Program Calendar
Story Time with Miss Clay
Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.
Dungeons & Dragons Teen Book Club
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!
Barre at the Library!
Join instructor Alysia Ericson for Barre at the Library!
Barre is a low impact, high intensity workout class with roots in ballet, Pilates and yoga. Expect fun music and encouragement to modify up or down to meet your body where it is. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor.
Space limited; registration required - register for your spot by calling or stopping by the front desk. Participants should plan to bring a water bottle, a yoga mat, and hand weights if desired.
Knitted Hat Workshop
Fridays at 1:00 pm
Local knitter Kathy Klemperer will introduce intermediate knitters to the world of knitted hats, from the simplest patterns through designing your own. Participants will choose their own project(s) from a variety of styles - basic hat, cables, color work, knit/purl variations, lace, and more! Patterns will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Visit or call the library front desk for details and to register.
Friday Puzzles
Fridays at 3:30 pm
Puzzles and Games and Riddles oh my! From strategy games like chess to fast-paced card games like Uno, from jigsaw puzzles to crosswords, come stretch your mental muscles in the teen zone!
Lego Club
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.
Chair Yoga
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.
“Paws” to Read
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.
Monday Magpies
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Join us in the teen zone every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 for a variety of bookish crafts! A group of magpies is called a mischief, and we'll channel our mischief into collecting bookish quotes for discussion while creating bookmarks, kindness rocks, lucky stars, buttons, and more.
Watercolor Club
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.
Trumansburg Harvest Table
Trumansburg Harvest shares free local produce for patrons of all ages!
Story Time with Miss Clay
Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.
Dungeons & Dragons Teen Book Club
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!
Barre at the Library!
Join instructor Alysia Ericson for Barre at the Library!
Barre is a low impact, high intensity workout class with roots in ballet, Pilates and yoga. Expect fun music and encouragement to modify up or down to meet your body where it is. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor.
Space limited; registration required - register for your spot by calling or stopping by the front desk. Participants should plan to bring a water bottle, a yoga mat, and hand weights if desired.
Library Lunch & Learn
Bring your lunch and learn at the library! Library volunteer and textile artist Beth Hickman will lead us in creating a beautiful piece of art that combines fabric and your favorite quotes within a notebook for you to keep. For adults. Space is limited; please register at the front desk or call to reserve your spot!
Crafting Conversation
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.
Knitted Hat Workshop
Fridays at 1:00 pm
Local knitter Kathy Klemperer will introduce intermediate knitters to the world of knitted hats, from the simplest patterns through designing your own. Participants will choose their own project(s) from a variety of styles - basic hat, cables, color work, knit/purl variations, lace, and more! Patterns will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Visit or call the library front desk for details and to register.
Friday Puzzles
Fridays at 3:30 pm
Puzzles and Games and Riddles oh my! From strategy games like chess to fast-paced card games like Uno, from jigsaw puzzles to crosswords, come stretch your mental muscles in the teen zone!
Lego Club
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.
Chair Yoga
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.
“Paws” to Read
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.
Monday Magpies
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Join us in the teen zone every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 for a variety of bookish crafts! A group of magpies is called a mischief, and we'll channel our mischief into collecting bookish quotes for discussion while creating bookmarks, kindness rocks, lucky stars, buttons, and more.
Watercolor Club
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.
Trumansburg Harvest Table
Trumansburg Harvest shares free local produce for patrons of all ages!
Story Time with Miss Clay
Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.
Dungeons & Dragons Teen Book Club
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!
Barre at the Library!
Join instructor Alysia Ericson for Barre at the Library!
Barre is a low impact, high intensity workout class with roots in ballet, Pilates and yoga. Expect fun music and encouragement to modify up or down to meet your body where it is. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor.
Space limited; registration required - register for your spot by calling or stopping by the front desk. Participants should plan to bring a water bottle, a yoga mat, and hand weights if desired.
Knitted Hat Workshop
Fridays at 1:00 pm
Local knitter Kathy Klemperer will introduce intermediate knitters to the world of knitted hats, from the simplest patterns through designing your own. Participants will choose their own project(s) from a variety of styles - basic hat, cables, color work, knit/purl variations, lace, and more! Patterns will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Visit or call the library front desk for details and to register.
Friday Puzzles
Fridays at 3:30 pm
Puzzles and Games and Riddles oh my! From strategy games like chess to fast-paced card games like Uno, from jigsaw puzzles to crosswords, come stretch your mental muscles in the teen zone!
Lego Club
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.
Repair Café
Toss it? No way! Bring your broken belongings or ripped clothing and get paired with a volunteer who will coach you on how to repair your item. Tools and equipment provided.
Chair Yoga
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.
“Paws” to Read
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.
Monday Magpies
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Join us in the teen zone every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 for a variety of bookish crafts! A group of magpies is called a mischief, and we'll channel our mischief into collecting bookish quotes for discussion while creating bookmarks, kindness rocks, lucky stars, buttons, and more.
Watercolor Club
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.
Youth Advisory Board
Your Library. Your Voice.
Last Tuesday of every month, starting September 29th.
Trumansburg Harvest Table
Trumansburg Harvest shares free local produce for patrons of all ages!
Poetry Workshop
This prompt-based, all writing, poetry workshop led by the poet laureate of Tompkins County nicole v basta, welcomes you to engage with the topic of water. For teens and adults.
Story Time with Miss Clay
Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.
UPL Book Club
The UPL Book Club is a group of enthusiastic readers who usually meet on the last Wednesday of each month, at 1 pm in the Melvin Community Meeting Room at the library. Everyone is welcome!
Dungeons & Dragons Teen Book Club
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!
Barre at the Library!
Join instructor Alysia Ericson for Barre at the Library!
Barre is a low impact, high intensity workout class with roots in ballet, Pilates and yoga. Expect fun music and encouragement to modify up or down to meet your body where it is. Before beginning any new exercise program, please consult your doctor.
Space limited; registration required - register for your spot by calling or stopping by the front desk. Participants should plan to bring a water bottle, a yoga mat, and hand weights if desired.
SingSong Music Class
Thursdays October 29, November 5 and 12
For children ages (about) 1 to 4 years. Space is limited! Please register by calling or stopping by the library. Your registration secures your spot for the entire series!
Crafting Conversation
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.
Knitted Hat Workshop
Fridays at 1:00 pm
Local knitter Kathy Klemperer will introduce intermediate knitters to the world of knitted hats, from the simplest patterns through designing your own. Participants will choose their own project(s) from a variety of styles - basic hat, cables, color work, knit/purl variations, lace, and more! Patterns will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Visit or call the library front desk for details and to register.
Friday Puzzles
Fridays at 3:30 pm
Puzzles and Games and Riddles oh my! From strategy games like chess to fast-paced card games like Uno, from jigsaw puzzles to crosswords, come stretch your mental muscles in the teen zone!
Lego Club
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.
Jazz Record Listening Club
Jazz Record Listening Club - It's like a book club but for jazz!
Each month we pick 2 jazz records: one well known and another that is lesser known.
When we gather we'll talk about the records we listened to in a variety of ways. One person might share a poem or painting they wrote while listening. Another person might share some research they did on the players. Another person might really like "track three" and share their thoughts on why that is. Then at the end of the meeting, we'll assign two more records.
Sound like fun? Join us!
Trumansburg Harvest Table
Trumansburg Harvest shares free local produce for patrons of all ages!
Watercolor Club
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.
Monday Magpies
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Join us in the teen zone every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 for a variety of bookish crafts! A group of magpies is called a mischief, and we'll channel our mischief into collecting bookish quotes for discussion while creating bookmarks, kindness rocks, lucky stars, buttons, and more.
“Paws” to Read
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
Lego Club
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.
Friday Puzzles
Fridays at 3:30 pm
Puzzles and Games and Riddles oh my! From strategy games like chess to fast-paced card games like Uno, from jigsaw puzzles to crosswords, come stretch your mental muscles in the teen zone!
Crafting Conversation
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.
UPL Fall Book Sale
Our semi-annual book sales are completely volunteer run, with 100% of funds raised directly supporting the library budget.
See our Book Sales page for more details!
Dungeons & Dragons Teen Book Club
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!
UPL Book Club
The UPL Book Club is a group of enthusiastic readers who usually meet on the last Wednesday of each month, at 1 pm in the Melvin Community Meeting Room at the library. Everyone is welcome!
Story Time with Miss Clay
Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.
Trumansburg Harvest Table
Trumansburg Harvest shares free local produce for patrons of all ages!
Youth Advisory Board
Your Library. Your Voice.
Last Tuesday of every month, starting September 29th.
Watercolor Club
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.
Monday Magpies
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Join us in the teen zone every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 for a variety of bookish crafts! A group of magpies is called a mischief, and we'll channel our mischief into collecting bookish quotes for discussion while creating bookmarks, kindness rocks, lucky stars, buttons, and more.
“Paws” to Read
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.
Jazz Record Listening Club
Jazz Record Listening Club - It's like a book club but for jazz!
Each month we pick 2 jazz records: one well known and another that is lesser known.
When we gather we'll talk about the records we listened to in a variety of ways. One person might share a poem or painting they wrote while listening. Another person might share some research they did on the players. Another person might really like "track three" and share their thoughts on why that is. Then at the end of the meeting, we'll assign two more records.
Sound like fun? Join us!
Artwork of Lindsey Glover
Please join us for an artist reception featuring our latest local artist!
Lego Club
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.
Friday Puzzles
Fridays at 3:30 pm
Puzzles and Games and Riddles oh my! From strategy games like chess to fast-paced card games like Uno, from jigsaw puzzles to crosswords, come stretch your mental muscles in the teen zone!
Dungeons & Dragons Teen Book Club
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!
Story Time with Miss Clay
Wednesdays at 11:00 am
Join Miss Clay for stories, songs, and activities! Best for children birth to five and their caregivers.
Trumansburg Harvest Table
Trumansburg Harvest shares free local produce for patrons of all ages!
Watercolor Club
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Join local artists and hobbyists for a painting drop-in and social hour. Bring your own materials. For adults.
Monday Magpies
Mondays at 3:30 pm
Join us in the teen zone every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30 for a variety of bookish crafts! A group of magpies is called a mischief, and we'll channel our mischief into collecting bookish quotes for discussion while creating bookmarks, kindness rocks, lucky stars, buttons, and more.
“Paws” to Read
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
UPL’s 45th Annual Association Meeting
Please join us at our reimagined, family friendly Annual Association Meeting! We’ll have fun activities, music, light fare, special beverages for adults, and back-to-school festivities for the entire family. Receive the library's annual report, meet the Board of Trustees, and celebrate your library with fellow community members!
Lego Club
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Drop in and show off your building skills at this open Lego build. For children of all ages.