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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 & Contact 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

Ask-a-Librarian Service

Adults
607-272-4556

Kids
607-272-4557 ext. 275/276

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

Test Proctoring
Tom Fredette
proctor@tcpl.org

Library Administration

Interim Library Director

Susan Currie
607-272-4557 ext. 234
scurrie@tcpl.org

TCPL Foundation Director

Suzanne Smith Jablonski
607-272-4557 ext. 231
ssmithjablonski@tcpl.org

TCPL Board of Trustees Co-Presidents

Martha Hardesty
Ingrid Jensen
 

Department Heads

Access Services
Jennifer Palmer Schlossberg
607-272-4557 ext. 254
jschlossberg@tcpl.org

Adult Services
Teresa Vadakin
607-272-4557 ext. 272
tvadakin@tcpl.org

Youth Services
Sarah O'Shea
607-272-4557 ext. 255
soshea@tcpl.org

Tours & Group Visits

Adults
Teresa Vadakin, Head of Adult Services
607-272-4557 ext. 272
tvadakin@tcpl.org

Kids
Grades pre-K through 5
Sarah O'Shea, Head of Youth Services
607-272-4557 ext. 275/276
soshea@tcpl.org

Teens
Grades 6 through 12
Regina DeMauro, Teen Services Librarian
607-272-4557 ext. 274
rdemauro@tcpl.org

Digital Lab

Tom Fredette, Digital Access Librarian
607-272-4557 ext. 271
tfredette@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 & Community Table Displays

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

Makerspace

Cady Fontana, Makerspace Librarian
cfontana@tcpl.org

Public Relations & Press Inquiries

Annette Birdsall, TCPL Director
607-272-4557 ext. 234
abirdsall@tcpl.org

Room Reservations

Kathy Raine, Administrative Assistant
607-272-4557 ext. 220
reservations@tcpl.org

Volunteer Inquiries

Elizabeth Hujar, Volunteer Coordinator
607-272-4557 ext. 226
VolunteerCoordinator@tcpl.org

Website

Asia Bonacci, Web Services Librarian
webmanager@tcpl.org

Upcoming Events

Preparing for What's Next: 4 Simple Strategies for Parents & Caregivers

10:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
About this event::
This interactive virtual webinar shares 4 strategies families can use to create the next new normal  In our time together, parents and caregivers will: Learn self-care tips that add no time to the day Find authentic direction as a fam...

Introduction to Restorative Justice

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
About this event::
Join us at this community meeting to build local capacity to provide a restorative justice process similar to the one used in Buffalo with the local mediation center, Center for Resolution and Justice (CRJ) and a community RJ coalition.&nbs...

Secrets of the Library: Escape Hatches - a children's writing workshop with Anne Mazer

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Writing
Registration Required
Waitlist Seats Remaining: 5
About this event::
Explore the secrets of the library in this virtual two-part writing workshop for ages 8-11 given by author Anne Mazer. Only supplies you'll need are a notebook, a favorite pen, your curiosity and imagination!  Register for one or both sessions. ...

Living With Alzheimer's: Younger Onset

10:00am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops
About this event::
When someone under the age of 65 is diagnosed with Younger-Onset Alzheimer's or related dementia, the first reaction is often shock or denial.  This program will address the benefit of early diagnosis, genetic links, employment issues, lega...

Book a Librarian: Local History and Genealogy

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
Reserve a 1-on-1 virtual appointment with Librarian Meghan to learn about research methods and resources for your genealogy or local history project. During this 30 minute ZOOM session, we can review topics such as: How to use HeritageQuest....

Break for Movies

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Online Chat
About this event::
Join us to talk about movies, TV shows, and other viewing interests! Mondays, 12-1 pm on Facebook.  ...

Book a Librarian: Find Your Next Great Book

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Appointments, Online Chat, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::
Reserve a 1-on-1 virtual appointment with Librarian Joyce to help you find your next great book. During this 30 minute ZOOM session, we can talk about the 5 "Ws" of finding a good book for you: Who are your favorite authors? What books h...

Book a Librarian: Makerspace Software Tutorials

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
About this event::
Reserve a 30 minute virtual appointment with Librarian Assistant Josh for a tutorial on one of the following software programs: Inkscape (Free and open-source vector graphics editor that can be used for preparing designs for laser cut...