named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Faxing Services
Free faxing services available during regular library hours to support community needs.
Genealogy Resources and Support
Provides access to genealogy databases like Ancestry.com and FamilySearch, along with instructional materials and tips from local expert Pat Stevens-Brate.
Memory Keepers
Volunteer-led project recording oral histories from local senior residents to preserve community stories for future generations.
Notary Public Services
Free notary services provided by the library director for up to five documents per person per day, available by appointment.
Summer Camp and Reading Programs
Free summer camp and reading programs for children to encourage literacy and lifelong learning.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Hosts monthly library events and educational programs for all agesOffers a wide variety of library events monthly, including art classes, computer skills training, music lessons, concerts, speaker series, fitness classes, teen activities, story time for preschoolers, crafts, and summer reading programs to serve members of all ages.
- Provides public access to library resources and customer serviceOffers access to diverse and relevant resources, including newly acquired materials through an online catalog and a Grab 'n Go Shed pickup service, during regular weekly hours from Monday to Saturday. Maintains customer service as a core component of resource access.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Employs staff to support patrons and deliver youth servicesEmploys a full-time library assistant who provides instructional support and guidance to patrons, and a dedicated full-time youth services specialist who develops and delivers age-specific programming.
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Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
- Hosts blood drives and supports community donor registrationHosts blood drives and facilitates online registration for donor appointments, serving as a community hub for blood donation efforts.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Offers free summer camp programs for childrenProvides free summer camp programs for children, supporting educational enrichment and recreational engagement during school breaks.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
- Operates creative and educational spaces: Idea Factory and Discovery RoomProvides access to an Idea Factory equipped with fabric, art supplies, sewing machines, and a laser cutter and engraver, as well as a Discovery Room with toys designed to inspire imagination and hands-on learning for children.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Operates outdoor Story Book Trail to promote literacy and outdoor activityOperates a Story Book Trail along Lock 30, displaying pages of children's books at outdoor stations to encourage literacy development and engagement with nature.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes fundraising book sales and community eventsOrganizes fall and spring used book sales, raffles, and BBQ events as ongoing fundraising activities to support library operations.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserves local history through recorded oral interviewsConducts and preserves recorded interviews with local senior residents to capture personal stories for educational and historical purposes, contributing to community archives.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Provides access to digitized state records and regional library resourcesOffers access to state records and digitized newspapers through the OWWL website as part of the Pioneer Library System, expanding patrons’ reach to historical and government information.
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Notary and Document Services 1 activity
- Provides public faxing and notary servicesOffers free faxing and notary public services to the general public, with no fees charged and a limit of five notarizations per day per individual, each consisting of one signature and one stamp.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides access to online learning and career development toolsOffers online practice tests for driver’s permit exams and CDL/motorcycle licensing, as well as free access to an online resume builder tool available on-site for creating and downloading professionally formatted resumes at no cost.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$423K
Contributions & grants$49K12%
Program service revenue$373K88%
Investment income$8010%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$430K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$326K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$513K
Cash$508K
Investments$0
Liabilities$178K
Net assets$336K
Liquid reserves14.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacey Wicksall | Executive Director | 40 | $95K |
| Christopher Harris | Treasurer | 2 | $7K |
board members · 5
- Christine Hefley — President
- Dae Atkinson — Secretary
- Gary Foley — Finance Officer
- Margaret Marinari — Vice President
- Merton Bartels — Trustee
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- American Red Cross Partner — Partners with the American Red Cross to host blood drives at the library.
- Friends of the Macedon Public Library Endowment Fund Funder — Funded the Memory Keepers volunteer project to record and preserve local senior residents' stories.
- Macedon Public Library Partner — Supports the Macedon Public Library by raising funds for programs not covered by the library's budget.
- New York State Government — Follows New York State laws governing notary publics and operates under its legal framework.
- OWWL Network — Member of the OWWL network, which provides shared access to state records and digitized newspapers.
- WHAM Partner — Local media partner used to announce unexpected library closures.
- WHEC Partner — Local media partner used to announce unexpected library closures.
- Wayne County Business Council Partner — Collaborates to provide a directory of local businesses, supporting community economic development and patron access to local services.
- driving-tests.org Partner — Partner website providing practice permit tests accessed through the library's resources.
strategies · 2
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 Literacy Engagementmethodology: outdoor-literacy-trailBy integrating literacy activities into outdoor, communal spaces like walking trails, we promote reading among children and families because informal, engaging environments increase accessibility and reduce barriers to participation.
- Guided Access to Complex Informationmethodology: guided-research-pathwayBy providing structured workplans and guiding patrons to relevant online resources, we support complex research tasks like genealogy because step-by-step pathways reduce cognitive overload and increase user success.