named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
2026 Summer Read Plus: “Unearth a Story”
Summer reading program for children featuring themed activities, crafts, and raffles to encourage reading engagement
Drop-in Craft Program
Regular craft sessions for children and families, including themed activities like dinosaur extinction slime
Mobile Family Resource Center
Weekly family support program offering early literacy and family engagement activities for young children and caregivers
Pulmonary Resuscitation Class (Chest Compressions)
Community CPR training in partnership with the American Heart Association teaching chest-compression-only life-saving techniques
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Conducting organizational governanceHeld a board of trustees meeting on January 28, 2025, to carry out organizational governance responsibilities.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Hosting community events and programsHosts regular weekly and annual events including story hours, drop-in crafts, coffee hours, sketchbook practice, bingo, musical performances, and the Christmas Magic community event with raffles and cultural activities to promote engagement and social connection.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Hosting summer reading programsOrganizes and hosts a six-week Summer Read Challenge requiring 1,200 minutes of reading, open to all ages, with reading logs, free books, raffle tickets, brag tags for children, and concluding events such as sundae parties and prize drawings.
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Public Document Services 1 activity
- Offering printing, copying, and fax servicesProvides fax and copying services to patrons as part of its public access offerings.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Operating public library servicesProvides in-person and digital library access during specified weekday and Saturday hours to the communities of Bradford, Campbell, Savona, and surrounding rural areas, including lending physical and digital materials, reference assistance, and public computer and Wi-Fi access.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Providing educational and health-related workshopsHosts skill-building and educational workshops such as CPR training in partnership with the American Heart Association and provides access to the Mobile Family Resource Center in the library’s Early Literacy Center.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Providing interlibrary loan and resource sharingOffers access to interlibrary loan services and a shared Reserve Request System through the Southern Tier Library System, enabling patrons to request materials remotely for delivery and access research databases across a network of over 56 libraries in five counties.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Eliminating barriers to accessRemoved late fines for overdue materials to reduce barriers and encourage broader community use of library resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$20K21%
Program service revenue$70K76%
Investment income$3K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$297K
Cash$132K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$297K
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +4.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANDY WILSON | DIRECTOR | 22 | $30K |
board members · 5
- MARY FINCH — VICE PRESIDE
- ROXANNA MILLER — SECRETARY
- SUSAN GOODRICH — TRUSTEE
- TIMOTHY R ALLARD — TREASURER
- WILLIAM FISKE — PRESIDENT
relationships · 44
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates with the library to offer a CPR training class to the community.
- CSCS Elementary School Partner — Student group Panther Pride Kids participated in committee events.
- CSCS Retired Teachers Partner — Donated a Kid’s Joy Basket with books, toys, and winter items for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Church of the Good Shepherd Partner — Co-founding member of the Savona Community Events Committee.
- Clover Knoll Creamery & Woodfired Pizza Partner — Donated gift certificates for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Dad’s Barber Shop Partner — Donated gift certificates and grooming products for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Dunkin’ of Bath Partner — Donated coffee-related items for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Finger Lakes Boating Museum Partner — Donated two free guest passes for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries Funder — Funded the weekly sketchbook practice program at the library.
- Fox’s Pizza Den Partner — Donated pizza gift certificates for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Friends of the Benedek Memorial Library Partner — Donated a Teddy Bear Lover Basket for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Gates Foundation Funder — Provided funding for four public access computers in 2001.
- Gauss’ Sweet Shoppe Partner — Donated a garden flag, Christmas flag, and gift card for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Genesee Country Village & Museum Partner — Donated four free admission tickets for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Glenn Curtiss Museum Partner — Donated four free admission tickets for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Jellystone Park @Babcock Hollow Partner — Donated Yogi Bear and Boo Boo themed merchandise for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- King’s Market Partner — Donated a $100 gift certificate for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Kozy Korner Partner — Donated a $15 gift certificate for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Mabel’s Main Street Grill Partner — Donated a $25 gift certificate for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Mud Creek Bison Ranch Partner — Donated two ladies' t-shirts for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Paleontological Research Institution Partner — Donated ten free admission tickets (in two sets of five) for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Pro Action of Steuben & Yates Counties Partner — Donated children's book series including Katie Kazoo Switcheroo and The Maze Runner for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Pro-Action Partner — Co-donated a Fraggle Rock basket with Heather for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Remix Productions Partner — Donated handmade animal figurines for use in the 2026 Summer Read Plus raffle.
- Savona Community Events Committee Partner — Co-hosted a music event featuring the Sam Pallet Band on the library lawn.
- Savona Community Events Committee Partner — Co-hosted the "Afternoon With the Band" event featuring the Sam Pallet Band during the summer reading program.
- Savona Federated Church Partner — Donated a Happy Holiday Basket with household supplies for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Savona Fire Department Partner — Co-founding member of the Savona Community Events Committee.
- Savona Fire Department Partner — Donated a Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide detector for the Christmas Magic raffle.
- Southern Tier Library System Network — Member library allowing shared access and account interoperability across the system.
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strategies · 5
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 Programmingmethodology: community_engagementBy partnering with local organizations and hosting creative, reward-based events, the library strengthens community ties and program participation, because shared activities and incentives build social connection and sustained involvement.
- Extended and Digital Accessmethodology: extended_accessBy offering extended weekday and Saturday hours alongside 24/7 digital access, the library increases equitable participation, because flexible access points accommodate diverse schedules and technological needs.
- Fine-Free Access Modelmethodology: fine_free_policyBy eliminating overdue fines, the library reduces financial and psychological barriers to returning materials and increases access to resources, because penalty-free policies encourage broader and more equitable participation in library services.
- Personalized Support for Information Needsmethodology: personalized_referenceBy offering tailored reference assistance, the library improves user engagement and resource utilization, because individualized support helps patrons navigate materials and meet specific learning or informational goals.
- Self-Directed Engagement Modelmethodology: self_directed_readingBy allowing participants to choose their own reading materials and supporting diverse formats, the library increases sustained engagement in reading programs, because autonomy and accessibility foster intrinsic motivation and inclusivity.