We are chartered by the Board of Regents. A fifteen member Board of Trustees is appointed by the County Legislature to serve three-year terms, providing leadership and governance.

Contact the Board of Trustees
email: trustees@tcpl.org
or write to:

• Board of Trustees Minutes
• Schedule for Upcoming Meetings
• Board of Trustees By-Laws
• Board of Trustees Accountability Statement

Michael Stamm
President
President, Tompkins County Area Development

"Growing up in Lockport, NY, I spent an amazing amount of time in that community’s public library. I’d go there almost every day on my walk home from school and still distinctly recall the excitement of finding that next great book to read. Now, though quite a bit older, I still value that experience, and I am happy to be a small part of our community’s library; it is something to treasure."

Aloja Airewele
Vice President
(Supervisor, Case Management, Homeless Services Program, Red Cross, Ithaca and Legislative aide to Barbara Lifton, Member of the NYS Assembly)

“My family and I have used the library services for 12 years and we have found TCPL to be invaluable. It is the place we come for education, entertainment, information gathering and meaningful interaction. I would like to give back in some measure by serving in any capacity to help the library realize its many goals.”

Cindy Nicholson
Secretary
Senior Manager/Civil Engineer, Tetra Tech Architects and Engineers

“I feel our library is an important asset for our community. It is a place where I always feel welcomed. I am fortunate because I work downtown and the Library is very accessible to me, but I'm also able to access the Library’s resources on-line or at the Caroline Community Library which is near to where I live. I am honored to serve our community on the Board of Trustees.”

John Vineyard
Treasurer
President, Sunlake Investment Management

"I would like to use my experience in business to help the Library continue to meet its many current challenges and strengthen its performance in the areas of fund raising, financial management and operations. I’d like to help it take advantage of what new technologies can do to help improve and broaden availability of the Library’s services to the Tompkins Community."

Jack Clark

Gwen Glazer
Staff Writer and Editor, Cornell University Library System

“Getting a library card was my first order of business when I first moved to Ithaca, and I’ve never looked back! As a dedicated patron, a library school student at Syracuse and a staff writer at Cornell’s library, I can’t wait to learn more about the inner workings of TCPL and the needs of everyone who uses it. Public libraries have always been a part of my life, and I respect the vital place they hold in communities. I'm honored and excited to serve on the board.”

Lara Litchfield-Kimber
Deputy Director, Sciencenter

“A thriving public library is not just ‘nice to have’ – it is an essential element of a strong, vibrant, and healthy community.  Libraries are resource-rich gathering places where all are welcome to explore, learn and grow.  As a Dryden resident with a special interest in the development of youth and families, I am proud to call Tompkins County home and to have the opportunity to work in support of the mission of our library.”

Barbara Mangum
Vice President for Planning and Budget at Cornell University

“It is great to be involved with the TCPL at this time and helping it to fulfill its mission in the community and region. The potential to transform lives through its resources is boundless.”

Peter McCracken
Co-Founder & Director, ShipIndex.org, Trumansburg, NY

“I’m excited by the opportunity to invest my knowledge and experience in a local organization that I use regularly and care about.”

Rochelle Proujansky

Bruce Ryan
Dean of External Affairs
Tompkins Cortland Community College

"The public library is a vital part of our community and its purpose aligns with my core values and interests in education."

Martha Walker
Architecture Librarian & Coordinator of Collections, Cornell University

Since early childhood, I have spent countless hours in libraries: large, small, academic, corporate, and public. I've enjoyed my time in all these settings. My appreciation for the role of libraries in our society has grown steadily throughout my many years of involvement and observation . It is my pleasure and honor to serve on the Board of the TCPL. I look forward to working with my fellow board members, the talented staff, and the many vocal and energetic TCPL supporters throughout this community. It is my firm belief that a dynamic and vital community requires a well supported and responsive public library to maintain its overall health and well-being. I look forward to helping provide that support in a manner that best suits this library's needs.