You may return your items inside the library, at our outside book returns, or at any finger lakes library system member library. We gladly accept your taxdeductible donation of the following types of materials to our library of the built environment. The friends of the tompkins county public library book sale very much appreciate the enthusiastic help of students from ithaca college on their annual mlk day of service, saturday, january 25. Donated items must be in very good condition and must be delivered to the library during regular business hours. With the rapidly evolving covid19 situation in tompkins county, we have taken this step to help protect the health of our volunteers and the community. You can drop off absentee ballots at central, pinney, and sequoya book drops up until noon on tuesday, april 7th however. Exciting public programs, the latest digital resources, museumquality art exhibits, internet stations, wifi access, tools for developing early literacy skills and much more are free and accessible to community members of every age and every stage. Books loaned by libraries from outside the finger lakes library system outof system interlibrary loans may have different loan periods and late fees.
Schedule of department and agency 2015 budget presentations. Head of access and circulation services at tompkins county public library. Tompkins county public library eliminates late fines the. If you live in ithaca, one of the questions you will inevitably be asked is. Glenn norris, 1 book hamilton child, 1 book tompkins county n. The tompkins county public library foundation serves as the fundraising arm for the public library.
Support from the friends of the tompkins county public library is funded by the friends of the tompkins county public library booksale. You dont have to chose a specific time or a specific number of hours to work. The collection of the library contains 196,726 volumes. What does the boulder public library do with donations. Opening in 1887 as the fifth street branch of the aguilar free library, the branch relocated three times before moving to its present site facing tompkins square park. It features a 6 by 6 model of the library postrenovation. Finger lakes reuse is now accepting book donations, and is actively working. Please visit the tompkins library blog for all the latest and greatest information on the library.
Used materials, donated specifically for the friends of the cumberland. The guidelines for gifts and donations are available here also pdf version. That won t be the case anymore at tompkins county public library, which. Tompkins county public library foundation home facebook. Book sellers across the nation know it as a good place to stock up, although the sale does have rules designed to. The friends of the sisters library book corner is now closed and the friends are not taking donations at this time. Membership payment and donation friends of the tompkins. Friends of tompkins county public library book sale. However, it is the responsibility of the donor to provide evidence of the tax value of their donation.
The number of items available for each sale exceeds 250,000. Exhibit hall, cornell local history research library, thalerhowell archives 2nd floor. The oths library and counseling department are teaming up for a 4week book study on challenger deep by neal shusterman. Therefore, tompkins county public library will remain closed through april 29. Friends of tompkins county public library book sale resumes this weekend. One of the largest events of its type in the united states, the booksale draws thousands to an esty street warehouse each year in search of books, records, cds and dvds provided through community donations. With the rapidly evolving covid19 situation in tompkins. Are you ready for the friends of the library book sale.
Our location friends of tompkins county public library. Dropoff book donation policy rutgers university libraries. Decisions on whether and how donated items will be added to the library s collections are based on the same evaluative criteria that are applied to purchased materials. Items are evaluated on the same basis as purchased materials and may be added to the library s collection, donated to the friends book sale to benefit the library, or disposed of at the discretion of the library.
Donations friends of tompkins county public library book. The tompkins square branch of the new york public library has been serving residents of manhattans lower east side since 1904. Dieckmann, 2 books carol kammen, 2 books bell, barbara, 1 book frances bertha haight noxon, 1 book john h. Nov 23, 2016 free museum passes as part of new tompkins county library program. Member libraries are any public library within our five county service area consisting of tompkins, cayuga, cortland, seneca, and tioga. Tompkins county public library is a public library. Our purpose is to stimulate public interest in the library, purchase library materials, and support other cultural and educational programs in tompkins county. We proudly offer free and equal access to information, education, and enriching experiences for community members at every age and every stage of life. The friends of the tompkins county public library fosters a partnership between the organization and the tompkins county public library, other public libraries and library systems serving the county, and the community in order to advocate for and support quality library services for all. The tompkins county public library is a fixture in the community, deftly fulfilling its role both as a provider of academic and entertainment resources, while also hosting plenty of events.
Part of the campaign for a 21st century library is the lego library, which was led by peter and andrew mccracken. Friends of tompkins county public library book sale our location. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale 509 esty st, ithaca, new york 14850 rated 4. By using this site, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. Materials donation guidelines boulder public library. Tompkins county public library foundation lego donation form. Onstreet parking is allowed on esty, court, and meadow streets. The friends of the tompkins county public library book sale runs over the course of the. The tompkins county public library tcpl is the public library for residents of tompkins.
The friends of the tompkins county public libra ry, founded in 1946, is a notforprofit membership organization for people interested in books and libraries. The friends of the tompkins county public library, founded in 1946, is a. Library materials including interlibrary loans are not due until june 1. Tompkins county law library in ithaca, ny court information. Tompkins county public library tcpl is committed to free public discourse and exchange of ideas in the librarys designated meeting spaces, consistent with the first amendment of the united states constitution. Memberonly presale friends of the tompkins public library. If you are a library card holder in and of the tompkins county public library below, you can locate books, movies, music and more with easy search features designed for mobile devices. That wont be the case anymore at tompkins county public library, which eliminated its fine on late items starting jan. Library foundation eyes a busy 2020 tompkins county. Effective 316 the library will be closed due to our responsibility to the community in limiting the spread of the coronavirus in conjunction with tompkins county school closings. Book lovers to line up for tompkins county book sale this weekend. Book donations are accepted with the understanding that the library may make whatever use of the material it feels appropriate. Get your unique, collectible tcpl lego sets before they run out.
Tompkins county public library resources during closure. You can still access many online resources at we will continue to work with the county to complete the 2020 us census. Well start taking donations again on saturday, nov 11. The coming together of the community for the book sale has been a tradition since 1945. Donations are limited to no more than 3 boxes, except by prior arrangement. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale, 509. No paypal account is neededjust click continue on the bottom of the paypal page. That wont be the case anymore at tompkins county public library, which. Deliver materials to the customer service desk at any branch. These employees will have to rely on the policies of the companies they work for.
Ever worried about returning a book late and having to pay fine for it. Volunteering during the year friends of tompkins county. Parking is payperuse and available on the street, and at the green st. Books also regularly get unnecessarily disposed or recycled, despite existing alternatives at local resale outfits. New york state will stay on pause through april 29. The library sells donated items at the library book shop and book sales. Tcpl to go, the mobile app for tompkins county public library, lets you locate and search your library catalog wherever you are. Behind the scenes of tompkins county s largest book sale. Challenger deep is a national book award winner about a teenager struggling with mental illness. Ithacatompkins county public library closed dont have a library card. Thank you for donating your books media to the vail public library. During the first half hour the book selections will be geared toward infants and toddlers and the second half hour geared toward preschoolyoung elementary school.
These members will be eligible to attend the memberonly presales in spring and fall of the same year. Books on local history, architecture, builders catalogs, urban design, preservation howto, and more. Books loaned by libraries from outside the finger lakes library system outofsystem interlibrary loans may have different loan periods and late fees. This library is affiliated with the library system that serves ithaca, ny. Donation policy direct monetary donations donations can be made to any branch or to the hawkins county library system to purchase library materials, equipment, or to sponsor library programs.
Now, nearly 70 years later, it and the tompkins county library foundation cover the library s entire acquisition budget. Perhaps it was not a choice for the library s collection due to cost andor limited demand. Jury duty, district and county clerk of court, phone number, and other tompkins county info. A staff person will contact you promptly to let you know if the library is able to accept a large number of materials at the time you wish to bring in the materials. You can also support our libraries by visiting any one of our branches and buying a book from one of our friends bookstores. Learn more about the friends of howard county library system, and become a member. Proceeds benefit the tompkins county public library tcpl, the finger lakes library system flls and organizations working for literacy in tompkins county.
Please follow these guidelines when donating books. There was a full range of books in that donation and weve given extra space to art because of that. There are a handful of accessible and 15minute spots available first come, first served on the cayuga street side of the library building. Call your local branch for specific instructions on book donations. Due to the large volume of donations we receive, we regret that we are unable to return donated items that the library cannot use. Friends of the tompkins county public library book sale. Throughout the year, the kings county library accepts donations of books, cds, dvds at every branch library location.
Book donations will be acknowledged with a standardized form for tax purposes if requested. Anywhere subject title author series fiction nonfiction. Old maps and photographs of buildings and landscapes in tompkins county. Friends of tompkins county public library book sale volunteering volunteering during the year. Meeting spaces policy tompkins county public library. Ebooks and audiobooks tompkins county public library. Madison public library accepts gifts of new or gentlyused books, magazines, dvds, and music or books on compact disc. Longrunning friends of the library book sale benefits. The tompkins county public library foundation serves as a bridge between donors and the tompkins county public library. The friends of the tompkins county public library is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. The spring 2020 memberonly presale was held on tuesday, april 28, from 6. Ithacas booming book sale life in the finger lakes. The tompkins county public library, citing a lack of a clear benefit, recently ended its policy of charging late fees. Donate books friends of the knox county public library.
The students helped us with a variety of jobs as we receive, organize, and sort donations. Experience the joy of reading, the power of information and the strength of community connections at the tompkins county public library. Longrunning friends of the library book sale benefits tompkins county public library. Limited parking is available in the small lot across from the book sale building. Due dates of checked out library items will be extended until libraries reopen. Tompkins county public library eliminates late fines the cornell. Center history the history center in tompkins county. Free museum passes as part of new tompkins county library program. You may include an additional donation with your membership, on top of your membership dues. The tompkins county public library is a community anchor building literacy, cultural awareness, community connections, and personal growth.
Were grateful for the books you donate to us at your favorite knox county public library location, and we love receiving all those purple bags filled with your generous donations. Breaking news, sports arts and entertainment information for ithaca, ny powered by the ithaca times and the finger lakes community newspapers. Ithaca tompkins county public library closed dont have a library card. Databases online targets click on the arrow to expand the description. Or, the item may be a high demand selection owned by the library for which there is a long waiting list. Donations friends of tompkins county public library book sale. Please call 607 2579699 to verify acceptable items, as donation policies. If accepted, your donation may be added to the library collection, placed in the friends of the librarys book sale, or offered to other local libraries andor agencies. Memberships and other gifts are taxdeductible as allowed by law. Please join us during our donation cycles when we prepare for our spring and fall book sales. Ithaca tompkins county public library closed please select your home library. Duplicates were donated to the friends of the library association that supports the tompkins county public library to be sold at its semiannual book sale. Dropoff book donation policy this policy statement governs proposed gifts of materials to the libraries. Consider a donation to the gaston county library s give a book.
Tompkins county public library s special collections. Tompkins county public library foundation, ithaca, new york. Books may be dropped off in an outside donation box at the north end of the building on the patio. In 2002, the tompkins county public library applied for a grant to help secure a visit from a traveling exhibit about frankenstein. About us friends of tompkins county public library book sale. All proceeds go directly to the friends of the library and directly benefit our library programming. The friends of the tompkins county public library are just that friends, contributors, supporters of all that we do here at tcpl. Finger lakes reuse is now accepting book donations, and is actively working with local organizations to help with the effort to manage unsold books, including the lansing and tompkins county friends of the library programs. Items are evaluated on the same basis as purchased materials and may be added to the librarys collection, donated to the friends book sale to benefit the library, or disposed of at the discretion of the library.
The libraries continue to welcome gifts of materials that support the libraries mission, with particular interest in scholarly, current, or rare items in good physical condition. At that time, it was suggested the library have a partner to. The library will evaluate this every two weeks as updated information is received from the governors office. Book donations at calgary public library locations are suspended indefinitely due to the covid19 crisis. Since their founding in 1946, the friends have played an integral role in generating awareness for the resources and programs that tcpl provides.
Tompkins county public library foundation friendsbooksale. Tompkins county public library is located at 101 east green street. Circulation policies tompkins county public library. It originated to help raise funds to purchase books for the library. Visit our coronavirus page for more library news and updates. Behind the scenes of tompkins countys largest book sale. Members of the community individuals and families, foundations, businesses, trusts and organizations play a pivotal role in supporting tcpl through contributions to the foundation. Astrophysics for young people in a hurry mone, gregory. The library serves a population of 101,564 residents. The tompkins county office for the aging is once again sponsoring powerful tools for caregivers, a sixweek educational program designed to provide the tools needed to balance selfcare with caring for a parent, spouse or other loved one with a chronic illness. Books, audio books, cds, dvds, records, puzzles, and games are donated by the community and will be found at our sales. A receipt for tax purposes is available upon request. If you have questions, or want to learn more about donating books to york county libraries, please contact mary beth long at 717 8496945, or via email at email protected.