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ITHACA—The Tompkins County Public Library Board of Trustees voted Tuesday, June 24th to remove age restrictions for obtaining library cards, paving the way for children of all ages to develop a love of literacy.

The Library’s previous policy required patrons to be at least two years old before they were eligible to become a cardholder.  Library Director Janet Steiner said the policy change is more consistent with the library’s mission of providing library access to audiences of all ages.

“Now, newborns, infants and babies alike, will be able to have a library card,” Steiner said. “This change allows us to invite parents to visit the library following the birth or adoption of their new baby and take advantage of all of our resources.”

Removing the age restriction for cardholders is the latest in a series of measures adopted by the library’s Board of Trustees to expand access to library services.  The board recently voted to discontinue the practice of charging Schuyler County residents an annual fee for library cards.

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