named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Museum Pass Program
Sponsored by the Friends, this program provides Eastchester Public Library cardholders with access to discounted or free admission to local museums and cultural institutions.
Summer Reading Program Support
The Friends support the library's summer reading initiatives for children, teens, and adults through funding and promotional efforts.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Enhanced digital borrowing accessProvides Eastchester library cardholders with 3 additional monthly Hoopla borrows, increasing their total monthly checkouts to 5 and expanding access to digital media.
- Support for library collections and community accessSupports the library’s collection development and promotes community use of library facilities, resources, and services, including issuing library cards and providing access to e-resources and inter-library borrowing through the Westchester Library System.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 2 activities
- Summer reading programs for children, teens, and adultsOperates summer reading programs tailored to different age groups: children earn points for reading time and event attendance redeemable for prizes; teens and tweens earn raffle tickets and prizes based on minutes read, event attendance, and Bingo Board completion; adults receive raffle tickets as reading incentives.
- Support for Battle of the Books participationSupports student participation in the Westchester Library System’s Battle of the Books, a trivia tournament for grades 6–12 based on shared reading lists, by facilitating access and engagement.
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Regional Arts Advocacy & Promotion 1 activity
- Advocacy for the Eastchester Public LibraryAdvocates for the importance and role of the Eastchester Public Library as a vital educational and cultural institution within the community, promoting its value and sustaining public support.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Children's programming and early literacy servicesProvides reading materials, media, programs, and research resources for children from birth through 5th grade, including Early Literacy programs, Story Times, STEAM projects, book clubs, arts and crafts, and dedicated children's spaces with scheduled play activities.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Fundraising to support library services and programsRaises funds to support library services and programs that go beyond the scope of the library's annual budget, including special initiatives and supplemental resources. Fundraising efforts are organized through projects and events managed by the Friends group.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Operation of museum pass programSponsors and manages a museum pass program that provides Eastchester residents with access to cultural institutions, including issuing one pass per family at a time, maintaining a public directory, and enforcing reservation policies such as 48-hour pickup requirements and monthly limits for high-demand venues.
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Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
- Public service programs and community partnershipsOffers free tax assistance by appointment through a partnership with AARP Tax-Aide, distributes state and federal tax forms, hosts New York Defensive Driving courses in collaboration with AARP, and serves as an early voting site during elections.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Volunteer coordination and support for library operationsOrganizes and provides volunteer assistance for library functions, events, and administrative operations, including regular support for special events and ongoing organizational needs of the Friends group.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$93K
Contributions & grants$27K29%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$66K71%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$58K
Program expenses21%
Admin / overhead79%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.21M
Cash$27K
Investments$1.19M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.21M
Liquid reserves250.4 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -90.7%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- AARP Partner — Partners with the library to offer periodic in-person New York Defensive Driving courses.
- AARP Tax-Aide Partner — Provides free tax assistance services at the library during tax season by appointment.
- American Museum of Natural History Partner — Provides coupons for museum entry as part of the library's pass program.
- Eastchester Public Library Government — FRIENDS OF THE EASTCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY supports the programs and services of the Eastchester Public Library.
- Eastchester Public Library Partner — Primary partner organization; the Friends exist to support the Library's mission, services, and community engagement.
- Eastchester Public Library Partner — Sponsors and collaborates with the Eastchester Public Library to support library services including the museum pass program.
- Empire Pass Partner — Provides access to state parks and historic sites through the library's pass program.
- The Frick Collection Partner — Offers museum passes with a special provision allowing two passes per family.
- Vietnam Veterans of America Partner — Recommended organization for book donations in lieu of direct acceptance by the Friends Book Shop.
- Westchester Children's Museum Partner — Offers museum passes through the library's reservation system.
- Westchester Library System Network — Member library participating in the Westchester Library System network.
- Westchester Library System Network — Member library participating in the Westchester Library System's shared online payment service for lost items
- Westchester Library System Network — Participates in the Westchester Library System's Battle of the Books program for students in grades 6–12.
- Westchester Library System Partner — Collaborates with the Westchester Library System to provide enhanced Hoopla borrowing access for Eastchester cardholders.
strategies · 4
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 Advocacy to Enhance Library Utilizationmethodology: community-advocacyBy engaging volunteers in advocacy efforts, the organization increases awareness of library resources and drives community utilization, because grassroots outreach fosters trust, visibility, and sustained public engagement with library services.
- Engagement Through Incentives and Inclusive Designmethodology: inclusive-engagementBy using incentive-based participation and non-literacy-dependent programming, the organization promotes inclusive engagement across age and skill levels, because gamification and accessible design increase motivation and enable participation regardless of reading ability or age.
- Fundraising and Advocacy to Supplement Public Fundingmethodology: supplemental-fundingBy raising supplemental funds and advocating for the library, the organization sustains and expands services beyond what public appropriations alone can support, because community-based financial and political support enables greater resource availability and programmatic flexibility.
- Lowering Barriers to Cultural and Digital Accessmethodology: equitable-accessBy providing museum passes and expanding digital borrowing capacity, the organization increases equitable access to cultural and informational resources, because removing cost and availability barriers enables broader participation from diverse community members, especially underserved families.