named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Interlibrary Loan
Service that allows patrons to request books from other libraries within the Finger Lakes Library System, typically fulfilled within one to two weeks.
LEGO Club
Monthly event where children of all ages build with LEGOs supplied by the library; creations are displayed until the next session.
Museum Pass Program
Provides two Sciencenter museum passes for borrowing by adult patrons, valid for one week for admission for two adults and their children.
StoryTime
Weekly program for children ages 2-4 featuring stories, crafts, and activities held Monday mornings at the library.
Zoom Book Club
Monthly virtual book discussion for adults held via Zoom on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Public Access Technology Services 3 activities
- Disc cleaning servicesOffers disc cleaning services for $2.00 per disc to help patrons maintain media materials.
- Library card registration and fine-free borrowingOffers free library card registration online or in person, issues cards upon completion of an information card, and operates under a fine-free lending policy for all borrowed materials.
- Public computer, Wi-Fi, and printing servicesProvides access to two public computers, free Wi-Fi, and printing and copying services for $0.20 per black and white page and $0.50 per color page, along with faxing services for $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Adult book discussion and community meetingsHosts a monthly Zoom book discussion for adults on selected books and provides space for public meetings open to all community members.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Children and family programsHosts weekly StoryTime programs for children ages 2–4 and a monthly LEGO Club for children of all ages, providing LEGO materials and displaying creations at the library.
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Curbside pickup and interlibrary loan servicesOffers curbside pickup of library materials ordered online, by phone, or by email, with interlibrary loan deliveries received twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays and typically fulfilled within one to two weeks through participation in the Finger Lakes Library System.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Customized community library servicesStrives to serve the community by customizing library services to meet local needs, as reported in IRS Form 990.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Digital and physical media lendingLends books, audiobooks, cassettes, CDs for three weeks and DVDs for one week, and provides free access to e-books, audiobooks, digital magazines, animated picture books, educational games, and online language learning resources through digital platforms.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Museum pass lendingProvides access to two Sciencenter museum passes for library patrons, each admitting two adults and their children, available for 7-day, non-renewable loans.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$28K65%
Program service revenue$3221%
Investment income$15K35%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$42K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$568K
Cash$97K
Investments$471K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$568K
Liquid reserves101.3 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -76.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Chapman | Executive Director | 25 | $28K |
board members · 4
- ADRIANA REYES — TRUSTEE
- BETTY D'ARCY — TRUSTEE
- Kirstie Hardenstine — President
- Rachel Dufresne — Board Secretary
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates about LEGO Club meeting dates.
- Facebook Partner — Utilizes Facebook Events to manage registrations and distribute Zoom meeting details for the book club.
- Finger Lakes Library System Network — Member library within the system, enabling shared borrowing and returning of materials across 33 libraries.
- Finger Lakes Library System Network — Member of the network enabling inter-library loan services.
- Finger Lakes Library System Network — Member of the regional library system to enhance resource sharing and service delivery.
- Finger Lakes Library System Network — Participates in the Finger Lakes Library System for interlibrary loans and online catalog access.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share updates about LEGO Club meeting dates.
- Sciencenter Partner — Partner organization providing museum passes for library patrons.
- community partners Partner — Fosters partnerships with community partners to enhance library services and long-term readiness.
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.
- Community-Driven Service Design with Technology Integrationmethodology: community-driven service designBy customizing services to local community needs and integrating accessible technologies, the library increases relevance and convenience for patrons while supporting staff development, thereby improving engagement and service effectiveness.
- Equitable Access Through Fine-Free Lending and Open Access Modelsmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy eliminating late fines and using first-come, first-served access for shared resources like museum passes, the library reduces systemic barriers to access, promoting equitable use of materials and services across diverse patron groups.
- Regional Network Collaboration to Expand Resource Accessmethodology: regional_library_networkBy participating in a regional library system, the library enables patrons to access and return materials across 33 locations, significantly increasing resource availability and usability through shared infrastructure.