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Otselic Valley Public Library

South Otselic, NY · EIN 931516316 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · otselicvalleypubliclibrary.com
revenue
$80K
expenses
$51K
net assets
$125K
employees
mission · from form 990

We are a nonprofit public library.

profile · synthesized from sources

Otselic Valley Public Library is a rural public library serving South Otselic, NY and surrounding communities. It provides free access to books, digital resources, internet, and technology training, while fostering lifelong learning and community engagement through programs for all ages. The library supports local heritage and offers inclusive services to residents of all backgrounds.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Book of the Week
Weekly highlighted book feature promoting reading and discovery, with recommendations shared through the library’s website and communications.
Chair Yoga
Weekly chair yoga sessions held every Wednesday at 4 PM, promoting physical wellness and accessibility for all ages and abilities.
Community Connections Workshops
Interactive workshops designed to bring neighbors together for learning, creating, and sharing practical skills and crafts.
Fiber Arts Group
Weekly gathering for knitting, crocheting, stitching, and weaving open to all skill levels, providing a creative and social space for community members.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
    • Community wellness programs
      Hosts weekly chair yoga sessions every Wednesday at 4 pm to promote physical wellness and community engagement.
  • Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
    • Fiber arts and crafting groups
      Organizes and hosts a Fiber Arts Group where individuals gather to knit, crochet, stitch, or weave together, fostering creative expression and social connection.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Library governance and public oversight
      Conducts monthly board meetings open to the public on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5 pm, ensuring transparency and community involvement in library operations.
  • Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
    • Library operations and management
      Oversees the operation, management, and financial oversight of the public library to ensure effective and equitable service delivery to the community.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Local history and genealogy resources
      Maintains collections of local history and genealogy materials, and hosts cultural events to preserve and share community heritage.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Printing services
      Provides printing services to the public at a cost of 10 cents per page.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Public access computing and internet services
      Offers access to computers and internet connectivity, along with technology training, to support digital literacy and community needs.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Public library lending services
      Provides patrons with access to books, magazines, e-books, audiobooks, and DVDs for loan, with up to 20 items allowed per borrower and standard loan periods of 3 weeks for most materials and 1 week for DVDs, renewable if no holds exist.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Skills-based workshops and community education
      Organizes and hosts community workshops focused on crafts and practical skills, supporting skill development, technological literacy, and personal growth through hands-on learning opportunities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$80K
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$125K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$125K
2 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Amy Guernsey Library Aide 20 $16K
Catalina Charles Library Director 10 $15K
Abigail Bishop Treasurer 1 $2K
board members · 5
  • Eric Wentworth — Board of Trustees member
  • Kirsten Spear — Board of Trustees Secretary
  • Michele Reakes — Board of Trustees President
  • Suki Dale Fox — Board of trustees Financial Officer
  • Terri FoorPessin — Board of trustees member
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • 4CLS Network — Member of the 4CLS library system, enabling shared access to resources and interlibrary loan services.
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 as Learning Ecosystem
    methodology: community_building
    By hosting workshops and shared activities, the library fosters social connections that enhance learning and community engagement, because collective participation builds trust and sustains involvement in rural settings.
  • Digital Inclusion as Equity Practice
    methodology: digital_inclusion
    By providing technology access and training, the library enables equitable participation in the digital world, because access to digital tools is a prerequisite for education, employment, and civic engagement in rural communities.