Library Cards & Lending Guidelines

Library Cards and Lending Guidelines

Getting a TCPL card is easy and FREE! You can register at the Library or online. When you complete the online application, you will receive a temporary card number you can use to place holds. The next time you visit the library, bring your photo ID and we will issue your library card.

All TCPL items can be returned to any of the 33 Finger Lakes Library System member libraries.

Please see TCPL's Card and Lending Guidelines for more information about borrowing.

Questions? Call our Circulation Services Department at (607) 275-1LIB (1542).

 

Interlibrary Loans

Titles not found in the Tompkins County Public Library catalog or in the Finger Lakes Library System may be available through out-of-system interlibrary loan (ILL).

For more information about ILLs visit the Finger Lakes Library System website.

Questions? Call the Adult Services reference desk at 607-272-4556.

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
About this event::

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to celebrate reading and build their early literacy skills at Family Storytime. We meet each Saturday for stories, songs and hands-on fun.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Science Fair with the Steminist Movement

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Families, Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Science and Nature, STEAM
About this event::

Join the Steminist Movement at Cornell for an exciting series of interactive science fairs for young minds! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Girls Who Code: JavaScript for Adults

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Digital Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Community Groups, Digital Lab, STEAM, Technology Class
Registration Required
About this event::

In today’s digital world, having a basic understanding of web development is a valuable skill. This hands-on workshop, led by Cornell Girls Who Code, will guide you through creating a simple webpage using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Family-Friendly Tabletop Role Playing

2:00pm - 4:45pm
Families, Kids, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: Time Warner Cable Study Room
Age Group: Families, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
About this event::

Have you ever wanted to try role playing games as a family but weren't sure how to start? Join Game Master Meredith Collins for a family-friendly role playing game at the library.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sit! Stay! Read!

2:45pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Tompkins County Public Library
Room: BorgWarner Full
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Classes and Workshops, Other
About this event::

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!