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The Tompkins County Public Library has announced plans to increase borrowing privileges for patrons during its extended holiday closing. Library Director Susan Currie said the Library will once again double borrowing limits on books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks between Monday, December 19 and Thursday, December 29 in order to ensure that patrons have access to a variety of entertainment and educational resources over the holidays.

“Our patrons truly rely on the resources provided by the Library, and we take our commitment to the needs of those patrons very seriously,” Currie said, adding that no items will be scheduled for return between Christmas and New Year’s.

Access to online resources, including the Alexander Street collection of recorded musical performances, OverDrive Digital Downloads, and Tumble Books for young readers will also be available during the holidays by logging on to the Library’s website --choose the “Virtual Library” link to see a complete list of resources available.

The Library will be closed from December 23 through December 27th and will re-open on Wednesday, December 28 and Thursday, December 29th, before closing again on Friday, December 30th.   The Library will re-open at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 3.

The extended closure will allow the well-used Library to receive a thorough cleaning of floors and carpets, which is usually difficult to arrange since the Library is open six or seven days each week.

TCPL’s drop boxes will be open throughout the entire holiday season for returns.

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