Library to Offer Remote Access, Enhanced Borrowing

A marriage between new technology and old fashioned customer service will ensure that Tompkins County Public Library patrons have access to their favorite books, music, DVDs and online resources this holiday season.

Library Director Susan Currie announced this week that the Library will double borrowing limits on books, cds, dvds and audio books between December 17 and December 29 and that no items will be scheduled for return between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

"TCPL is so fortunate to have patrons who not only use and support the Library, but truly rely on it," Currie said.  "That's why we want to make sure that we are meeting their needs even when we are closed."

Currie also stressed that patrons will be able to take advantage of its many online educational and entertainment resources, including Mango Languages,language-learning system, OverDrive, free music and video download service, and TumbleBooks for children, by logging on to the Library's website at http://tcpl.org--choose the “Virtual Library” link to see a complete list of resources available.

TCPL is scheduled to be closed, December 23 through December 26.  It will re-open December 27 through December 29 before closing again December 31 and January 1.  The Library will re-open at 1 p.m. on January 2.

The Library's drop boxes will be open throughout the entire holiday season.

 For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or cwheeler@tcpl.org.