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DEXTER FREE LIBRARY
DEXTER, NY · EIN 150564537 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B70 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · dexterfreelibrary.org
revenue
$66K
expenses
$73K
net assets
$269K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE DEXTER FREE LIBRARY EXISTS TO PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF DEXTER, NEW YORK REGION IN AN OPEN AND NON-JUDGMENTAL ENVIRONMENT WITH ACCESS TO LIBRARY MATERIALS IN A VARITY OF FORMATS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Dexter Free Library serves residents of Dexter, New York by providing access to library materials in various formats and fostering community engagement through educational programs. The library offers services for children, teens, and seniors, including summer reading activities, craft kits, and specialized programming. It operates as a public library committed to meeting local needs in a non-judgmental environment.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Elderly Programs
Programming for seniors including coffee hours, knitting circles, and computer skills workshops
Library Events and Guest Presenters
Hosts visiting educators such as "Lena The Lizard Lady" and participates in school outreach as mystery readers
Summer Reading Program
Weekly story hours and activities for children featuring themed events such as dinosaur digs, sand art, and fossil hunts; includes raffle prizes and community engagement
Take-Home Craft Kits
Free children's craft kits available for pickup, designed for families unable to attend scheduled programs
Teen Programs
Planned initiatives including Pokemon Go Club, Lego Club, and Teen Hour to encourage library use among adolescents
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Annual Financial and Activity Reporting 1 activity
    • Community reporting and transparency
      Produces and publishes annual reports and makes budget documents publicly accessible online to ensure transparency and accountability to the Dexter community.
  • Library of Things Lending 1 activity
    • Distribution of free children's craft kits
      Provides free take-home children's craft kits for families unable to attend scheduled programs, supporting engagement with library activities outside of regular events.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Live educational events for children
      Hosts live animal education events, such as reptile presentations by guest educators like Lena The Lizard Lady, to engage children in interactive learning.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Provision of library materials and access to resources
      Provides access to library materials in a variety of formats and offers public access to library resources and services for residents of Dexter, NY.
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Summer Reading Program and Story Hour
      Hosts a Summer Reading Program with weekly story hours featuring themed crafts and discovery activities for children, drawing record attendance.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Community needs assessment through survey research
      Conducted community surveys to identify gaps in programming for teens and elderly populations, as well as in adult title selections, to inform service improvements.
    • Ticketed public events
      Hosts ticketed public events, such as a featured appearance by psychic medium Chanel Russell, to engage the community in unique programming.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$4K7%
Program service revenue$56K85%
Investment income$4K6%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$73K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$48K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$269K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$269K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • AL ROMANO JR — TRUSTEE
  • JANICE O'CONNELL — TRUSTEE
  • LORI GUERRIERO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Brownville Glen Park Elementary Partner — Collaborates with school staff for mystery reader visits.
  • Chanel Russell Partner — Partnered to host a psychic medium event at the library.
  • Lena The Lizard Lady Partner — Partnered to present a live reptile education program at the library.
  • Stewarts Shops Funder — Provided a donation supporting library programming.
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.

  • Accessibility Through Take-Home Materials
    methodology: accessibility_through_take_home_materials
    By providing take-home craft kits, the library extends learning opportunities to children who face barriers to in-person attendance, because equitable access to materials supports continuous engagement regardless of physical presence.
  • Experiential Learning Through Story and Craft
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By combining storytelling with hands-on craft and sensory activities, the library increases engagement and learning retention in children, because multi-sensory experiences strengthen understanding and memory.
  • Inclusive Access Through Non-Judgmental Environment
    methodology: inclusive_access
    By offering library services in an open and non-judgmental environment, the library increases access to information for underserved populations, because perceived safety and belonging reduce barriers to utilization.