named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fall Book Sale
Annual multi-day book sale held in November, featuring hundreds of donated books across genres; includes special opening-day number system to manage crowds
Hall Book Sales
Ongoing book sales available year-round in the library hallway; books can be purchased anytime via cash or PayPal using a QR code
Spring Book Sale
Recurring book sale event held in September, offering a wide selection of gently used books, puzzles, and reading materials for all ages
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 2 activities
- Funds library materials, programs, and technologyGenerates and allocates financial support to the Pittsford Community Library for the purchase of books and materials, community literary programs, technology upgrades, and systems improvements, using proceeds from book sales and fundraising.
- Organizes and operates book sales to support the libraryPlans and runs recurring book sales, including annual fall and spring events, with daily inventory replenishment and crowd management systems to ensure smooth operations. All proceeds are directed to support the Pittsford Community Library.
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Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
- Accepts and manages book donationsCollects book donations in person and via drop box Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 11 AM, using donated materials to stock book sales and support library programming.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Donates historically significant materials to local institutionsIdentifies and donates rare and historically significant publications, such as a 1916 military report and a four-volume history set, to the Pittsford Historical Society to fill collection gaps.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in library operations and programsMobilizes volunteers who contribute time and labor to support library operations, book sales, and community programs, totaling 10,180 volunteer hours in a recent year.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Operates a book bike to extend library accessRuns a mobile book bike program to increase community engagement and extend access to library materials beyond the main facility.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes sustained donor supportRecognizes individuals and families who achieve Life Membership status through exceptional and sustained financial or volunteer contributions to the library.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Sponsors and supports library programsProvides sponsorship for 80 library programs annually, contributing to community engagement and educational offerings at the Pittsford Community Library.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$2K4%
Program service revenue$53K96%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1K
Grants paid out$58K
balance sheet
Total assets$238K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$238K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Beth Hasebe — Director
- Diane Goosey — Director
- Joan Matzner — Director
- John Burch — Director
- Kay Layton — Director
- Pamela Burch — Director
- Peppy Erclich — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Library Association Network — Recognized a staff member of the Queens Library with the I Love My Librarian Award, indicating affiliation or participation in a national recognition program.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York Funder — Sponsors the I Love My Librarian Award, which includes financial awards and travel stipends for recipients affiliated with the Queens Library.
- New York Public Library Partner — Administers the I Love My Librarian Award in partnership with the Carnegie Corporation of New York, involving coordination with the Queens Library.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Collaborates with the Pittsford Community Library by hosting book sales that benefit the library's programs and services.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Collaborates with the Pittsford Community Library by providing annual funding from book sales to support library resources and programs.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Collaborates with the Pittsford Community Library to support its programs and services.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Collaborates with the library to host book sales and support its operations through fundraising.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Collaborates with the library to support its materials and programs through book donations and sales.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of book sale proceeds and collaborative partner in community programming.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of book sale proceeds and organizational partner in community programming.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of book sale proceeds; supported through funding for programs, resources, and services.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of financial support, volunteer hours, and sponsored programs.
- Pittsford Community Library Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Friends' fundraising; receives funds for books, materials, programs, and technology.
- Pittsford Historical Society Partner — Receives historically significant book donations from the Friends of the Pittsford Community Library.
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-Fundraising Through Book Salesmethodology: community-fundraising-through-salesBy selling donated books and soliciting direct donations, the organization generates sustainable financial support for library resources, programming, and technology, because community-driven sales create a self-reinforcing cycle of engagement and funding.
- Demographically Responsive Programming and Outreachmethodology: culturally-responsive_programmingBy adapting language offerings and outreach strategies to reflect changing immigration patterns and cultural needs, the organization increases inclusion and access, because culturally sensitive engagement improves service relevance and trust among underserved populations.
- Equitable Access Through Inventory and Crowd Managementmethodology: equitable_access_designBy using numbered entry systems and daily inventory replenishment, the organization ensures fair and safe access to book sales for all community members, because structured access reduces crowding and promotes ongoing opportunity regardless of arrival time.
- Volunteer-Powered Operations and Engagementmethodology: volunteer-driven_modelBy leveraging community volunteers for sorting, categorizing, and operating book sales, the organization enhances library services and strengthens community ties, because volunteer involvement increases operational capacity while fostering ownership and sustained engagement.