named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Home Delivery Service
Provides door-to-door delivery of books, DVDs, and other materials to residents of Juniper I and Juniper II housing facilities
Kanopy Video Streaming
Offers free access to thousands of films and documentaries through Kanopy with a library card
Literacy and Recreational Programming
Hosts educational and creative events and activities for all ages, promoted through newsletters and community outreach
Meeting Room Access
Provides public use of one small and one large meeting room for community gatherings and events
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Offers home and curbside delivery services for patronsProvides door-to-door delivery of books, DVDs, and other materials to residents of Juniper I and Juniper II, and offers curbside or doorstep pickup for patrons unable to enter the library due to health and safety concerns.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Organizes and manages volunteer engagementEngages volunteers in library operations including staffing the circulation desk, shelving books, and supporting Spring and Fall Book Sales.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces informational and reporting materials for patrons and membersPrepares and distributes a newsletter covering library programs and events, compiles and publishes topic-based book list guides, and presents an annual report to the Association membership detailing operations, budget, membership, and service highlights.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides access to library materials and digital resourcesOffers a broad collection of books, DVDs, and contemporary media, along with free access to public computers, wireless internet, research databases, and the Kanopy video streaming service for patrons with a library card.
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Public Document Services 1 activity
- Supports community use of library facilities and servicesOperates a permanent library location offering printing, copying, faxing for a small fee, free document scanning, and two meeting rooms available for public use.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$417K
Contributions & grants$289K69%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$114K27%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$455K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$277K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.89M
Cash$180K
Investments$2.69M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.89M
Liquid reserves75.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA MIELENHAUSEN | Executive Dir. | 35 | $62K |
board members · 11
- ACHALA WALI — Trustee
- BRAD GOTTSHALL — Trustee
- CHARLES KEE — Vice President
- DAVID BREEDEN — Treasurer
- DOLORES HIGAREDA — Secretary
- MARIA BERTRAND — Trustee
- RENE CARVER — Trustee
- ROB MONTANA — President
- SUSAN PERKINS — Trustee
- SUSIE THOMAS — Trustee
- SUZANNE ANDERSON — Trustee
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Finger Lakes Library System Funder — Provided collection support funding that enables the library's access to Kanopy.
- Finger Lakes Library System Network — Member of the Finger Lakes Library System.
- Juniper I Partner — Collaborates on door-to-door delivery of library materials
- Juniper II Partner — Collaborates on door-to-door delivery of library materials
- Library Board of Trustees Government — Responsible for creating, approving, and reviewing library policies.
- Town of Ulysses Government — Chartered to serve residents of the Town of Ulysses
- Trumansburg Central School District Partner — Partner organization whose inclement weather decisions inform library closures.
- Village of Trumansburg Government — Serves residents of the Village of Trumansburg within the Town of Ulysses
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 Hub Modelmethodology: community_hubBy operating as a central gathering place that offers access to books, digital media, programs, and meeting spaces, the library fosters exploration, learning, and social connection across age groups, because shared physical and programmatic resources strengthen community cohesion and lifelong learning.
- Community-Engaged Volunteeringmethodology: community-engaged_volunteeringBy recruiting and training volunteers from diverse backgrounds, the library increases community ownership and participation, because inclusive volunteer opportunities deepen engagement and extend service capacity beyond staff limits.
- Member-Elected Governance Modelmethodology: member-elected_governanceBy using a governance structure in which the Board of Trustees is elected by library association members, the library ensures accountability and responsiveness to community needs, because democratic oversight aligns institutional priorities with public values.