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PINE BUSH AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT

PINE BUSH, NY · EIN 262431943 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B70 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · pinebusharealibrary.org
revenue
$479K
expenses
$347K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
11
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY, LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF THE TOWNS OF CRAWFORD AND PORTIONS OF THE TOWN OF SHAWANGUNK ENCOMPASSING THE PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN NEW YORK

profile · synthesized from sources

Pine Bush Area Public Library District promotes literacy, learning, and community enrichment for residents of the towns of Crawford and portions of Shawangunk, New York. The library offers free access to books, digital resources, museum passes, and educational programs for all ages. Services include story times, homework help, tax counseling, technology assistance, and adult enrichment activities such as book clubs and crafting.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Services Programs
Includes book clubs, game days (Scrabble, Mahjong, Bridge), gentle exercises, and crafting for adults
Free Digital Access to The New York Times
Provides library cardholders with 24-hour renewable access to the full New York Times website, including news, games, and The Athletic
Museum and Park Pass Program
Provides free access to cultural and recreational sites including the FDR Presidential Library, Storm King Art Center, Mohonk Preserve, and NY Empire Pass for state parks
Summer Reading Program
Annual themed reading program encouraging children and families to read during summer months, with events and activities centered around literacy and learning
Technology and Learning Services
Offers public computer access, Wi-Fi printing, copying, faxing, notary services, and technology help sessions
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
    • Facilitates access to digital media and news content
      Provides library cardholders with free digital access to The New York Times, including news, games, cooking, Wirecutter, and The Athletic, through renewable 24-hour access codes with no usage limits. Also enables streaming of movies, TV shows, music, and comics via digital platforms.
    • Provides public library services including print and digital collections, programs, and technology access
      Offers access to physical and digital materials such as books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and online databases; provides public computer access, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, faxing, and notary services; and supports inter-library loans and digital borrowing with automatic return and no late fees. Serves residents of the Town of Crawford and parts of the Town of Shawangunk in Orange and Ulster Counties, New York.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Hosts community programs and educational workshops for adults and children
      Organizes ongoing programs including story times, summer reading, homework help, book clubs, crafting sessions, defensive driving classes, tax counseling and preparation, Medicare and financial literacy programs, and language learning through interactive courses. Weekly activities include Scrabble and Mahjong games and gentle exercise sessions.
  • Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
    • Operates a community center and hosts Friends of the Library book sales
      Manages an adjacent building acquired in 2008 as a community center and hosts periodic book sales of used books, DVDs, and CDs at discounted prices through the Friends of the Library group.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Provides technology assistance and digital literacy support
      Offers in-person technology help on Fridays by appointment or walk-in, with limited availability on other days, and provides email-based support through Tech Specialists. Assists patrons with digital devices, software, and online services.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$479K
Contributions & grants$419K87%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$53K11%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$347K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$210K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.48M
Cash$89K
Investments$1.20M
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$1.46M
Liquid reserves44.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DORIS CALLAN DIRECTOR 35 $67K
board members · 8
  • ALYSIA CERONE — SECRETARY
  • CARLA MCLAUD — TRUSTEE
  • GALE BRITTO — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN RUSSELL — TREASURER
  • LISA CANNON — VICE PRESIDENT
  • SENTA CURRAN RESIGNED 101525 — TRUSTEE
  • SHARON TAROLLI — PRESIDENT
  • THOMAS BEMONT — TRUSTEE
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Arts Council Partner — Collaborates to identify and meet community needs.
  • Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates to identify and meet community needs.
  • FDR Presidential Library Partner — Partner organization offering free museum admission through library pass program
  • FDR Presidential Library Partner — Provides free access to visitors through museum passes distributed by the library.
  • Friends of the Library Partner — Volunteer group that organizes book sales to support the library.
  • Historical Society Partner — Collaborates to identify and meet community needs.
  • Hoopla Digital Partner — Partner platform for streaming movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, comics, and ebooks.
  • Libby by OverDrive Partner — Partner platform for borrowing ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.
  • Mango Languages Partner — Partner platform offering interactive language learning courses.
  • Mohonk Preserve Partner — Partner organization offering free trail access through library pass program
  • Mohonk Preserve Partner — Provides free access to visitors through museum passes distributed by the library.
  • New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Government — Provider of NY Empire Pass for free vehicle entry to state parks and historic sites
  • RCLS Government — Email domain indicates affiliation with RCLS, likely the governing library system.
  • Ramapo Catskill Library System Network — Member library participating in regional resource sharing and services.
  • Ramapo Catskill Library System Network — Member library within the Ramapo Catskill Library System.
  • Storm King Art Center Partner — Partner organization offering free grounds admission through library pass program
  • Storm King Art Center Partner — Provides free access to visitors through museum passes distributed by the library.
  • The Museum at Bethel Woods Partner — Partner organization offering free admission through library pass program
  • Town of Shawangunk Government — Previously contracted for library service; ongoing collaboration with the town.
strategies · 2

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-Centered Programming and Needs Assessment
    methodology: community_centered_programming
    By designing programs and services in response to community input and partnerships with local organizations, the library increases engagement and relevance, because addressing identified community needs leads to higher utilization and impact.
  • Expanding Access to Cultural and Educational Resources
    methodology: access_expansion
    By providing free access to digital content, museum passes, and park passes through library membership, the library promotes lifelong learning and civic engagement, because removing financial and logistical barriers increases community participation in cultural and educational activities.