Computers & Copy Center

Computers & Copy Center

TCPL offers free access to the internet on library-provided PCs and through WiFi. Our PCs are also equipped with Microsoft Office--Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher--and other software applications. Public computers are available in the Information & Learning Services, Youth Services, and Teen Services sections of the library.

Please read the Computers & Internet Policy before using our computers or internet service.

 

Copy

Black and white copies can be made for $.10 per page; full-color copies are $.60 per page. The machines take cash or credit cards.

Fax

You may fax up to 10 pages free of charge. Please visit the Adult Services Reference Desk for assistance.

Print & Scan

Blue Princh logo

You can print from your laptop or your mobile device through our mobile print service, Princh. 

How do I print from a web browser?

  • Visit https://print.princh.com/
  • Enter the printer code 107288
  • Upload your documents
  • Adjust the settings
  • Pay via the print release terminals

Using a tablet or smartphone?  Download the Princh app from your device's app store or scan the QR code displayed in the Copy Center.

Want to learn more about Princh? Check out the interactive guides Printing From a Laptop, Printing From a Mobile Device (Web App), and the YouTube video "Print With Princh in Under 60 Seconds." 

Pick up and pay for your print jobs at the library's Copy Center.  Black & white prints are $0.10 per printed page and color prints are $0.60 per printed page (that means 1 double-sided black & white print will be $0.20).

A scanner is available for emailing or saving scanned documents. You can also use the Scan and Send option to scan documents and email them right from the copier -- ask for help at the reference desk!

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adults" group

Technology Basics One-on-One

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Open Hours - AM Session

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
About this event::

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Technology Basics One-on-One

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digital Lab, One-on-One Appointments, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

Need help with basic technology topics, such as using email, searching the internet, or borrowing eBooks?  Make an appointment for one-on-one help from a TCPL librarian or partnering technology tutor. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
About this event::

Join us for drop-in Open Hours! Registration is not required.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Makerspace One-on-One

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Makerspace, One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
About this event::

What do you want to make?

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

GO ITHACA Open Hours

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Families
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Avenue of the Friends
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Community Groups, Other
About this event::

Join GO ITHACA for Open Hours at TCPL!

GO ITHACA is proud to help transform transportation in Tompkins County! Our program makes sustainable commuting accessible and affordable for everyone.

With our membership, you get:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Open Hours

3:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
About this event::

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Story + Craft

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
About this event::

Story + Craft is our weekly reading + creating event for children! Join us for a read-aloud, followed by art-making or a guided craft. Best for children 5 and up, but younger are welcome with an adult to assist.