Livonia Public Library

What Livonia Public Library does

Livonia Public Library is a tax-supported public library chartered in 1952 (with roots to 1916) and operated under New York State Education Law by a volunteer Board of Trustees serving five-year terms. The library serves residents of the Town of Livonia, NY, and surrounding communities (Lakeville, South Lima, Hemlock, Conesus), with a free homebound delivery service extending reach to patrons who cannot visit in person. Its patron base is horizontal, comprising general community members, families and children, and homebound residents.

The library's core platform is the OWWL Library System shared catalog, integrating it with 42 libraries for search, reservation, and inter-library loan. Digital services are layered on top of this catalog through OverDrive (eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines), Mango Languages, Ancestry Library Edition (in-library use), and Consumer Reports via EBSCOhost. Physical infrastructure includes five public desktop computers, free WiFi, ten mobile hotspots for lending, and standard office equipment. Differentiated offerings include the Seed Library (sponsored by Eden Brothers and Harris Seeds), LEAP adventure passes, the LPL Book Club, fishing pole lending (NYSDEC-sponsored), Borrow and Play toy collection, room reservations via LibCal, and notary public services by appointment.

The library is funded primarily through the Town of Livonia operating budget, supplemented by donations and Friends of the Livonia Public Library fundraising (notably an annual auction). Pricing is free for core services (library cards, WiFi, hotspots, homebound delivery) with fee-based ancillary services: printing ($0.15 B&W / $0.60 color per page), fax ($0.50/page domestic, $3.00 international), and notary by appointment. There is no disclosed commercial revenue, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; operations run from a single headquarters at 2 Washington Street, Livonia, NY.

Name

Livonia Public Library

Legal name

Livonia Public Library

Website

https://livonialibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Livonia Public Library is a tax-supported public library in Livonia, NY, serving residents of Livonia, Lakeville, South Lima, Hemlock, and Conesus. It operates a free shared catalog through the OWWL Library System and offers digital, lending, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library programs
• Digital lending services
• Library research databases
• Community education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-Pupported Public Library Funding: The library operates as a town tax-supported facility re-chartered in 1952, receiving public funding through the town operating budget. Additional funding comes from donations, fundraising events (Friends of the Library auctions), and program sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Livonia Public Library provides free public library services including lending of physical books and media, free digital content (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines) via OverDrive, access to research databases (Ancestry Library Edition, Mango Languages, Consumer Reports), free public WiFi and mobile hotspot lending, and equipment use (computers, scanner, copier, fax). It also runs community programs such as a Seed Library, LEAP adventure passes, LPL Book Club, Tech Help sessions, Notary Public Services, Fishing Pole Lending Library, Borrow and Play Toy Collection, and homebound delivery to local residents.

Product overview

Livonia Public Library operates as a member of the OWWL Library System, providing a unified catalog across 42 libraries. The library offers a comprehensive mix of physical and digital services centered around its core catalog system, supplemented by OverDrive for eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Specialized offerings include the LEAP adventure pass program, LPL Book Club, Seed Library, Tech Help Sessions, and Notary Public Services. Equipment lending encompasses mobile hotspots, fishing poles, and toys. The library provides 5 public computers, free WiFi, and office equipment including copiers, printers, scanners, and fax machines. Homebound delivery extends services to patrons unable to visit in person. Room reservations enable community access to library spaces for programs and gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Livonia Public Library: Main public library brand serving Livonia, NY

Products and services

• Library Card Registration Free library card available to any resident age 5 or older; provides access to physical lending, digital resources, OWWL shared catalog, and inter-library loan across 42 libraries.
• eBooks and Audiobooks via OverDrive Digital lending service for eBooks and audiobooks through the OverDrive platform integrated with the OWWL Library System, available for download by patrons with a valid library card.
• Digital Magazines via OverDrive Digital magazine lending collection accessible through the OverDrive platform for patrons to read on various devices.
• Notary Public Services Notary services available to patrons by appointment for document authentication and legalization; arranged by calling 585-346-3450.
• Printing, Copying, and Fax Services Pay-as-you-go printing and copying (black and white $0.15/page, color $0.60/page, poster/ledger 11x17 at $0.50 B&W and $1.00 color) and faxing ($0.50/page, $3.00/page outside North America).
• Public Computing and Equipment Access 5 public desktop computers, free WiFi, 10 mobile hotspot lending units, free scanner use, copier, printer, and fax machine available for patron use.
• Homebound Delivery Service Free delivery of library materials to homebound patrons living within the towns of Livonia, Lakeville, South Lima, Hemlock, and Conesus who are unable to visit due to illness, condition, or disability.
• LEAP (Livonia Exploration and Adventure Pass) Local attraction pass program allowing patrons to explore and visit regional attractions and destinations within the community.
• LPL Book Club Monthly book discussion group meeting on the first Tuesday of each month with curated reading selections and copies available for reservation.
• Seed Library Community gardening program offering free seeds to patrons, sponsored by Eden Brothers and Harris Seeds, promoting sustainable gardening and community engagement.
• Tech Help Sessions Free one-on-one technology assistance program providing support with phones, laptops, email, and other digital devices, offered in partnership with Literacy Rochester.
• Borrow and Play Toy Collection Toy lending program sponsored by the Friends of the Livonia Public Library, allowing patrons to borrow educational and recreational toys.
• Fishing Pole Lending Library One-week fishing pole loan program sponsored by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), supporting outdoor recreation and fishing access for patrons.
• Ancestry Library Edition Access Genealogical research database providing access to historical records, census data, and family history resources for in-library patron use.
• Mango Languages Access Online language learning platform providing conversational instruction in multiple languages for patron self-paced learning.
• Consumer Reports via EBSCOhost Product review database accessible through EBSCOhost platform for patron research and product comparison.
• Room Reservation Service Meeting room and space reservation system (via LibCal) for community groups and patrons to reserve library facilities for programs and gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services for all community members including free library cards, free WiFi, free mobile hotspots (10 units), free homebound delivery
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eden BrothersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Eden Brothers sponsored the Seed Library program for 2025, providing seeds for community gardening and sustainability initiatives.
• Harris SeedsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Harris Seeds made a generous donation to the Seed Library at Livonia Public Library, supporting community gardening and the joy of planting.
• Crystal Images Photography (Crystal Bratcher)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Local photographer partnered with the library for Frame Your Future National Headshots Day event, providing free professional headshots to community members.
• OWWL Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe library is a proud member of the OWWL Library System, which provides access to the shared catalog of 42 libraries, enabling inter-library loans, reservations across the system, and collaborative resource sharing.
• Friends of the Livonia Public Library, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Friends of the Library organization supports library programs and services through fundraising, sponsors events like the Book Club, Borrow and Play Toy Collection, and the annual auction.
• Literacy RochestercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy Rochester provides the Tech Help program at the library, offering free one-on-one technology assistance sessions beginning March 2026. The library serves as a site for their digital literacy appointments.
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNYSDEC sponsors the Fishing Pole Lending Library, allowing one-week loans of fishing poles to patrons.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lima Public Library: Small-town public library in Lima, NY with comparable scale and tax-supported community model. Operates in the same general region of Western New York with overlapping patron demographics.
• Geneseo Public Library: Small-town public library in Livingston County, NY serving a similar rural community with comparable circulation, programs, and tax-supported model. Operates in the same county as Livonia, making catchment and demographics highly comparable.
• Hemlock Public Library: Neighbor public library in Hemlock, NY - also within Livonia's homebound delivery catchment. Comparable small-town OWWL member library with similar program offerings and community-driven model.
• Avon Free Library: Small public library in Avon, NY (Livingston County) with similar size, tax-supported structure, and community programming. Direct geographic and operational comparable within the same regional library network.
• Lake Placid Public Library: Small-town public library in Lake Placid, NY serving a similar rural NY community. Comparable scale, tax-supported model, and community-hub positioning with programs beyond traditional book lending.
• Conesus Public Library: Neighbor public library in Conesus, NY - explicitly within Livonia's homebound delivery catchment. Runs a similar small-town tax-supported model with comparable service mix and OWWL membership.

Broad incumbents

• Brooklyn Public Library: Large urban library system in New York State. Comparable public-library mission and digital-resource offerings, but operates as a much larger broad-incumbent system serving a dense urban borough rather than a small town.
• Rochester Public Library: Larger urban library system serving nearby Rochester, NY. Overlaps in service category and consortium-style shared catalog but operates at much greater scale, broader geography, and with deeper digital infrastructure investment.
• New York Public Library: Major metropolitan library system in New York State. Operates the same core public-library mission (free access, community programs, digital lending) but at vastly larger scale, serving as the broad incumbent reference point for any NY public library.

Emerging players

• OverDrive (Libby): Digital library content platform already integrated into Livonia via the OWWL system for eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Represents the emerging digital-first layer of library services that overlaps with traditional library lending.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LivoniaPublicLibrary
• Xx.com/livonialibrary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/livonia-public-library

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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