named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Programs
Includes book clubs like the Wadsworth Library Book Club and Whodunit? Mystery Book Club, as well as educational presentations and seasonal events.
Kid Librarian Program
Youth engagement initiative allowing children to apply for a volunteer role as a "Kid Librarian" to assist with library activities.
Storytime Classes
Weekly storytime sessions for different age groups including Books & Babies (birth–2 years), Toddler Tales (ages 2–3), and Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5).
Summer Reading Program
Annual summer reading challenge for children, teens, and adults featuring themed events, reading logs, and incentives to encourage literacy and engagement.
Teen Events
Programs for students in grades 6–12 including craft workshops, book clubs, and themed competitions such as the Cupcake Competition and Color Shift Potions.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Hosts children's storytime programsProvides age-specific storytime sessions for infants through preschoolers, including lapsit (birth–2 years), toddler (2–3 years), and preschool (3–5 years) programs focused on early literacy through songs, stories, crafts, and play.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosts educational and family eventsOrganizes interactive educational events for children and families, including science workshops, wildlife presentations, dinosaur-themed activities, and historical lectures in partnership with local institutions.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Organizes youth and teen programsHosts book clubs, craft workshops, movie viewings, and special events for tweens and teens, including summer reading activities, book-themed discussions, and creative projects such as cupcake decorating and book-page roses.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces library communicationsCreates and distributes a monthly newsletter to share news, upcoming events, and updates about library services and resources.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides public library servicesOffers core library services including lending materials, reference assistance, and access to resources for residents of the Geneseo Central School District.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Supports lifelong learning for adultsOffers programs and special activities designed to support lifelong learning and enrichment for adult patrons of all ages.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Distributes library orientation materialsProvides a welcome brochure and social stories titled “This is My Library” for children, teens, and adults to prepare for library visits and become familiar with the space.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$611K
Contributions & grants$600K98%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$600K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$324K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.74M
Cash$554K
Investments$1.50M
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$3.73M
Liquid reserves41.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN ROBINSON | LIBRARY DIRECTOR | 40 | $60K |
| MARCIA KOCH | TREASURER | 4 | $2K |
board members · 7
- CAROL ROBINSON — VICE PRESIDENT
- CATHERINE HAYES — TRUSTEE
- JAMES MCLEAN — TRUSTEE
- JULIE BROCKLEHURST-WOODS — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL DABRAMO — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL ROZALSKI — TRUSTEE
- STEPHEN MISKELL — SECRETARY
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Assistant Library Director / Children’s Librarian Sarah Matthews Government — Staff member responsible for children's programming and point of contact for storytime inquiries.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Co-sponsors a science workshop on soil layers and seed germination for children
- Friends of Wadsworth Library Partner — Sponsors multiple summer reading events for children and teens
- Friends of Wadsworth Library Partner — Supports the library through advocacy and programming assistance.
- Geek Chic Floral Boutique Partner — Co-leads a craft workshop teaching participants to make roses from reclaimed book pages
- Geneseo Central School District Government — Funds the library alongside the Village and Town of Geneseo.
- Livingston County Historian’s Office Partner — Collaborates with the library to present historical lectures to the public.
- NY Agriculture in the Classroom Partner — Co-sponsors a science workshop on soil layers and seed germination for children
- Neureiter Family Partner — Namesake of the expanded children’s room completed in 2020, indicating support or contribution.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides funding through the Statewide Community Regrants Program for a teen craft event
- New York State Legislature Government — Formally established Wadsworth Library as a public library in 1869.
- OWWL Network — Wadsworth Library is part of the OWWL library system, as indicated by staff email domains and shared resources
- REPCO Wildlife Partner — Provides an educational wildlife presentation featuring reptiles for children
- Town of Geneseo Government — Funds the library alongside the Village of Geneseo and Geneseo Central School District.
- Village of Geneseo Government — Funds the library alongside the Town of Geneseo and Geneseo Central School District.
- Wadsworth Library Partner — Supports Wadsworth Library through funding for programs, materials, and equipment.
- Wadsworth family Funder — Originally endowed the library, with James Wadsworth establishing the initial collection in 1842.
strategies · 5
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.
- Client-Choice Model in Youth Engagementmethodology: client_choiceBy allowing youth to self-select reading materials through a bring-your-own-book model, the library increases engagement because autonomy in reading choices fosters ownership and sustained interest in literacy.
- Community-Centered Access and Engagementmethodology: community-centered accessBy operating as an inclusive community center with open access to resources and shared spaces, the library fosters learning and social connection because welcoming, non-restrictive environments encourage sustained community participation and belonging.
- Family-Engaged Learning Modelmethodology: family-engaged learningBy involving parents and caregivers in programming such as storytime and safety education, the library strengthens children’s learning outcomes because active modeling and shared participation build foundational skills and confidence.
- Play-Based and Caregiver-Involved Early Literacymethodology: early-literacy-through-playBy integrating play-based learning and caregiver participation in lapsit storytimes with songs and rhymes, the library develops early literacy skills in young children because multisensory engagement and relational modeling reinforce language development.
- Social Stories for Accessibility and Comfortmethodology: social_storiesBy using social stories to familiarize individuals with the library environment, the library increases accessibility and visitation comfort because visual and narrative preparation reduces anxiety and supports inclusive participation, especially for neurodiverse patrons.