Blodgett Memorial Library

What Blodgett Memorial Library does

Blodgett Memorial Library is a municipal public library located at 37 Broad Street in Fishkill, New York, serving residents of the Fishkill and Wappingers School District area. Founded in 1934 as a memorial gift from Stephen W. Blodgett, the library is operated by an elected Board of Trustees under public funding derived primarily from municipal taxes approved through annual community budget votes, with supplemental support from the Friends of Blodgett volunteer organization through donations and fundraisers. The library is part of the Mid Hudson Library System cooperative, which provides shared catalog access, inter-library loan services, and regional digital resource procurement.

The library's service portfolio includes traditional physical lending, a Local History Collection with digitized materials available through New York Heritage Digital Collections, a Library of Things program featuring 22 themed lending kits (telescope, podcast microphone, metal detector, green screen, musical instruments, hiking gear), museum pass loans to 12+ regional cultural institutions, and digital resource access through Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Homeaccess, and Transparent Language Online. Community programming spans children, teens, and adults/seniors, including summer reading programs, exercise classes, support groups, and hobby clubs. Technology infrastructure is built on standard library platforms including the Mid Hudson shared catalog (discover.midhudsonlibraries.org), platform-partnered digital content services, and a WordPress-based website.

The business model is a freemium public service: all core services are provided free of charge to residents with valid library card identification. Revenue derives from tax appropriations (recurring public funding), donations and Friends of Blodgett fundraising (supplemental), and indirect value through shared system resources. The library employs approximately 9 staff members and operates expanded hours including Sunday service. Distribution occurs through the single physical site and remote digital platform access, with marketing conducted via website, email newsletter (Constant Contact), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and community programs.

Name

Blodgett Memorial Library

Legal name

Blodgett Memorial Library

Website

https://blodgettmemoriallibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blodgett Memorial Library is a municipal public library in Fishkill, New York, serving Fishkill and Wappingers School District residents with free physical lending, digital resources, museum passes, Library of Things kits, and community programs under the Mid Hudson Library System cooperative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Archives, Special Collections & Preservation Operations (Rare Materials, Conservation) (EDAEAGAJ), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community lending programs
• Digital library resources
• Local history archives
• Museum pass program

Headquarters

HQ city

Fishkill

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Tax Revenue: As a public library, Blodgett Memorial Library is funded primarily through municipal taxes and public funding. Annual budget is subject to community vote (November elections). The library receives support from the Mid Hudson Library System which provides shared resources funded by state and local funds.
2. Donations and Friends of Blodgett Fundraising: The Friends of Blodgett Library conducts fundraisers and annual appeal letters to the community. Donations are accepted through the library and via Zeffy platform. These supplemental funds support library programs and services beyond the base budget.
3. Free Services to Patrons: All core library services including book lending, digital resources, programs, museum passes, and Library of Things are provided free of charge to residents. Library cards are free with valid photo ID and proof of address.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Blodgett Memorial Library is a public library that provides free lending of physical books, digital resources (eBooks, audiobooks, streaming movies, language learning), a Library of Things program with 22 themed kits, museum passes to regional cultural institutions, a Local History Room with digitized archives, and community programs for all ages. All services are funded by municipal taxes and community donations, with the library operating as part of the Mid Hudson Library System cooperative. Free library cards are available to Fishkill and Wappingers School District residents with valid photo ID and proof of address.

Product overview

Blodgett Memorial Library operates as a traditional public library offering physical and digital lending services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of physical library collections and the online catalog search system integrated with the Mid Hudson Library System consortium. Supporting modules include digital resources (Homeaccess research databases, Overdrive-Libby for eBooks/audiobooks, Hoopla for streaming content, Kanopy for movies, and Transparent Language for language learning), a Library of Things lending program with 22 themed kits, museum pass loans, local history archives, and children's summer reading programs. The library also maintains a community presence through the Friends of Blodgett volunteer group and Board of Trustees governance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Catalog Search Online catalog search system enabling patrons to search and discover physical and digital library materials across the Mid Hudson Library System consortium.
• Digital Resources Suite of digital content platforms providing access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, streaming movies, and language learning resources through the library's online portal (Homeaccess, Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Transparent Language Online).
• Library of Things Collection of 22 lending kits containing specialized items including telescopes, podcasting equipment, musical instruments, hiking gear, lawn games, metal detector, green screen kit, and hobby supplies for patron checkout.
• Museum Passes Free museum pass program allowing patrons to borrow passes for local and regional museums including Firefighting Museum, FDR Presidential Library, Storm King Art Center, Hudson River Maritime Museum, DIA Art Foundation, and others.
• Local History Collection Historical and genealogical reference materials, local history room with specialized librarian, and digitized historic postcard collection available through New York Heritage Digital Collections.
• Children's Summer Reading Programs Annual summer reading programs for children featuring reading logs, prize incentives, and themed activities such as 'Color Our World' (2025) and 'Unearth a Story' (2026).

Quantifiable outcome

• Free library services available to all Fishkill and Wappingers School District residents
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mid Hudson Library SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlodgett Memorial Library is part of the Mid Hudson Library System, a cooperative network of libraries in the Hudson Valley region. This partnership provides shared catalog access (discover.midhudsonlibraries.org), inter-library loan services, shared digital resources, and collaborative purchasing of databases and electronic content. The library card system integrates with the regional system, and the library participates in system-wide initiatives including self-service online registration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library: Massive public library system serving NYC and a broad statewide research mission via NYPL's research libraries. Broadly comparable in offering type (public library services, special collections) but vastly different in scale, geography, and budget.

Others

• Mid Hudson Library System: Regional cooperative library system of which Blodgett is a member. Not a competitor but a parent/ecosystem partner that shapes Blodgett's catalog, technology, and resource access.
• New York Heritage Digital Collections: Statewide digital platform hosted by NYPL that distributes Blodgett's Local History digitization; a partner/ecosystem platform rather than a competitor, but relevant context for archival capability.

Direct peers

• Wappingers Falls Library District: Public library serving the Wappingers Falls area, sharing the Wappingers School District catchment with Blodgett. Comparable in scale and operating model within the Mid Hudson Library System.
• Patterson Library: Public library in Putnam County, NY; comparable small-town municipal library with similar program offerings and a local history collection, operating in the same Hudson Valley geography.
• East Fishkill Community Library: Public library serving East Fishkill, NY, also a member of the Mid Hudson Library System. Directly comparable in catchment (adjacent town), size, service mix, and tax-funded budget model.
• Howland Public Library: Public library in Beacon, NY — another small Hudson Valley municipal library with comparable services, community programming, and membership in the Mid Hudson Library System; directly comparable in scale, funding model, and patron profile.

Regional players

• Ramapo Catskill Library System: Another New York regional library cooperative covering the lower Hudson Valley / Catskills area. Comparable function to Mid Hudson Library System; a regional peer in cooperative library services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_Sd7cnmlMMCQEEag0WBMGg
• Facebookfacebook.com/blodgettmemoriallibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/friendsofblodgett
• Xx.com/fishkilllibrary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blodgett-memorial-library

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Blodgett Memorial Library