named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Programming
Hosts educational and cultural events such as author talks, workshops, children's story hours, and technology training sessions.
Library Lending Services
Provides access to books, digital media, internet, and research resources for patrons of all ages.
Literacy Programs
Offers adult and child literacy initiatives including reading circles, tutoring, and early childhood literacy outreach to promote reading proficiency.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
- Maintains and circulates a diverse media collectionProvides public access to a collection of over 15,000 books, 5,000 audiobooks, 2,000 movies, books on CD, newspapers, and magazines for adults, teens, tweens, and young children. Also offers interlibrary loan services to deliver requested materials from other libraries.
- Operate public library providing educational and literacy servicesProvides library services including educational resources, literacy programs, and community programming to the public in its service area.
- Operates a Little Lending LibraryRuns an offsite Little Lending Library as a supplementary service to increase community access to books and reading materials.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Distributes Adventure Passes for local cultural accessProvides Adventure Passes that offer free or reduced admission to local attractions and plans to distribute admission tickets to the Chautauqua Institution, expanding community access to educational and cultural resources.
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Operates a public library facility with expanded community spacesManages a dedicated library building originally constructed in 1934, expanded in 1975 and renovated in 2004, with a Community Building added to host programs such as the Author Series, play dates, and book club meetings. The facility includes ADA-compliant features, LED lighting, and accessible restrooms.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provides public technology access and children's programming spacesOffers 4 public-use computers and maintains a dedicated children's room equipped with a Lego table, puzzles, games, chalk mats, movies, books on tape, and age-appropriate books to support youth engagement and learning.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expands Young Adult collections based on reader researchEnhances the Young Adult section by adding printed books and DVDs informed by research on reader preferences, ensuring relevant and engaging materials for teens and tweens.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$103K
Contributions & grants$13K13%
Program service revenue$65K63%
Investment income$840%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$48K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$132K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$132K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -25.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Smith | library director | 25 | $29K |
| Susan Brooks | library assistant | 20 | $19K |
board members · 6
- Christine Frankson — Board trustee
- Deborah Siggins — board secretary
- Jennifer Parkinson — board trustee
- Judith Haller — board treasurer
- Kim Butler — Board Chaiar
- Nikole Knobloch — Trustee
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Busti Fire Department Partner — Located directly across from the library, indicating a local institutional presence in shared community space.
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Partner organization providing admission tickets through the library's Adventure Pass program.
- U-Take the Cake Partner — Located adjacent to the library, indicating a local community co-location.
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 Programming as Engagement Strategymethodology: community_programming_modelBy offering dedicated space and structured events such as author talks, book clubs, and play dates, we deepen community engagement and promote literacy, because shared social experiences foster sustained participation and inclusive access to learning.
- Research-Informed Collection Developmentmethodology: research_informed_collectionBy aligning library collections with research on user preferences—particularly among Young Adults—we increase relevance and utilization of materials, because materials reflect actual interests and reading behaviors of the community.