Library by Mail
Our Library by Mail service provides library materials to residents of Tompkins County who are physically unable to visit the Library. Patrons registered with the Library by Mail service may receive up to seven (7) items at a time delivered by the US Postal Service to their residence.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is eligible for this program?
To be eligible for Library by Mail, you must meet all three of the following criteria:
- Live within the boundaries of Tompkins County
- Possess or be willing to sign up for a Tompkins County Public Library card or a library card from another library in Tompkins County
- Unable to get to the library
How do I sign up?
Email Circulation@tcpl.org or call 607-272-4557.
Who pays for postage?
We do! Funding for this program has been provided by a generous grant from Cornell University.
Do I need a Tompkins County Public Library card to participate?
Yes. If you don‘t have one, you can fill out the online card application.
Upcoming Events
Learn to Sew One-on-One
Learn the basics of using a modern sewing machine!
Join Therese for a one hour instructional introduction to sewing. You will learn the parts, threading, and basic use of the machine.
Sit! Stay! Read!
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!
Teen Maker Monday
Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, and more...
Panel by Panel Graphic Novel Book Club
Join us to discuss This Beautiful, Ridiculous City: A Graphic Memoir by Kay Sohini:
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!
LEGO Family Build Night
TCPL invites families to a weekly LEGO build night! Buckets of LEGO will be provided for participants to borrow for their builds.
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!