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
Makerspace One-on-One
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GO ITHACA Open Hours
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:
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!
Story + Craft: Pumpkin Carving Edition!
Instead of our usual Story + Craft, today we will be outside on the creek walk for Pumpkin Carving and Decorating following a Halloween-themed story. Come join us!
Pumpkin Carving & Decorating
Pumpkin Carving & Decorating
All ages are invited to join us for a pumpkin carving and decorating party! All decorating supplies and pumpkins will be provided by the Library while supplies last. We will meet outdoors near the Creek Walk, behind the Library.
Ages 8 to 108 Board Game Club
Are you between the ages of 8 and 108 and love playing board games? Then come join our board game club at TCPL! We meet in the Thaler/Howell Programming Room on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm.
Tales of Terror: A Writer's Workshop Exploring Narrative Craft in Horror Fiction
Tales of Terror: A Writer's Workshop Exploring Narrative Craft in Horror Fiction
In this 3-session workshop, we will explore some basics of the Horror genre in fiction and review some pivotal works in that tradition.
Break for Books Community Read
If you've participated in Break for Books over the past several years (almost a decade now!) you know it's a great place to go to get reading recommendations from your rea