experience!

Thursdays at 10:00 am

Come join playgroup for play and socialization activities to do with your child. Parents can socialize while your child plays with other kids. Toys and crafts for ages 0-5 will be provided.

To sign up for group emails write to hannah.birdsall@gmail.com or drop in.

We’ll practice playing and singing our favorite songs together. Bring your uke or use one of ours. For teens and tweens.

Learn how to use the Libby app for audiobooks and ebooks, sign up for a Kanopy account, or get your general tech questions answered by our tech volunteer. For adults.

Do you knit, crochet, embroider, or quilt? Bring your latest project and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. All experience levels welcome. For teens and adults.

Fridays at 3:30 pm

Back by popular demand! Gather in the Teen Area to watch anime, draw, color, and discuss your favorite shows and manga. For tweens and teens.

Saturdays at 10:00 am

Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.

It’s WinterFest at the Library after hours! Drop in for crafts and cocoa or warm up in our cozy reading corner in the Melvin Community Meeting Room. The main library area will be closed, but restrooms will be available to the public throughout the event. Please use the library’s back entrance. For all ages.

Join Caryn Sheckler for gentle yoga and stretching postures to improve your balance and flexibility. All moves will be seated or standing close to a chair for support. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor. No registration necessary, free for everyone.

Mondays at 2:00 pm

Come join playgroup for play and socialization activities to do with your child. Parents can socialize while your child plays with other kids. Toys and crafts for ages 0-5 will be provided.

To sign up for group emails write to hannah.birdsall@gmail.com or drop in.

Mondays at 3:00 pm

Hi kids! I'm Barlow (my friends call me Barley) and I'll be here on Monday afternoons! I'm an official Canine Good Citizen, which means I'm well behaved and very gentle. I look forward to having kids of all ages read to me! If you're not ready yet to read aloud, we can read together or just visit. My person is Betsy Root and she'll be with me.

Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.

Share tea and cookies each Tuesday while spilling the tea on your favorite books and stories. Like a book club, but better! For teens and tweens.

Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.

No experience required, everyone is welcome! You can participate every now and then or every week, just hang out and watch the fun. Expect to read books, earn XP, and return to your daily life richer in treasure and experience!

Thursdays at 10:00 am

Come join playgroup for play and socialization activities to do with your child. Parents can socialize while your child plays with other kids. Toys and crafts for ages 0-5 will be provided.

To sign up for group emails write to hannah.birdsall@gmail.com or drop in.

We’ll practice playing and singing our favorite songs together. Bring your uke or use one of ours. For teens and tweens.

Learn how to use the Libby app for audiobooks and ebooks, sign up for a Kanopy account, or get your general tech questions answered by our tech volunteer. For adults.

Fridays at 3:30 pm

Back by popular demand! Gather in the Teen Area to watch anime, draw, color, and discuss your favorite shows and manga. For tweens and teens.

Saturdays at 10:00 am

Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.

Hone your skills! Learn from an expert!

We’re looking for kids (10+), teens, and adults who are serious about learning magic and want to devote some time to the craft! You’ll observe demonstrations, practice, and get one-on-one instruction from local magician Andy Weintraub. Do you have what it takes? Join us!

Join us for a generative writing workshop with author Rebecca Barry, where in just fifteen minutes, you’ll make a draft of a small story.

Join Caryn Sheckler for gentle yoga and stretching postures to improve your balance and flexibility. All moves will be seated or standing close to a chair for support. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor. No registration necessary, free for everyone.

Mondays at 2:00 pm

Come join playgroup for play and socialization activities to do with your child. Parents can socialize while your child plays with other kids. Toys and crafts for ages 0-5 will be provided.

To sign up for group emails write to hannah.birdsall@gmail.com or drop in.

Mondays at 3:00 pm

Hi kids! I'm Barlow (my friends call me Barley) and I'll be here on Monday afternoons! I'm an official Canine Good Citizen, which means I'm well behaved and very gentle. I look forward to having kids of all ages read to me! If you're not ready yet to read aloud, we can read together or just visit. My person is Betsy Root and she'll be with me.

Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.

Share tea and cookies each Tuesday while spilling the tea on your favorite books and stories. Like a book club, but better! For teens and tweens.

Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.

No experience required, everyone is welcome! You can participate every now and then or every week, just hang out and watch the fun. Expect to read books, earn XP, and return to your daily life richer in treasure and experience!

The Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County (CAP) has four grant programs for individual artists, arts groups, and not-for-profits. Join CAP’s Program & Grant Director, Robin Schwartz, for an in-depth presentation on how to successfully apply for these grant opportunities! Registration requested at artspartner.org. For adults.

Thursdays at 10:00 am

Come join playgroup for play and socialization activities to do with your child. Parents can socialize while your child plays with other kids. Toys and crafts for ages 0-5 will be provided.

To sign up for group emails write to hannah.birdsall@gmail.com or drop in.

We’ll practice playing and singing our favorite songs together. Bring your uke or use one of ours. For teens and tweens.

Learn how to use the Libby app for audiobooks and ebooks, sign up for a Kanopy account, or get your general tech questions answered by our tech volunteer. For adults.

Do you knit, crochet, embroider, or quilt? Bring your latest project and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. All experience levels welcome. For teens and adults.

Fridays at 3:30 pm

Back by popular demand! Gather in the Teen Area to watch anime, draw, color, and discuss your favorite shows and manga. For tweens and teens.

Saturdays at 10:00 am

Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.

Join Caryn Sheckler for gentle yoga and stretching postures to improve your balance and flexibility. All moves will be seated or standing close to a chair for support. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor. No registration necessary, free for everyone.

Mondays at 2:00 pm

Come join playgroup for play and socialization activities to do with your child. Parents can socialize while your child plays with other kids. Toys and crafts for ages 0-5 will be provided.

To sign up for group emails write to hannah.birdsall@gmail.com or drop in.

Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.

Saturdays at 10:00 am

Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.

Join Caryn Sheckler for gentle yoga and stretching postures to improve your balance and flexibility. All moves will be seated or standing close to a chair for support. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor. No registration necessary, free for everyone.

Mondays at 2:00 pm

Come join playgroup for play and socialization activities to do with your child. Parents can socialize while your child plays with other kids. Toys and crafts for ages 0-5 will be provided.

To sign up for group emails write to hannah.birdsall@gmail.com or drop in.

Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.

Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.