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PORT LEYDEN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
PORT LEYDEN, NY · EIN 160958281 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · portleydenlibrary.org
revenue
$35K
expenses
$59K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
3
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

SEE SCHEDULE 0

profile · synthesized from sources

Public library serving the Port Leyden, NY community with free access to books, DVDs, magazines, and technology. Offers programs for children and adults including story hours, summer reading, and educational events. Provides internet access with safety filters and supports lifelong learning, literacy, and community engagement through outreach and public services.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

AARP Driving Course
Safe driving course for older adults offered in partnership with AARP
Antique Appraisal Night
Community event where patrons bring antiques for informal appraisal by experts
Flu Clinic
Annual on-site flu vaccination clinic in collaboration with local health providers
Pre-School Story Hour
Weekly reading and activity program for young children to promote early literacy and school readiness
Summer Reading Program
Annual reading incentive program for children and adults with themed activities and rewards
Zoo Visits
Outreach program bringing live animals and zoo education to the library
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Deliver community outreach and enrichment programs
      Organizes and hosts community events and programs such as zoo visits, antique appraisal nights, AARP driving courses, and flu clinics to support education, health, and engagement.
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Host educational and literacy programs
      Conducts a pre-school story hour for young children and operates a summer reading program to engage readers during school breaks, promoting literacy and learning in the community.
  • Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
    • Implement internet safety policy
      Maintains an internet safety policy compliant with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to ensure safe online access for patrons, particularly minors.
  • Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
    • Offer tutoring services
      Provides tutoring services governed by a formal policy as part of its educational programming for community members.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Operate public library services
      Provides core library services including book circulation, interlibrary loans, access to current and high-demand reading materials, and access to information resources and technology for patrons of all ages in the Port Leyden area. The library is open Monday through Saturday with specific weekly hours.
  • Public Document Services 1 activity
    • Provide public technology and office services
      Offers copying, faxing, and laminating services to library patrons and the public as part of its operational offerings.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Support local food pantry through fine forgiveness program
      Accepts donations of nonperishable food items in lieu of overdue library fines, supporting the local food pantry while encouraging patron compliance.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$27K79%
Program service revenue$3101%
Investment income$5K16%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$59K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.15M
Cash$25K
Investments$971K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves201.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -40.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • CYNTHIA DORRITY — TRUSTEE
  • DEBRA MARTIN — TRUSTEE
  • DEBRA ROBERTS — TRUSTEE
  • REGINA BROWN — ASSISTANT TREASURER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • AARP Partner — Collaborates with AARP to offer a driving course through the library.
  • ICEPAC Partner — Partner in interlibrary loan services through shared systems.
  • Lally Manufacturing Partner — Former owner of the building purchased by the library board in 1986 for use as the new library location.
  • NCLS Partner — Partner in interlibrary loan services through shared systems.
  • OCLC Partner — Partner in interlibrary loan services through shared systems.
  • local food pantry Partner — Receives nonperishable food items collected through the library's food-for-fines program.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Community Hub Development through Diverse Programming
    methodology: community_hub_model
    By offering a wide range of educational, health, and recreational programs, the library positions itself as a central community hub because inclusive, multi-generational programming increases accessibility and strengthens community attachment.
  • Food-for-Fines Program as Community Support Mechanism
    methodology: food_for_fines
    By allowing patrons to donate food in lieu of paying overdue fines, the library maintains access to materials while supporting the local food pantry, because removing financial barriers encourages participation and strengthens community solidarity.
  • Patron-Centered Engagement to Promote Reading and Resource Utilization
    methodology: patron_centered_engagement
    By focusing on the needs and interests of patrons—especially children—the library increases engagement with its resources because programming tailored to user motivations (education and enjoyment) fosters sustained reading habits and trust in library services.