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Contact Us

General Information

607-272-4557
Fax: 607-272-8111
Contact Us online form

Hours & Holiday Schedule

607-272-4555

Visit the Hours & Location page for more information.

Account Questions and Renewals

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

Reference Services

Email askalibrarian@tcpl.org, fill out the online reference request form, or call the numbers below.

Adults
607-272-4556

Kids
607-272-4557 ext. 275/276

Tompkins County Research Service
Meghan Molloy, Local History Librarian
TCRS@tcpl.org

Test Proctoring
Tom Fredette
proctor@tcpl.org

 

Library Administration

Library Director

Leslie Tabor
ltabor@tcpl.org

TCPL Foundation Executive Director

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

TCPL Board of Trustees President

Melisa Sidle
boardpresident@tcpl.org 

Department Heads

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

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

Youth Services
Kat Savage, Department Head
607-272-4557 ext. 238
ksavage@tcpl.org

 

Tours & Group Visits

Adults
Judd Karlman, Adult Services Department Head
607-272-4557 ext. 286
jkarlman@tcpl.org

Kids and Teens
Kat Savage, Youth Services Department Head
607-272-4557 ext. 238
ksavage@tcpl.org

 

 

Donations

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

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

 

Exhibits

Asia Bonacci, Librarian
exhibitcoordinator@tcpl.org
607-272-4557 ext. 264

 

Makerspace

Cady Fontana, Makerspace Librarian
cfontana@tcpl.org

 

Room Reservations

607-272-4557 ext. 221
reservations@tcpl.org

 

Volunteer Inquiries

Elizabeth Buckley, Volunteer Coordinator
607-272-4557 ext. 226
ebuckley@tcpl.org

 

Website

Asia Bonacci, Librarian
webmanager@tcpl.org

 

Upcoming Events

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and hands-on fun.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sit! Stay! Read!

2:45pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Makerspace One-on-One

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::

What do you want to make?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Maker Mondays

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, etc...

Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and use the Makerspace.

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
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::

What do you want to make?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
About this event::

Drop-in open hours, no registration required. Come for a short tour, or stay and work on a project - we have lots of art supplies and ideas to get you making!

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

LEGO Build Night for Families

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Families, Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Other
About this event::

TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

LGBTQIA+ Youth Group

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
About this event::

We're here for you. Lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, not sure, trying to figure things out? Want to hang in a safe and supportive space or need someone to talk about sexuality, sexual orientation, or gender?