Contact Us

Contact Us

General Information

607-272-4557
607-272-8111 fax
help@tcpl.org

Hours of Operation Line

607-272-4555

Account Questions and Renewals

607-275-1LIB (1542)
circulation@tcpl.org (please include your library card number when writing)

Reference Services

askalibrarian@tcpl.org

Tompkins County Research Service

TCRS@tcpl.org

 

Library Administration

TCPL Board of Trustees 

boardpresident@tcpl.org 

Interim Library Director

Kat Savage
607-272-4557 ext. 238
ksavage@tcpl.org

Department Heads

Circulation
Kate DeVoe
607-272-4557 ext. 277
kdevoe@tcpl.org

Adult Services
Judd Karlman
607-272-4557 ext. 286
jkarlman@tcpl.org

Youth Services
Kai Zhang
607-272-4557 ext. 284
kzhang@tcpl.org

Business Manager
Dan Nickerson
607-275-1528
dnickerson@tcpl.org

Communications Manager
Brian Sasser
607-272-4557 ext. 233
bsasser@tcpl.org

 
TCPL Foundation Executive Director

Kerry Barnes
607-272-4557 ext. 232
kbarnes@tcplfoundation.org

Donations

Monetary Gifts
Tompkins County Public Library Foundation
607-272-4557 ext. 261

Books, DVDs, Music
Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library
607-272-2223

 

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Baby & Toddler Playtime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Other
About this event::

Baby & Toddler Playtime is an unstructured play and social time for children and caregivers offering a warm, child-friendly space with books and age-appropriate toys.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Sew One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
About this event::

Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!

Join Therese for a one hour instructional introduction to sewing. You will learn the parts, threading, and basic use of the machine.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, and more...

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

SingSong Music Class Series

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
About this event::

Back again by popular demand! Sign your kiddo up for this four-week music class series with local musician and music-educator Amy Puryear.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
About this event::

What do you want to make?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Technology Basics One-on-One

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

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.