named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Curbside Service
Contactless pickup of library materials at designated hours; items are checked out in advance and placed on a curbside table with the patron's name
Westchester Library System Access
Library cardholders gain access to resources and services across all member libraries in Westchester County through reciprocal borrowing
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Public Access Technology Services 4 activities
- Library card registration and access managementIssues free three-year library cards to residents, workers, or taxpayers in Lewisboro and provides paid access to others through the Westchester Library System, with a $1 fee for lost card replacement.
- Public computer access with time-limited sessionsProvides public access to three or four desktop computers with two-hour usage limits per patron per session, supporting internet use and digital access.
- Public printing, copying, and scanning servicesOffers mobile printing with four-hour retrieval, black-and-white and color copying, and free scanning services with options to save to personal or public thumb drives.
- Quiet study and workspaces with WiFi accessMaintains five quiet study areas and offers WiFi access for patrons using personal laptops or checked-out Chromebooks, supporting focused work and study.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 2 activities
- Public and civic engagement through board meetings and eventsHolds monthly public meetings of the Board of Trustees and an annual public meeting each February featuring a review of the library’s status, trustee elections, and a speaker presentation.
- Working board model with community advocacy and program participationOperates a working board model in which trustees lead committees, participate in programs and events, support fundraising, and advocate for the library within the community.
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Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
- Annual reporting and public financial transparencyPresents annual budget to the Town Board and publishes comprehensive annual reports summarizing activities, accomplishments, and financial operations, such as the 2025 report.
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Curbside and contactless pickup of library materialsOffers curbside and contactless pickup service for library materials upon request, allowing patrons to access resources safely and conveniently.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Free digital media access via online platformsProvides library cardholders with free access to extensive digital collections including eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, and music through platforms such as OverDrive, Freading, hoopla, and Kanopy.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Investigation and response to harassment complaintsConducts prompt and thorough investigations into sexual harassment complaints, provides written complaint forms, and requires supervisors to report all complaints to the Library Director for review by the Board of Trustees.
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Library building renovation and modernizationCompleted a full renovation and modest expansion of the library building in 2015, resulting in a multifunctional floor plan, a dedicated children’s room, quiet study areas, and a conference room with modern audiovisual equipment for up to 30 people.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$889K
Contributions & grants$268K30%
Program service revenue$550K62%
Investment income$5K1%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$788K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$509K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.25M
Cash$605K
Investments$587K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$3.25M
Liquid reserves18.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CYNTHIA RUBINO | DIRECTOR | 35 | $126K |
board members · 14
- ALBERT PEZONE — TRUSTEE
- ALEX GRIGOR — TRUSTEE
- CATHLEEN KOHL — TRUSTEE
- DANIELA INFIELD — TRUSTEE
- ELENA DUNN — SECRETARY
- LISA CAPOBIANCO — VICE PRESIDENT
- MAGGIE LIEGEY — PRESIDENT
- NANCY HOFFMAN — TRUSTEE
- PETER MCANDREW — TRUSTEE
- RONNIE THOMPSON — TRUSTEE
- STACY DUFFY — TRUSTEE
- STEPHEN UNTERHALTER — TREASURER
- TRACY NICHOLS — TRUSTEE
- WILLIAM WINSTON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Copia Home and Garden Partner — Collaborated on the design and installation of the library's garden.
- Cynthia Rubino Partner — Library Director who receives trustee nominations and works with the Board of Trustees.
- Freading Partner — Provides an eBook collection with over 11,000 titles in all genres.
- Kanopy Partner — Provides streaming access to over 30,000 independent and documentary films.
- Katonah-Lewisboro School District Partner — Shares community resources and collaborates on local educational initiatives.
- Lewisboro Community Television Channel 20 Partner — Partners to record and broadcast library and community programs.
- Lewisboro Land Trust Partner — Collaborates on community resources, including co-hosting the Lewisboro Online Field Guide.
- Libby by OverDrive Partner — Provides a user-friendly interface for accessing OverDrive digital content.
- Library’s Board of Trustees Government — Receives reports of harassment complaints via the Library Director.
- OverDrive Partner — Provides access to eBooks and audiobooks for library cardholders.
- South Salem Presbyterian Church Partner — Original host of the library’s first building, located across the street at 110 Spring Street.
- Town of Lewisboro Government — Receives municipal support and presents annual budget to the Town Board.
- Westchester Library System Network — Member library within the Westchester Library System, allowing reciprocal borrowing privileges across member libraries.
- Westchester Library System Network — Member of the Westchester Library System cooperative, enabling shared borrowing privileges across 38 libraries.
- Westchester Library System Network — Member of the regional library system providing shared resources and services.
- hoopla Partner — Provides digital media including eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, and music albums to library cardholders.
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-Integrated Governancemethodology: community_governanceBy maintaining a diverse, mission-aligned board with transparent, open meetings, the library strengthens community trust and responsiveness, because inclusive governance structures ensure decision-making reflects local needs and values while promoting accountability.
- Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: inclusive_accessBy removing appointment barriers and providing flexible technology access (including personal devices and library-provided Chromebooks), the library increases equitable participation, because reducing logistical and technological hurdles enables broader community engagement across diverse socioeconomic groups.
- Universal Access to Shared Resourcesmethodology: interlibrary_access_networkBy enabling a single library card for access to the entire Westchester Library System, the library expands resource availability and user convenience, because system-wide interoperability removes institutional barriers and amplifies reach beyond local collections.