Meet Our Staff

Administration

Susan Currie

Interim Director

Mary McKeon

Administrative Manager

Michelle Benjamin

Business Manager

Connie Clark

Principle Account Clerk

Kathy R.

Administrative Assistant

Access Services

Jennifer Schlossberg

Librarian, Head of Access and Circulation Services

Elizabeth H.

Senior Library Clerk

Melisa C.

Library Page

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Nancy H.

Library Clerk and Reading Center Liaison

Rich R.

Library Clerk

Woody C.

Library Page

Adult Services

Teresa Vadakin

Librarian, Head of Adult Services

Asia B.

Web Services Librarian & Art Exhibit Coordinator

Josh B.

Library Assistant/Library Clerk

Cady F.

ILS Librarian/ Makerspace Librarian

Tom F.

Digital Access Librarian

Sophia M.

Community Engagement Librarian

Meghan M.

Local History Librarian

Technical Services

Alison S.

Senior Library Clerk

Youth Services

Sarah O'Shea

Librarian, Head of Youth Services

Regina D.

Teen Services Librarian

Kate D.

Youth Services Librarian

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Cassandra S.

Youth Services Librarian

Alice B.

Librarian

Kai Z.

Librarian

Kelly D.

Youth Services Library Assistant

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Joah T.

Youth Services Library Assistant

Foundation

Suzanne Smith Jablonski

Executive Director, TCPL Foundation

Kerry Barnes

Assistant Director, TCPL Foundation

Susanna Drbal

Development Coordinator, TCPL Foundation

Upcoming Events

Baby Storytime Meets Outside!

10:30am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytimes

About this event::

We're moving Baby Storytime outside! Caregivers and their babies are invited to join Cassie at the park next to the Henry St. John Building at 301 S. Geneva St. for music, rhymes, movement and books. On days we're unable to meet due to wea...

Summer Adventure Kick-Off with the Great & Powerful Dave!

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Performance

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 478

About this event::

David Moreland, who has visited our library many times as 'Moreland the Magician' is now 'The Great & Powerful Dave' and he'll be performing his high-energy 30-minute LIVE show via Zoom. Through the miracle of the Internet, Dave, in his studio in...

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. ...

Stories in the Park

11:30am - 12:00pm

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

Program Type: Storytimes

About this event::

Children and families are invited to join us each Tuesday in Dewitt Park for stories, music and family fun. After storytime, stay for lunch and shopping at the Ithaca Farmer's Market. On days we're unable to meet due to weather, Kelly will post ...

Book a Librarian: Find Your Next Great Book

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Open

Registration

Open

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...

Break for Books

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Online Chat

About this event::

Join us on Wednesdays from noon to 1 on Facebook for a lively discussion about what we're all reading! Following our book chat, we'll update the Patron Picks list so everyone can have a handy list of the recommendations for that week. ...

Virtual Mid-Day Mindfulness Meditation

12:15pm - 12:45pm

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Offsite

About this event::

Facilitated by psychotherapist and Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Anna Salamone, RN, LCSW, these sessions will encourage participants to shift out of "automatic pilot" mode and observe the workings of the mind, body, a...

Book a Librarian: eBook and Employment Resources

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Online Chat, Technology Class

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

About this event::

Reserve a 1-on-1 virtual appointment with Librarian Tom to learn how to navigate eBook or employment resources available through the library. During this 30 minute ZOOM session, the goal be to cover some of the following topics: Setting up t...

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