Putnam Valley Library

Name

Putnam Valley Library

Legal name

Putnam Valley Library

Website

https://putnamvalleylibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library programs
• Digital lending services
• Educational resources access
• Cultural programming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Putnam Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Tax Funding: Primary funding through annual library budget approved by public vote. Residents of Putnam Valley vote on library budget annually. Funded by local taxes.
2. Non-Resident Library Cards: Fee of $40/year for individuals living outside the Mid-Hudson Library System coverage area
3. Grants: Various government and foundation grants including NY State Construction grants, Revolutionary Putnam County 250 FUND, Putnam Arts Council Arts Link Grant, Walmart Spark Good local grant, Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley grants, Partners for Climate Action grants
4. Friends Group Donations: The Friends of the Putnam Valley Library is an independent organization that supports the library through volunteer activity and fundraising. Provides museum passes and other donations.
5. 3D Printing Fees: Cost based on weight of printed item with up to 2 week turnaround
6. Printing Services: Black and white printing at $0.15 per page, color printing at $0.50 per page through Princh system

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Putnam Valley Library is a nonprofit public library that lends a physical collection of 43,408+ books, audiobooks, videos, music CDs, and magazines, and provides electronic resources (e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines) through platforms such as OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Comics Plus. It complements lending with fee-based 3D printing and mobile printing, a Library of Things (museum passes, hotspots, games, tools), notary services, community room rental, and free programs such as 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, all accessed via a free library card for Putnam Valley residents.

Product overview

Putnam Valley Library operates as a traditional public library within the Mid-Hudson Library System, offering a unified service model centered on physical and digital content access. The core offering consists of a physical collection of over 43,408 items (books, videos, audiobooks, CDs, magazines) available through the MHLS catalog, complemented by electronic resources including Overdrive/Libby for ebooks and e-audiobooks, and subscription databases. Beyond traditional lending, the library provides technology services (3D printing via Creality Ender 5 - S1, Princh printing, Wi-Fi hotspot lending), a Library of Things program (games, equipment, museum passes, seeds), notary services, museum pass programs, and community programs like 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. All services are integrated through the Mid-Hudson Library System catalog and are accessible to patrons with library cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Collection Lending Library collection of 43,408+ books, videos, audiobooks, music CDs, and magazines available for checkout through the Mid-Hudson Library System catalog, with interlibrary loan capability across the system. Open to Putnam Valley Library cardholders.
• Electronic Resources (E-books, E-audiobooks, E-magazines) Downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines offered through OverDrive/Libby and the Mid-Hudson Library System's digital collection; patrons can transfer content to supported devices using their library card.
• Online Databases and Research Tools Subscription databases accessible with a library card covering Consumer Reports, newspapers, language learning (Transparent Language Online, 110+ languages), job/career help (JobNow/Brainfuse), car repair, health, business resources, homework help, NewsBank, and Driving-Tests.org.
• Library Card Services Free library cards for Putnam Valley residents, workers, students, and taxpayers; non-resident cards available for $40/year; and instant online temporary cards valid for 30 days of e-access.
• Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Three T-Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots available for 2-week checkout that connect up to 15 devices, renewable based on availability; designed to address home internet access gaps.
• 3D Printing Service Patron 3D printing using a Creality Ender 5-S1 printer, priced based on weight of printed item with up to a 2-week turnaround; designs submitted to library staff for printing. Hate symbols, hate speech, and weaponry not permitted.
• Princh Printing Services Mobile and remote printing solution enabling patrons to print from phones, tablets, or laptops via the Princh system using 6-digit printer IDs; black-and-white printing at $0.15/page and color printing at $0.50/page, letter format, pay at desk.
• Museum Passes Program Checkout program offering free or discounted admission to 14+ regional museums and attractions including Storm King Art Center, American Museum of Natural History, Dia Beacon, Intrepid Museum, FDR Library, Boscobel, Hudson River Museum, Putnam History Museum, Mohonk Preserve, Empire Pass, Liberty Science Center, Lincoln Depot Museum, and Motorcyclepedia; passes check out for 4 days using a library card.
• Notary Services Notary Public services available by appointment for patron document notarization needs (contact: [email protected]).
• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Early literacy program encouraging families to read 1,000 books to children before kindergarten, with instructions and reading logs to track progress; served through the Youth Services department.
• Curbside Pickup Service allowing patrons to request materials through the catalog or by phone, receive confirmation, and pick up items during library hours without entering the building.
• Community Room Rental Community room available for rental to community groups and organizations for meetings and events, governed by a published policy and application.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 43,408+ books, videos, audiobooks, music CDs and magazines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS)coreTechnology or IntegrationFully integrated online with the Mid-Hudson Library System, providing access to the shared MHLS catalog and inter-library loan capabilities. Items can be requested from across the system.
• Putnam County Libraries AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the regional library association connecting Putnam County libraries for shared resources and advocacy.
• Storm King Art CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum pass program: free admission for two adults and all children under age 18 living in same household, per day, per Membership.
• Boscobel House and GardensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum pass program: up to four guests access to grounds and/or house tour with reservations required.
• Hudson River MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum pass program: free general admission up to four guests to Museum and galleries. Additional costs for planetarium and Glenview tours.
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum pass: free admission for two adults and two children, access to express Members-only line, discounted guest tickets.
• American Museum of Natural HistoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTwo vouchers per household per year, each for free admission to museum and one exhibit/show. Reservations required ahead of time.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily pass (up to five individuals) free admission to Presidential Library and Museum ONLY.
• DIA BeaconminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree admission for up to five guests accompanied by cardholder, free admission for children 18 and under.
• Putnam History MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree admission for two adults and their children to exhibits and lecture series, open Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-4pm.
• Mohonk PreserveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPass for up to 4 people in one car.
• Liberty Science CenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner$3 discount on admission tickets for patrons presenting Putnam Valley Library card.
• Lincoln Depot MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUp to four guests free admission during regular hours. Not valid for special events requiring additional fees.
• Friends of the Putnam Valley LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent organization that supports the Library through volunteer activity and fundraising. Donated museum passes and funds library programs.
• NY State Parks (Empire Pass)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree entry for one vehicle and occupants for most NY state-operated parks and recreational facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• OverDrive (Libby): Digital content platform whose Libby/OverDrive app provides the e-book and e-audiobook lending Putnam Valley depends on. Critical infrastructure vendor and ecosystem counterpart rather than a direct competitor.
• Kanopy: Library-focused streaming service Putnam Valley contracts to provide 30,000+ films to cardholders. Adjacent ecosystem partner enabling the library's film programming with no direct retail overlap.

Regional players

• Westchester Library System: Neighboring regional cooperative library system serving Westchester County. Functionally analogous to MHLS but for a different geography; relevant comparable for system-wide shared-catalog and digital platform economics.

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library: Largest public library system in the region. Same mission and service categories but operates at dramatically larger scale and geographic scope; useful as a reference for service breadth and operating model rather than direct competition.

Emerging players

• Putnam Valley Historical Society: Local heritage/museum organization operating from the former one-room schoolhouse in Adams Corners where Putnam Valley Library was once briefly housed. Adjacent cultural-heritage peer serving overlapping Putnam Valley audiences.

Direct peers

• Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS): Regional cooperative of public libraries in the Mid-Hudson region. Putnam Valley is a member library fully integrated into MHLS's shared catalog; functionally MHLS defines Putnam Valley's reach and digital service model.
• Cold Spring Public Library: Small village public library in Putnam County, MHLS member offering directly comparable services including museum passes and digital lending; benchmarks Putnam Valley's community library economics.
• Desmond-Fish Public Library (Garrison / Philipstown): Adjacent Putnam County public library in the MHLS network serving Philipstown/Garrison. Directly comparable small-town library operating model and community service mix.
• Mahopac Public Library: Putnam County sister library within the Mid-Hudson Library System serving a comparable suburban residential community; similar scale, mission, and service mix (collections, children's programs, museum passes, digital lending).
• Brewster Public Library (Southeast): Neighboring Putnam County public library of broadly similar size and patron base. Directly comparable community public-library offering including programs, museum passes, and a comparable digital ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/putnam-valley-free-library

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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