Southworth Library News and Events
Our mission is to serve the greater Dryden area as an educational and cultural center which provides free printed, electronic and audiovisual resources for the general public to inform, enlighten and entertain.
Upcoming Programs and activities:
ReadAlong Love Songs with John Simon and Cal Walker - coming to the library!
THIS Saturday, May 25
at 10 a.m.
Read Along Songs uses rhyming and rhythm to connect children and families with the joy of words and books, inviting families to literacy through music
This summer it is time to Dig Into Reading with our summer reading programs starting with our
with special guests Bryn Carr on violin and Clifford the Big Red Dog. More information coming soon!
Book Bingo for kids up to 8th grade
Kid's club with cool crafts, books and activities on Wednesdays at 3 pm
Teen Chocolate Reviews for kids in 6 - 12th grade- earn a bar each week for your reviews! Also TEEN TAKEOVER events on Thursday evenings in June and July!
Groundbreaking Reads for Adults- chocolate reviews and weekly drawings for bookbags and prizes!
Join us for our preschool storytime Fridays at 10 a.m.- Give your child the gift of reading! See the kid's page for more information
READ BABY READ! Baby and toddler Storytimes every Wednesday at 10 am.- Perfect for your little wigglers! Bring your child for an engaging time with stories, games and fingerplays!
E-book users! Audiobooks on your iPhone! You can download titles from Overdrive now for almost any device! It is SO 
easy - a click or two away
NOOK users: Visual tutorial and Printable file
Kindle users: User's guide, General instructions from Amazon , Printable file
Need help with digital downloads? Not sure how to proceed? Get HELP here for more information and a list of devices here and a link to all device help with thanks to the TCPL library- check here
Do You use the Mobile APP on Safari? You will need to clear your cache and reload the page to get the current information and hours!
WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
WE NEED YOU! We are looking for readers in our Traveling Books program to day care facilities, help with the book sale and for in-house library functions- get an application form here or at the library and talk to us about becoming part of the library team!
NEED A LIBRARY CARD? Fill out this application form and bring it in along with identification and something with your current address. We look forward to serving you!
Southworth Library welcomes you to examine the resources available to you through our library collection and services-- whether it is materials to take home, newspapers to read, free databases available through our website or even downloadable e-books. Start at the library catalog and go from there! Remember that you can use your card in any Tompkins County Library including the Tompkins County Library in Ithaca, Newfield Public Library, Groton Public Library, Lansing Community Library and the Ulysses Philomathic Library in Trumansburg!
Can't find a book or other item you want? Be sure to let us know and we would be happy to help get it in your hands!
