named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Barn
Used book sale operated by the Friends of the Library, offering low-cost books and media to the public; serves as a primary fundraiser for the library.
Empire Pass Checkout
Library patrons can borrow Empire Passes to gain free access to New York State parks and historic sites.
Free Notary Services
Complimentary notary public services provided to community members during library hours.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Manages library operations and collectionsEmploys a library director, clerks, and support staff to manage daily operations, maintain collections, issue library cards, and provide circulation services.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Offers community programs and meeting spaceHosts ongoing programs for community participation, makes meeting spaces available for public use, and provides in-library office hours for community service organizations including Tioga PACT, AspireHope NY, and Tioga Opportunities.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Operates a fundraising Book BarnRuns the Book Barn as a primary fundraising activity by sorting and selling donated books.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Participates in regional library systemsIs a member of the Southern Tier Library System and accesses resources through the Finger Lakes Library System network, enabling broader material sharing and services.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Produces annual reports and strategic planningPublishes annual reports to the community each year from 2020 to 2025 and has implemented and developed long-range strategic plans for 2021–2025 and 2026–2030.
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Notary and Document Services 1 activity
- Provides free notary servicesOffers free notary public services to the community as an additional support resource.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides library materials and lending servicesOffers lending of books, DVDs, books on CD, eBooks, and audiobooks through its own collection and via the Finger Lakes Library System network, including access through the Libby app.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provides public access to technology and digital resourcesOffers on-site access to computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and 24-hour WiFi, supporting public use of digital tools and internet services.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Provides special lending items and passesOffers a rotating collection of games, toys, American Girl Dolls, and accessories for loan, as well as Empire Passes for access to state parks and historic sites.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$45K92%
Program service revenue$2110%
Investment income$4K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$209K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$121K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$864K
Cash$188K
Investments$170K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$864K
Liquid reserves20.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -82.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Savard | Director | 30 | $44K |
board members · 7
- Caylynn Gilbert — Vice President
- Chealsey Malewicz — President
- Dani Berchtold — Secretary
- Jerry Ward — Board Trustee
- Stacey Coffey — Board Trustee
- Susan Legg — Treasurer
- Tracy Brunnabend — Board Trustee
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- American Library Association Network — Adopts ALA policies on intellectual freedom, privacy, and access to support library practices
- AspireHope NY Partner — Provides in-library office hours for community services.
- Finger Lakes Library System Network — Member of the Finger Lakes Library System since 1970.
- Friends of the Apalachin Library Partner — Operates the Book Barn as the main fundraiser for the library.
- Southern Tier Library System Network — Member of regional library system
- Tioga Opportunities Partner — Provides in-library office hours for community services.
- Tioga PACT Partner — Provides in-library office hours for community services.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Governed and Volunteer-Powered Operationsmethodology: volunteer-driven operationsBy relying on volunteer staffing and open board applications, the library sustains operations and embeds community voice in governance because local ownership increases accountability and fosters trust in library services.
- Equitable Access as a Pathway to Community Engagementmethodology: equitable_accessBy ensuring all community members can access books, media, and services regardless of age, background, or beliefs, the library fosters inclusive reading engagement and intergenerational dialogue because equitable access removes barriers to participation and strengthens shared civic space.
- Integration of Social Services to Expand Community Reachmethodology: co-location of servicesBy co-locating social service providers within the library, the organization increases access to critical resources and deepens community engagement because shared physical space reduces stigma and lowers barriers to service utilization.