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CUBA CIRCULATING LIBRARY
CUBA, NY · EIN 160769643 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B71Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · cubalibrary.org
revenue
$505K
expenses
$393K
net assets
$1.8M
employees
13
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

To provide education of area residents primarily through the circulation of books and periodicals along with writing and reading programs

profile · synthesized from sources

CUBA CIRCULATING LIBRARY is a public library in Cuba, New York, serving local residents with educational resources, book circulation, and learning programs. It supports homeschooling families with specialized STEAM and literacy kits for children in grades PK–3 and 4+, and maintains a local history and genealogy collection. The library provides access to physical and digital materials focused on education, reading, and community engagement.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Homeschool Support Resources
Curated list of external websites and tools for homeschooling families, including curriculum guides, legal resources, and educational platforms like Khan Academy and Outschool.
Local History and Genealogy Collection
Resource collection including town and county histories, cemetery records, yearbooks (1950–2014), and digitized obituaries from the Cuba Patriot (1875–1941), available for in-library use.
Osmo and Sphero Coding Programs
Technology-based learning using Osmo Genius Kit and Sphero Bolt robots to teach coding, engineering, math, and art through interactive play and visual programming for children ages 5–10.
Phonics Learning Kits
Themed literacy kits featuring characters like Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, and Pete the Cat to teach phonics and early reading skills. Includes books, workbooks, phonics games, and interactive tools for children in grades PK–3.
STEAM To Go Kits
Hands-on educational kits for children in grades PK–3 and 4+ covering topics like dinosaurs, magnets, coding, construction, and anatomy. Each kit includes books, manipulatives, and activity guides to support experiential learning.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 2 activities
    • Curbside pickup and digital access
      Provides curbside pickup of library holds with options for zero-contact service or curb-side delivery. Also offers 24/7 wireless internet access, two laptops for in-library use, and six public computers with internet and Microsoft Office available up to three hours per patron.
    • Homebound delivery of library materials
      Offers volunteer-based home delivery of library materials for homebound adults within the Cuba Elementary School area.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Children's technology and interactive learning programs
      Operates a Krayon Kiosk with four iPads for children preloaded with age-appropriate games and no internet access. Offers Osmo Genius Starter Kit, Osmo coding games, Sphero Bolt robotics kit, and Artie 3000 coding robot to teach STEAM skills such as programming, spatial reasoning, and electronics through hands-on play.
  • Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
    • Community engagement and social groups
      Hosts a weekly knitting and crochet group, a monthly book discussion group called Books & Brews held at local bars and coffee shops, and a teen cooking club named Epic Eats for ages 13–18 that focuses on recipe experimentation, kitchen skills, and food sharing.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Community room and event space management
      Maintains a handicap-accessible community room that seats up to 97 people, equipped with a stage, tables, chairs, kitchenette, and audio/visual equipment including a projector, sound system, microphones, and OWL Labs meeting camera for remote participation. Offers tiered rental fees: free for events under two hours, $25 for 2–4 hours, and $50 for events over four hours.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Fundraising events
      Hosts an annual wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting fundraiser on August 7 to benefit library operations.
  • Local History Archival Access 1 activity
    • Local history and genealogy services
      Maintains a collection of local history and genealogy materials available for in-library use, including town and county histories, cemetery records, school yearbooks from 1950 to 2014 (excluding 2012), and an online spreadsheet of obituaries from the Cuba Patriot newspaper (1875–1941).
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Reading and literacy programs
      Operates a summer reading program open to all ages from late June to early August, featuring reading tracking and entry into weekly and grand prize drawings. Also provides curated book lists in downloadable PDF format and readers advisory database access to support reading engagement.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Scanning and technology support services
      Offers free scanning services to USB drives or email addresses for patrons.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Arts and cultural programming
      Hosts a dedicated art gallery in the Community Room showcasing works by local artists, added during a 2007 expansion. Also installed a "Girl Reading" statue created by local elementary students on the front lawn.
    • Digital learning and test preparation resources
      Provides online access to digital resources including NOVELny databases, JobNow, MedlinePlus, Mango Languages (including ASL Inside), Peterson Test Prep, and full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, and U.S. citizenship exams.
    • Public lending and circulation services
      Provides book and periodical circulation to residents of the Cuba-Rushford School District, with library card registration requiring government-issued photo ID and proof of address. Replacement cards are issued for a $1 fee, and materials can be requested through a web-based catalog (STARCat) that connects to a 48-library system.
    • STEAM and literacy kits for children
      Provides themed STEAM and literacy kits for children in grades PK–3 and grade 4+, covering topics such as dinosaurs, magnetism, engineering with KEVA planks, math with play money, phonics using Lego Star Wars and Peppa Pig themes, Pete the Cat multi-subject learning, Dr. Seuss foundational skills, and superhero science experiments. Kits include books, manipulatives, games, and guided activities designed for imaginative and interactive learning.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$505K
Contributions & grants$365K72%
Program service revenue$6K1%
Investment income$134K27%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$393K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$208K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.83M
Cash$213K
Investments$762K
Liabilities$734
Net assets$1.83M
Liquid reserves29.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Tina Dalton Director 40 $62K
board members · 13
  • Brad Weaver — Secretary
  • Denean Emerson — Director
  • Emily Zayac — Director
  • Faith Stewart — President
  • Jacqueline Gertner — Director
  • Jill Schwab — Director
  • Lauren Mosgrove — Financial Ofc.
  • Lee James — Director
  • Marsha Long — Director
  • Mik Farkas — Director
  • Paul Tsujimoto — Vice President
  • Scott Sackett — Director
  • Sue Feldbauer — Director
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • ASL Inside Partner — Collaborates with Mango Languages to provide comprehensive American Sign Language instruction to library users.
  • Alfred State College Partner — Partner institution providing access to educational programs and resources for community members.
  • Alfred University Partner — Partner institution offering access to academic programs and cultural resources for community engagement.
  • Allegany County Government Partner — Collaborates to provide links and access to adult education, career resources, and support services.
  • American Library Association Network — Endorses and references ALA's Freedom to Read and Freedom to View Statements as part of its mission and values.
  • American Library Association Network — Utilizes book lists curated by divisions of the American Library Association, including RUSA and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table.
  • Arts Council for Wyoming County Government — Administers the Statewide Community Regrants Program funding for the art exhibition project.
  • Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES Partner — Provides adult education and high school equivalency programs in collaboration with the library.
  • Cuba Elementary School Partner — Collaborated with students to create and install the "Girl Reading" statue on the library grounds.
  • Cuba Friends of Architecture Partner — Collaborates on historical documentation projects, including the Keller (Palmer) Opera House grant project and publications on the Palmer-Keller Opera House.
  • Cuba Historical Society Partner — Collaborates on historical documentation, including the Keller (Palmer) Opera House grant project and co-publication of historical materials.
  • Finger Lakes Library System Partner — Partnership allowing Cuba Circulating Library cardholders to access Finger Lakes Library System's Libby collection.
  • Gale Partner — Provides access to Peterson’s Test Prep and other educational resources through a subscription partnership.
  • Houghton College Partner — Partner institution offering academic and online degree programs accessible to community members.
  • Jamestown Community College Partner — Collaborates to offer access to college programs, continuing education, and workforce training.
  • Library of Congress Partner — Shares curated book list "The Books That Shaped America" compiled by the Library of Congress.
  • Locust Street Art Partner — Collaborates through the Artists Among Us program to display student artwork in the library's gallery space.
  • Mango Languages Partner — Partner platform offering language learning courses, including American Sign Language, to library patrons.
  • Mid-Continent Public Library Partner — Provides access to databases created by Mid-Continent Public Library, including Based on the Book and Juvenile Series and Sequels.
  • Modern Library Partner — Provides access to Modern Library's "100 Best Novels" and "100 Best Nonfiction" lists compiled by the Random House Publishing Group.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Provides regulatory and curricular resources for homeschooling families, referenced by the library to support home instruction compliance.
  • OWWL Library System Partner — Partnership allowing Cuba Circulating Library cardholders to access OWWL's Libby collection.
  • Overdrive Partner — Provides digital audio materials to patrons through a partnership platform.
  • Penworthy Partner — Supplies prebound books and educational materials used in the library's phonics and literacy kits for homeschooling families.
  • Smithsonian Partner — Provides educational content for science experiments included in the Examine Science and Nature STEAM kit.
  • Southern Tier Library System Network — Member of a 48-library system, using shared catalog (STARCat) and inter-library loan processes.
  • Southern Tier Library System Network — Member of the Southern Tier Library System, providing access to shared digital resources.
  • St. Bonaventure University Partner — Partner institution providing access to undergraduate, graduate, and online programs for community learners.
  • Thomson Reuters Westlaw Partner — Compiled the Part 100.10 Regulations document on home instruction used by the library as a legal reference for homeschooling families.
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-Engaged Programming in Accessible Spaces
    methodology: community_engaged_programming
    By hosting book discussions and cultural events in informal public spaces like bars and coffee shops, the library increases accessibility and broadens community engagement with literature, because relocating programs outside traditional institutional settings reduces perceived barriers and reaches diverse audiences.
  • Free Access Library Model
    methodology: free_access_library_model
    By operating as a permanently free library, the organization ensures open and equitable access to information and educational resources for all community members, because removing financial barriers increases utilization and promotes lifelong learning.
  • Peer-Supported Informal Learning
    methodology: peer_supported_learning
    By facilitating regular, informal gatherings for skill-building activities like knitting and crochet, the library promotes sustained peer-to-peer learning and community bonding, because social interaction in low-pressure settings increases engagement and knowledge retention.
  • Play-Based and Theme-Based Learning for Early Childhood Development
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By using imaginative play, themed storytelling, and popular children's media characters, the library fosters engagement in literacy and STEAM skills among young children, because these methods align with developmental needs and increase motivation, memory, and collaborative thinking.