named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Experience Kits
Lends educational and activity kits for hands-on learning, available for one-week checkout with one renewal allowed.
HotSpot Lending Program
Lends mobile Wi-Fi hotspots from Verizon and T-Mobile to patrons for one week to support internet access at home.
Meeting Room Use
Provides free public access to a meeting space for community use, subject to availability and policy guidelines.
OWWL Digital Library
Offers access to ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines through a shared regional library system.
Story Time Bags
Provides themed bags containing books and related activities for children, available for three-week checkout.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Offers digital access and technology servicesProvides digital library access including ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Offers wireless hotspot lending for one-week periods with support for up to 10 devices, and maintains online access to library accounts for placing holds and viewing new item lists.
- Provides public lending library servicesOperates a public library that acquires and lends physical and digital materials including books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, games, audiobooks, eReaders, and downloadable content. Maintains a collection of new materials and accepts patron requests for additions to the catalog.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Advocates for library funding through public referendumProposes annual budget increases via public referendum to support library operations and services.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Hosts community library programs and servicesOrganizes and hosts educational and community-building programs for patrons. Offers volunteer opportunities and provides access to meeting rooms for public use.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provides print, copy, scan, and fax servicesOffers monochrome printing and copying for $0.20 per page, color printing and copying for $0.40 per page, fax services for $1.00 per page, and free scanning services to email or view documents.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manages library operations and policiesReviews and updates library policies, maintains regular operating hours with weekly closures on Sundays, and manages administrative functions including budget proposals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$337K
Contributions & grants$334K99%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$240%
Other revenue$9
expenses
Total expenses$359K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$223K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$940K
Cash$164K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$932K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Anne Culver — Library Board Finance Officer
- David Teetsel — Vice President
- Drew Britt — Secretary
- Jessica Vance — President
- Sondra Rutkowski — Trustee
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Library Director Government — Responsible for coordinating volunteer placements and discussing individual needs for school credit or community service.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Government — Rebecca Smith-Aldrich, Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System, provided a statement supporting the library's budget referendum.
- New York State Education Department Government — Library operates under New York State Education Law.
- OWWL Network — Member of the Ontario-Wayne-Wyoming Library System (OWWL) for shared resources and services.
- OWWL Digital Library Partner — Provides access to downloadable materials through a partnership with OWWL Digital Library.
- OWWL Library System Network — Member of the OWWL Library System, enabling access to resources across Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties.
- OverDrive Partner — Partners with OverDrive to provide digital library services through the Libby app.
- T-Mobile Partner — Provides wireless hotspot devices (T-Mobile Franklin T-9) for the library's lending program.
- Verizon Partner — Provides wireless hotspot devices (Verizon Jetpack Mifi) for the library's lending program.
- Walworth Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-sponsored the Walworth Reading Center and supplied necessary resources.
- Wayne County Library Board Partner — Co-sponsored the Walworth Reading Center and provided library services and grants.
- Wayne County Library System Network — Member organization that accepted the library’s application for membership in March 1962.
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.
- Equitable Access to Digital Resources 159 orgsmethodology: equitable_access_distributionBy limiting hotspot checkouts to one per patron and enforcing return accountability—especially for family borrowers—the library maximizes fair access to internet services because structured distribution prevents hoarding and supports inclusion.shared approach: Low-Barrier, High-Engagement Access →
- Patron-Driven Collection Development 98 orgsmethodology: patron_driven_acquisitionBy allowing patrons to influence the selection of new materials, the library ensures that its collection aligns with community interests and needs, increasing relevance and utilization because demand shapes supply.shared approach: Community-Centered Learning →
- Regional Resource Sharing Network 45 orgsmethodology: regional_network_sharingBy participating in a regional library system, the library expands access to materials and professional support because shared infrastructure increases resource availability beyond local capacity.shared approach: Resource-Sharing Network Expansion →