named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s Room Program
Provides age-appropriate books, media, and programs for children from birth through fifth grade in a dedicated, supervised space.
Meeting Room Access
Provides a shared space for community groups, study sessions, and educational meetings, available by reservation or walk-in.
Museum Pass Program
Annual distribution of museum passes to patrons for educational and cultural access beyond the library.
Notary Services
Free notary services offered on a first-come, first-served basis with trained library staff.
Public Computers and Internet Access
Offers public computer use with one hour guaranteed daily access, wireless connectivity, and printing services for patrons of all ages.
Teen Collection and Services
Curated fiction, non-fiction, audiovisual materials, and games for students in grades 6-12.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
- Offers library cards to local residentsProvides free library cards to residents of Orangeburg and Sparkill, New York, enabling access to library resources and services.
- Operates public library in Orangeburg, NYProvides public library access during regular weekly hours, Monday through Sunday, with extended evening hours Monday through Thursday. The library is located in Orangeburg, NY, and serves as a public library location for the community.
- Provides access to library collections and digital resourcesMaintains a collection of over 30,000 books, 4,000 DVDs, CDs, magazines, databases, and ebooks. Provides access to these materials along with public internet via computers and wireless connection for personal devices.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Coordinates volunteer programCoordinates a volunteer program that requires application, interview, and adherence to library policies including patron privacy, supporting library operations through community engagement.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Holds regular board meetingsHolds board meetings monthly during the academic year, specifically on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm, with no meetings held in July or August, ensuring ongoing governance and oversight.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Offers library programs and community eventsOffers ongoing library programs and events between June 28, 2026, and August 1, 2026. Operates as a community center providing educational and cultural events to residents of Rockland County.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Partners with Friends of the Orangeburg LibraryCollaborates with the Friends of the Orangeburg Library Group to support long-term goals, coordinate fundraising, and enhance library resources, strengthening community support and sustainability.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Provides book return and museum pass servicesOffers convenient book return services for patrons and annually purchases museum passes for patrons to access educational resources outside the library.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides community meeting spacesOffers adaptable meeting spaces available for use by community groups, supporting local engagement and civic activities.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides staff training and competitive compensationProvides annual technology training for staff tailored to their positions and ensures staff salaries and benefits are competitive to better serve community needs and retain qualified personnel.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Manages library operations and seasonal schedulingOperates on a seasonal schedule, closing on Sundays from June 21 to September 20, 2026, and observes multiple federal and cultural holidays with full or partial closures throughout 2026 and early 2027.
- Provides community bulletin boardProvides a public bulletin board for community members to post events or services of interest, supporting local communication and outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$713K
Contributions & grants$4K1%
Program service revenue$703K99%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$707K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$469K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$870K
Cash$524K
Investments$110K
Liabilities$38K
Net assets$832K
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- ALFREDO CASTRO — Trustee
- CHRIS BLANKER — Trustee
- JUDY BIVONA — President
- MAUREEN HAYES — Secretary
- PAMELA GUNNING — Trustee
- PATRICIA LIFRIERI — Vice President
- SR VIRGINIA CHIAMBALERO OP — Trustee
- STEPHANIE TASSELLO — Treasurer
- SYED RIZVI — Trustee
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Community Resources Partner — Lists Community Resources as a related entity in the context of holiday closings, suggesting a collaborative or referral relationship.
- Friends of the Orangeburg Library Group Partner — Collaborates on fundraising, resource enhancement, and long-term goal planning.
- Pearl River School District Government — Recognizes Pearl River School District tax residents as having a different home library within the same library system.
- RCLS Library System Network — Member of the RCLS Library System, allowing cardholders to use libraries throughout the system.
- Ramapo Catskill Library System Network — Member of the Ramapo Catskill Library System, providing access to collections across 46 libraries and academic institutions through inter-library loans.
- Rockland County Library System Network — Member of the Rockland County Library System, as indicated by trustee contact email domain and regional affiliation.
- South Orangetown Libraries Network — Member of the South Orangetown Libraries system
- South Orangetown Libraries Partner — Collaborates on museum pass program and shared library services
- West Shore Railroad Government — Former operator of the train station that housed the library at its original location on Highview Avenue.
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-Centered Hub Modelmethodology: community-centered_hubBy using the library as a community-centered hub for educational and cultural programming, the organization fosters sustained community engagement because shared local experiences build trust and participation.
- Early Literacy Through Environmental Designmethodology: early-literacy-environmentBy creating a dedicated children's space that is safe and welcoming, the library fosters early literacy and educational engagement because physical environment and caregiver involvement jointly support developmental readiness.
- Housing-First for Stabilitymethodology: housing-firstBy providing permanent housing without preconditions and then adding wraparound services, individuals are more likely to achieve stability and long-term success, because housing security enables engagement with supportive services.