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E J COTTRELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Atlanta, NY · EIN 161068212 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B70 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · atlanta.stls.org
revenue
$84K
expenses
$83K
net assets
$173K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND IT'S CHILDREN TO COME AND SEEK HELP. WE PROTECT AND WELCOME EVERYONE. A PLACE USED FOR MEETINGS, HOMEWORK, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING FOR ALL CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

E J Cottrell Memorial Library, located in Atlanta, New York, operates as a public library offering borrowing services, public computer access, printing, and faxing. It hosts community programs such as story hours, puzzle clubs, movie nights, and a summer reading program. The library also provides outreach services including homebound delivery and serves as a Village Post Office.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts & Crafts Programs
Ongoing creative workshops for community members of various ages
Bone Builders
Weekly exercise program held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00–10:00 AM
Family Night
Evening event from 7:30–10 PM featuring outdoor movies, popcorn, music, and games for families
Homebound Delivery Service
Delivery of library materials to patrons unable to visit in person
Movie Nights
Regularly scheduled movie screenings for families and community members
Puzzle Club
Weekly gathering every Friday at 3:00 PM for puzzle enthusiasts
Story Hour
Weekly story time program for children aged 4 and under
Summer Children’s Reading Program
Annual summer reading program for children held in July with themed activities and reading incentives
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Facilitates community engagement and social events
      Hosts regular community events such as Movie Nights, Family Night events with outdoor movies and games, a weekly Puzzle Club every Friday at 3:00pm, and community dinners to promote social connection and public participation.
  • Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
    • Hosts educational and community programs
      Provides structured programming for children, teens, and adults including Story Hour for children aged 4 and under, a Summer Children’s Reading Program in July, and ongoing arts and crafts activities.
  • Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosts regular board meetings
      Convenes quarterly board meetings on the third Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 6:00pm to oversee library operations.
  • Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
    • Operates as a Village Post Office
      Became the first library in Western New York to function as a Village Post Office, expanding public service offerings beyond traditional library functions.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
    • Provides public library services and resources
      Offers access to over 10,000 borrowable items and provides public computers, printing, and fax services to patrons.
  • Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
    • Supports community access through delivery and outreach
      Provides a delivery service for library materials to homebound patrons, ensuring equitable access to resources.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Offers health and wellness programming
      Runs the Bone Builders program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:00am, focused on promoting bone health and physical wellness.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$83K98%
Program service revenue
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$46K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$254K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$173K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -49.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • JESSICA LEVINSON — TRUSTEE
  • JUDITH LYNN — TRUSTEE
  • RHONDA CORDES — LIBRARY DIRECTOR
  • STACY PARKER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share program updates and event information with the community.
  • John Shepard Partner — Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Judy Lynn Partner — Interim Secretary of the Board of Trustees
  • Melissa Massie Partner — Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Rob Harder Partner — President of the Board of Trustees
  • Stacy Parks Partner — Vice President of the Board of Trustees
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.

  • Family Engagement Through Shared Activities
    methodology: family_engagement
    By organizing Family Night events centered on shared recreational activities, the library strengthens family bonds and promotes intergenerational learning, because joint participation builds relational trust and encourages ongoing library use.
  • Outreach to Homebound Individuals
    methodology: outreach to homebound individuals
    By delivering library resources directly to homebound patrons, the library ensures equitable access to materials and services, because removing physical barriers enables inclusion of individuals with mobility challenges or chronic illness.
  • Safe, Inclusive Community Space
    methodology: community-centered safe space
    By providing a safe and welcoming environment, the library fosters community engagement and sustained access to educational resources, particularly for vulnerable or marginalized populations, because physical and emotional safety increases trust and utilization of services.