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MASSENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
MASSENA, NY · EIN 452539396 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B70 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · massenapubliclibrary.org
revenue
$451K
expenses
$571K
net assets
$170K
employees
8
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE LITERACY THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, FULFILL THE CULTURAL AND EVOLVING TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS OF OUR PATRONS, AND ENHANCE OUR RESIDENTS QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY-FOCUSED SERVICES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Public library serving Massena, NY, focused on promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement. Offers educational programs, cultural events, and access to technology for residents of all ages. Provides traditional library services including book lending, digital resources, and meeting spaces, with initiatives to modernize facilities and expand community access.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Book Club in a Bag
Program providing local book clubs with 12 paperback copies of a title and discussion questions in a portable kit
Harmonny Instrument Lending Library
Partnership program allowing patrons to borrow musical instruments, particularly brass and woodwinds, through a regional lending network
Library of Things
Lending program offering non-traditional items beyond books, available to patrons with library cards in good standing
Summer Reading Program
Annual literacy initiative engaging children and adults in reading activities with community impact themes
Warm Hearts, Warm Library
Multi-phase capital campaign to modernize the library's aging boiler system, improve energy efficiency, and redirect maintenance funds toward programming
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
    • Lends eBooks in multiple formats
      Offers access to eBooks in EPUB and PDF formats for use on eReaders and computers.
    • Provides library services to support literacy, education, and lifelong learning
      Offers resources and programs that encourage literacy, supplement formal education, and provide cultural and technological access to support personal, educational, and professional development for residents of all ages.
    • Provides remote access to library materials
      Enables cardholders to access the online catalog, log in, reserve materials, and place holds on available items with option to pick up at Massena Public Library.
  • Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
    • Accepts and manages book donations
      Accepts book donations in good condition and no more than 10 years old, excluding textbooks, medical books, and obsolete media; unsuitable items are redirected to Friends of MPL for fundraising book sales.
  • Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
    • Distributes discount passes to cultural and recreational sites
      Provides discount passes for local attractions including Zoo New York, The Wild Center, Adirondack Experience, and Splash Indoor Waterpark.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Issues and manages library cards
      Provides library cards to children of any age with parental consent, offers cards to temporary residents with proof of address (initially limited to 3 items), and issues first cards free with a $2.00 fee for replacements.
  • Music Education Support 1 activity
    • Lends musical instruments through regional partnership
      Offers access to musical instruments via a lending program in partnership with Harmonny Performing Arts Community, with delivery to participating North Country libraries.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Manages public displays and exhibits
      Provides space and facilities for public displays and exhibits in accordance with established library guidelines.
  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Modernizes library infrastructure
      Plans and executes capital improvements, including modernization of the aging boiler system to enhance building safety, comfort, and reduce maintenance costs, supported by a 2026 fundraising campaign.
  • Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
    • Operates a Needle Craft Lab
      Runs a dedicated Needle Craft Lab under a formal agreement that outlines terms of use for community members.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Operates public meeting rooms for community use
      Provides access to two meeting rooms, including Room B with capacity for 49 people and accessibility features, and the Business Center for 10–12 people equipped with Smart TV for virtual meetings; use is restricted to non-profit organizations and groups conducting job training or continuing education.
  • Library of Things Lending 1 activity
    • Provides Book Club in a Bag kits
      Offers Book Club in a Bag kits through the North Country Library System, each containing 12 paperback copies and discussion questions, available for six-week checkouts at any member library.
  • Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
    • Provides outreach services to nursing home residents
      Extends library access by bringing books to residents at Highland Nursing Home.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$451K
Contributions & grants$450K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9280%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$571K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$469K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$264K
Cash$40K
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$170K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +44.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • JENNIFER STOKES — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOSEPH SAVOCA — PRESIDENT
  • KAY ROMEO — TRUSTEE
  • KRISTA BRIGGS — DIRECTOR
  • LINDA MCDONALD — TREASURER
  • PATRICIA RYAN — SECRETARY
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Friends of MPL Partner — Collaborates with the Friends of MPL to sell unsuitable donated materials and fundraise for library programs and purchases outside the normal operating budget.
  • Friends of the Massena Public Library Partner — Supports the library through advocacy, fundraising, volunteer work, programming, and public relations.
  • Harmonny Performing Arts Community Partner — Partnership enabling patrons to borrow musical instruments with delivery to participating North Country libraries.
  • Massena Electric Department Partner — Partnering to explore additional funding opportunities for the boiler modernization project.
  • North Country Library System Network — Member library within the system that provides shared resources including Book Club in a Bag kits.
  • Northern New York Community Foundation Government — Partners with the Northern New York Community Foundation to facilitate legacy planning and charitable giving for the library.
  • Northern New York Community Foundation Partner — Trusted partner for planned giving and bequests.
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.

  • Community-Centered Lifelong Learning
    methodology: lifelong_learning_and_community_engagement
    By integrating literacy promotion, educational support, cultural engagement, and lifelong learning resources, the library supports individual success and community development because sustained access to diverse learning opportunities fosters personal growth and collective resilience.