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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
2
2023
Sun
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Library - Public Area and Stacks
Age Group:
Adults,
Families,
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids,
Teens
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
2
2023
Sun
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Thaler/Howell Programming Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Community Groups
About this event::
Ballet & Books is a national, non-profit organization that provides 3-9 year old children with an opportunity to improve their literacy skills through a combination of dance instruction and literacy-focused mentorship with high school and college...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
3
2023
Mon
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Digital Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Digital Lab,
One-on-One Appointments,
Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
About this event::
Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions. **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** Appointments will b...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
3
2023
Mon
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Digital Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
One-on-One Appointments,
Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
About this event::
Book a librarian or volunteer technology tutor for help with digital downloads, such as borrowing eBooks, or basic computer questions. **Please visit the Adult Services reference desk at the time of your appointment.** Appointments will b...
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.
Apr
3
2023
Mon
Library Branch:
Tompkins County Public Library
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults,
Teens
Program Type:
Classes and Workshops,
Makerspace,
One-on-One Appointments
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
About this event::
What do you want to make?
Register for a one-on-one session in the makerspace with Library Assistant Josh to use our laser cutter, 3-D printer, or Cricut. Sessions are one hour and a maximum of two people are allowed in the makerspace a...
