Patterson Library

Organization Overview

Patterson Library is located in Patterson, NY. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Patterson Library employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Patterson Library is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Patterson Library generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $963.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PATTERSON LIBRARY PROVIDES MATERIALS, INFORMATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE INFORMED CITIZENSHIP AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING. THE LIBRARY IS COMMITTED TO MEETING THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INFORMATION/EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS: WE OFFER PROGRAMS FOR PATRONS OF ALL AGES. ADULT PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE BOOK DISCUSSIONS, MOVIES, MAHJONG, LOCAL HISTORY DISCUSSIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS, AUTHOR TALKS, CRAFTS, COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, LECTURES, HEALTH AND EXERCISE PROGRAMS, WRITING WORKSHOPS, FINANCIAL SEMINARS, AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS. CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE STORYTIMES, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT PROGRAMS, MOVIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS PROGRAMS, MINECRAFT, BOOK DISCUSSIONS, HANDS-ON COOKING AND GARDENING WORKSHOPS, MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS, MURDER MYSTERY EVENINGS, AND OPEN MIC NIGHTS. A TOTAL OF 6,352 PEOPLE ATTENDED 520 PROGRAMS IN 2023. SUMMER READING KEEPS CHILDREN ENGAGED DURING THEIR BREAK WITH READING INCENTIVES AND EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMMING. IN 2023, APPROXIMATELY 300 CHILDREN AND TEENS AND 456 ADULTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR SUMMER READING PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY OFFERS COMPUTERS, COPYING, FAXING, AND SCANNING SERVICES, 24-HOUR WIFI, AND ONE-ON-ONE PROGRAMS SUCH AS OPEN COMPUTER HELP AND HOMEWORK HELP. IN 2023 WE HAD OVER 31,000 VISITS TO OUR WEBSITE, OVER 2,000 WIFI SESSIONS, AND ALMOST 2,500 COMPUTER SESSIONS. ADULT SERVICES STAFF ANSWERED APPROXIMATELY 13,000 QUESTIONS. WE ALSO ADDED 308 NEW CARDHOLDERS.


LIBRARY SERVICES AS WELL AS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.


COLLECTIONS AND CIRCULATION: THE LIBRARY'S COLLECTION IS COMPRISED OF BOTH PHYSICAL MATERIAL AND DOWNLOADABLE AND ELECTRONIC CONTENT. OUR PHYSICAL MATERIALS INCLUDE BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, PERIODICALS, DVDS, AND CDS. THE DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT INCLUDES EBOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, FILMS, AND VARIOUS DATABASES. WE ALSO HAVE A "LIBRARY OF THINGS", WHICH CONSISTS OF MUSEUM PASSES, CAKEPANS, TOOLS, GAMING SYSTEMS, SEEDS, AND HOTSPOTS. WE ALSO ARE ABLE TO ACCESS ITEMS FROM THE 66 -MEMBER LIBRARY MID-HUDSON LIBRARY SYSTEM, OF WHICH WE ARE A PART, AS WELL AS INTERLIBRARY LOAN ITEMS FROM ACROSS THE STATE AND COUNTRY. WE HAD ALMOST 39,000 VISITORS IN 2023 WHO CHECKED OUT APPROXIMATELY 54,000 ITEMS FROM THESE PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COLLECTIONS.


OUTREACH: THE LIBRARY STAFF PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INTRODUCE THE PUBLIC TO WHAT THE LIBRARY HAS TO OFFER AS WELL AS TO BRING EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMMING TO THEM. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE PATTERSON ROTARY TO HOST THE COMMUNITY-WIDE TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT IN JUNE. WE HOST AARP VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE FREE TAX HELP TO SENIORS AND LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS FROM FEBRUARY TO APRIL EACH YEAR. WE FEATURE LOCAL ARTISTS' DISPLAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY ROOM. WE COLLECT ITEMS FOR THE PATTERSON FOOD PANTRY, PUTNAM HUMANE SOCIETY, VET 2 VET VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION, AND THE PUTNAM COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP. THE PATTERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS THEIR ANNUAL MEETING AND QUARTERLY PROGRAMS AT OUR LIBRARY, AND THE CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND FRIENDS OF THE GREAT SWAMP PARTNER WITH OUR PROGRAMMERS TO HOST ADULT AND CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. YOUTH SERVICES STAFF CONDUCT VISITS WITH PRESCHOOL, HOMESCHOOL, AND K-12 SCHOOL CLASSES TO INTRODUCE LITERACY CONCEPTS AND TO INSTRUCT STUDENTS ON THE USE OF THE LIBRARY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Harrison
Director
$99,442
Rebecca Cutrera
Trustee
$0
George M Disbrow
Vice Preside
$0
Donald Ferraro
President
$0
Judy Ferraro
Secretary
$0
Catherine Halkett
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,071,763
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,892
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,089,655
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $21,644
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,111,299

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