and so many different ways to do so.
There are so many good reasons to support Tompkins County Public Library...
We can help you find what works for you
Whether you're a regular user of TCPL's resources, a parent who bringing your kids in for a Saturday afternoon program, a believer in the power of free access to information, or a staunch defender of the Freedom to Read, you're likely here because you want to help keep TCPL strong, responsive to community needs, and accessible to all. We can help you express your values and support a worthwhile cause.
We match Library Lovers with Library Needs
Our Mission: The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation supports Tompkins County Public Library through community engagement and fundraising.
To accomplish our mission, we offer:
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many ways to give
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unique events
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opportunities for library advocacy
Your donations support:
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library collections and materials, both physical and virtual
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programming for people of all ages, including the annual Summer Reading Program
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third space support, including furniture and equipment
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staff needs behind the scenes, including equipment, professional development, and wellness
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author visits and special programs, like the Community Read
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and much more!
How can we help you express your Library Love? Explore our website for more ideas, contact us at foundationinfo@tcplfoundation.org or, if you're ready to give, click here!
What's Happening: Foundation News and Updates
We're looking for Library Lovers to join our board!
Are you passionate about Tompkins County Public Library? You might be a good fit for the Foundation Board!
Our mission: The Tompkins County Public Library Foundation supports Tompkins County Public Library through community engagement and fundraising.
To accomplish this, we offer:
We're looking for people who want to help us provide avenues for Library Lovers to express their passion through support of all kinds. We welcome creative thinkers who have ideas and strategies to get people excited about supporting their public library.
Board members work with Foundation staff and fellow board members, along with our partners on the TCPL Board of Trustees and Friends of TCPL Board of Directors, to generate support for the library.
If you’re interested in helping plan events like Silent Reading Parties and TCPL After Dark, engaging with library lovers and supporters, matching funding to library needs, and shouting from the rooftops how great TCPL is, see if the Foundation Board is right for you! Please fill out this short form: https://bit.ly/TCPLFoundationBoard to indicate your interest.
Silent Reading Fundraiser at TCPL
Silent Reading Party V, the ultimate introvert's outing, was a blast! We read in companionable silence at TCPL - we had the whole place to ourselves! We enjoyed sessions of silent reading, literary-themed mocktails, nibbles from Kiely's Cooking, tours of little-known areas and highlights of TCPL, info on library advocacy opportunities, book recommendations, and more! If you want to be among the first to know about the next one, sign up for our e-news here!
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