Support TCPL
Tompkins County Public Library Foundation
The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation sustains and strengthens our library by inspiring community support. The Foundation serves as a bridge between the library and the community, encouraging engagement through philanthropy and participation.
There are many ways you can support TCPL and become a Library Champion!
- Take part in our READATHON, our all-day read-out-loud fundraising event
- Join Team TCPL, by organizing your very own Library fundraiser with the help of Foundation staff
- Become a member of the Library Literati and enjoy events like the Library Speakeasy and Literary Virtual Trivia Night
- Adopt a Periodical and cover the costs of 1-3 year subscription for a publication library patrons want and need
- Set up a recurring gift, monthly or quarterly
- Make a tribute gift in honor or memory of a loved one or special occasion
To make a gift right now, go to: https://www.tcplfoundation.org/give-now
For more information or to speak with Foundation staff about other giving opportunities, go here: https://www.tcplfoundation.org/about
Upcoming Events
Makerspace Open Hours - AM Session
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!
LGBTQ+ Youth Group
Join us at LGBTQ+ Youth Group to do crafts, play games, and socialize. Whether your lesbian, gay, bi, trans, questioning, or just trying to figure things out - we're here for you!
Makerspace Open Hours - PM Session
Join us for drop-in Open Hours! Registration is not required.
DM Brainstorming Group
A place for those who run tabletop role-playing games to brainstorm ideas, seek out tools and support for preparing future game sessions with supportive, creative gamers and librarian guidance.
Makerspace One-on-One
What do you want to make?
Makerspace Open Hours
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!