named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Summer Reading
Summer reading program for adults featuring monthly raffle tickets for themed prizes related to dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology; limited to SOCSD residents
Art Exhibits
Hosts rotating art exhibitions featuring work by local artists or groups; applications accepted via exhibit coordinator
Children’s Summer Reading
Reading program for children entering grades K-5 with themed activities, reading logs, and prizes; runs June 1 to August 31
New York State Talking Book & Braille Library
Provides free audio and Braille books and magazines to individuals with physical disabilities that prevent reading print materials
Notary Services
Free notary services offered to the public; availability confirmed by prior call
Tappan Oral History Project
Collects recorded interviews from long-time Tappan residents; interviews are transcribed and made publicly available through the Hudson River Valley Heritage website
Teen Summer Reading
Summer reading program for students entering grades 6–12 offering weekly prize tickets for books, audiobooks, manga, or graphic novels read via library, Libby, or Hoopla
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 4 activities
- Adult Summer Reading ProgramOperates an Adult Summer Reading program from June 1 to August 31, 2026, in which participants earn raffle tickets by checking out books.
- Children's Summer Reading ProgramOperates a summer reading program for children entering grades K–5 that encourages self-directed reading, use of reading logs, and offers prize incentives.
- Educational Summer ProgrammingHosts special educational programs during the summer reading program focused on topics such as dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology.
- Teen Summer Reading ProgramOperates a summer reading program for students entering grades 6–12 that awards prize tickets for weekly reading logs, redeemable for items such as bluetooth speakers, gift cards, keychains, and fidget toys.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Art ExhibitsHosts art exhibits featuring work by individual artists and artist groups.
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Notary and Document Services 1 activity
- Free Notary ServicesProvides free notary services to the public.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- General Library ServicesProvides core library services to the community of Tappan, New York, including access to materials and community programming.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Oral History ProjectConducts oral history interviews with long-time residents of Tappan to preserve personal memories and experiences, and makes transcribed interviews publicly accessible via the Hudson River Valley Heritage website.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$985K
Contributions & grants$941K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$39K4%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.02M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$608K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.78M
Cash$737K
Investments$0
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$3.73M
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA NURGENT | Executive Dir. | 40 | $138K |
board members · 7
- AMELIA KALIN — Trustee
- BEATRICE SOONENSHEIN — Vice President
- GREG DECOLA — Trustee
- KATHLEEN KEEFE-COOPERMAN — President
- PAMELA PEKAR — Trustee
- TJ MIGNONE — Secretary
- VICTORIA CARAMANTE — Treasurer
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Hoopla Partner — Partner platform for accessing digital books, audiobooks, and other media as part of the teen summer reading program
- Hudson River Valley Heritage Partner — Partner organization where Tappan Free Library uploads transcribed oral history interviews for public access.
- Libby Partner — Partner platform for accessing digital books and audiobooks as part of the teen summer reading program
- New York State Talking Book & Braille Library Partner — Collaborates to provide access to audio and Braille materials for individuals with physical disabilities that prevent reading print.
- Town of Orangetown Government — Primary financial supporter through tax assessments.
strategies · 1
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.
- Choice-Based Reading Engagement with Incentivesmethodology: choice_based_readingBy allowing participants to self-select reading materials and eliminating rigid requirements, we increase engagement among children, teens, and adults because autonomy and personal interest enhance motivation and sustained participation. Incentives reinforce consistent engagement without undermining intrinsic choice.