named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Sale Room
Sells donated and discarded materials including books, DVDs, and audio CDs; supports library activities through sales revenue.
Literacy Programs
Offers adult and children’s literacy programs to promote reading and learning in the community.
Public Computer Access
Provides access to five public computers with internet, printing, and time-limited usage for patrons; includes filtered access for minors in compliance with federal law.
Transparent Language Online
Provides online language learning for over 100 languages using interactive tools and speech practice technology, accessible with a library card.
Wireless Internet Service
Offers free Wi-Fi access inside and outside the library for personal devices; users must agree to responsible use policies.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Library user education and digital literacy supportProvides instructional resources, including videos on using library accounts and the online catalog, hosted on the Four County Library System's YouTube channel, to support user engagement and digital literacy.
- Public lending library servicesOperates a public lending library in Deposit, New York, providing community residents and visitors with access to popular literature, audiobooks, large print books, DVDs, electronic books, and specialized materials. The library lends physical and digital media through an established borrowing system.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Access to historical and research resourcesProvides public access to local historical documents and online research databases covering genealogy, business, health, literature, newspapers, and magazines, available to registered users with a library card.
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Interlibrary return servicesAccepts returns of materials borrowed from other Four County Library System (4cls) libraries through an external book drop and ensures their return to the owning institution.
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ESL and Multilingual Language Support Programs 1 activity
- Literacy and language learning programsConducts literacy programs for adults and children and provides access to a self-directed language-learning platform offering courses in over 100 languages, featuring customizable learning paths, speaking practice, and proprietary EveryVoice™ technology for pronunciation comparison with native speakers.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Public technology servicesOffers public access to computers, the internet, free wireless connectivity, printing, copying, faxing, and a microfilm reader. Services include five public computers with one-hour daily usage limits, internet filters compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, and remote printing from public computers.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Used materials sales programOperates a dedicated room for selling used or discarded library materials, including hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, and music CDs, priced at $1.00 and $0.50 respectively, during regular library hours.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Internet safety and youth computer use policiesImplements internet safety guidelines for minors, including rules on personal information, reporting disturbing content, and restrictions on in-person meetings with online contacts. Requires children under 14 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian when using public computers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$143K
Contributions & grants$82K57%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income$60K42%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.48M
Cash$138K
Investments$778K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.48M
Liquid reserves141.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Bridget Davis — Secretary
- Ellen Ficurilli — Trustee
- JoAnn Thomas — Trustee
- Mary Ellen Decker — Vice President
- Paul Hochuli — Treasurer
- Rebecca Hochuli — President
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- 4CLS Network — Member of the 4CLS library network, requiring use of a 4CLS library card for computer access.
- 4cls Network — Member of the 4cls library network, enabling shared borrowing and return of materials.
- DCMO BOCES Government — Livestreams public meetings related to the library through its official YouTube channel.
- Deposit Central School District Government — Collects annual tax funding on behalf of the Deposit Free Library and transfers it to the library.
- ExactMetrics Government — Displays verification badge from ExactMetrics, indicating integration or compliance with their analytics service.
- Four County Library System Network — Member of the Four County Library System, receiving inter-library loan services, rotating collections, electronic resources, technology support, and purchasing discounts.
- Four County Library System Network — Member of the Four County Library System, which provides services to public libraries in south-central New York.
- Four County Library System Partner — Collaborates by sharing instructional resources through a joint YouTube channel.
- Four County Library System Partner — Provides electronic resources to support the Research Center offerings.
- NOVELNY Network — Member of NOVELNY, providing access to state-funded online databases for New York residents
- NOVELny Partner — Provides access to electronic databases through the New York Online Virtual Library network.
- Transparent Language Partner — Provides the Transparent Language Online platform used by the library for language learning.
strategies · 1
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.
- Hybrid Public Funding Modelmethodology: hybrid-funding-strategyBy combining guaranteed public tax funding for operations with competitive grant funding for capital projects and special programs, the library ensures financial sustainability while expanding services beyond baseline capacity, because stable core funding enables long-term planning and grant flexibility allows innovation.