Library Cards and Borrowing
Library Cards and Borrowing
Getting a TCPL card is easy and FREE! You can complete an application at the Circulation Desk or online. If you complete the online application, we will email your library card number to you. The next time you visit the library, bring your photo ID and we will give you your card.
For more information about applying for a card, see our Policy page.
You can borrow up to 50 items per card. Most items have a loan period of three weeks; DVDs can be borrowed for one week. As a convenience, our system will automatically renew one time any item that is not being held for another patron. TCPL has been fine free since 2019.
All TCPL items can be returned to any of the 33 Finger Lakes Library System member libraries.
Please see TCPL's Lending Guidelines for more information about borrowing.
Questions? Call our Access and Circulation Services Department at (607) 275-1LIB (1542).
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
9
2022
Fri
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Makerspace
About this event::
Drop-in open hours are back! Registration is no longer required. We still must adhere to room occupancy requirements (max. 10 people at a time), but do not anticipate this being an issue often.
Visit the Makerspace to use the laser cutter, 3...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
10
2022
Sat
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Time Warner Cable Study Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Groups,
Meetings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
About this event::
Elfves, dwarves, halflings, and humans meet most Saturdays to pursue fantasy quests. There may be space for new participants - no experience needed! Campaigns are played over multiple weeks, so joining is a long-term commitment to try to come most ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
10
2022
Sat
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Tompkins Trust Company Study Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Groups,
Meetings
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
About this event::
Elfves, dwarves, halflings, and humans meet most Saturdays to pursue fantasy quests. There may be space for new participants - no experience needed! Campaigns are played over multiple weeks, so joining is a long-term commitment to try to come most ...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Dec
10
2022
Sat
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
BorgWarner Full
Age Group:
Families,
Kids
Program Type:
STEAM
About this event::
Children ages 5 and up and their families are invited to a free science program co-hosted by Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR). This month, Families will find out how to make a simple circuit, and will also test to find out what mater...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
10
2022
Sat
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Makerspace,
STEAM,
Technology Class
About this event::
Let's Make Something! 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Cricut, etc...
Teens are invited to the Makerspace for two hours of open-making time. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and use one of our Makerspace machines:
3D Printers...
