Larchmont Public Library

What Larchmont Public Library does

The Larchmont Public Library is a private, non-profit public library serving the Village of Larchmont and the Unincorporated Mamaroneck area in Westchester County, New York. The institution traces to a 1922 land donation by playwright Edward F. Albee and opened its doors on November 29, 1926, marking its centennial in 2026. It operates from a single facility at 121 Larchmont Avenue, with two private study rooms (Tutor Room seating up to 4, Conference Room seating up to 8), a Burchell Children's Room (created in 2010), a Teen Loft, and program spaces. It is one of 38 libraries in the Westchester Library System cooperative.

The library's service offering centers on physical and digital collections, educational support, cultural enrichment, and community programming. Core digital infrastructure includes the Evergreen catalog and a newly launched WLS Mobile App (February 2025) for mobile catalog access, holds, fine payments, and ISBN scanning. Digital content is delivered through a portfolio of third-party platforms: Libby/Overdrive (eBooks/audiobooks, Kindle-compatible), Hoopla (instant borrows including BingePass/SeasonPass), Kanopy (streaming video), Medici.tv (classical arts), The Shelf (Spanish-language streaming), Mango Languages (70+ languages), Tutor.com (live tutoring, expanded in 2025 to include CTE topics and Excel/Python/Java), and FamilySearch (genealogy). The library offers curated digital subscriptions (NYT All Access, WSJ), a Museum Pass program covering institutions such as Storm King Art Center, Frick Collection, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and Mohonk Preserve, plus a Library of Things (loanable board games and tech items). Programs span all age groups — storytimes and summer reading for children, Battle of the Books and college prep for teens, book groups and exercise classes for adults and seniors — augmented by virtual sessions on Zoom.

The revenue model is a mix of recurring public funding (municipal appropriations tied to the Village of Larchmont tax base) and donations channeled through the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library, a separate non-profit that sponsors premium subscriptions, museum passes, and programs. All core services (book borrowing, digital content, programs, study rooms, museum passes) are free with a valid library card for residents of Larchmont and Unincorporated Mamaroneck; the pricing posture is freemium with no paid tiers. Governance is by an independent Library Board of Trustees (recently transitioned chair from Pamela Dubitsky to Lauren Gottfried), and the library is led on an interim basis by Paul Doherty following the May 14, 2026 departure of Director Andrew Farber. Marketing and outreach are conducted through the larchmontlibrary.org website, a Constant Contact email newsletter, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).

Name

Larchmont Public Library

Legal name

Larchmont Public Library

Website

https://larchmontlibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Larchmont Public Library is a non-profit public library serving the Village of Larchmont and Unincorporated Mamaroneck in Westchester County, NY, offering free physical and digital collections, educational platforms, museum passes, and community programs for residents of all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (519210), Libraries and Archives (51921), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library programs
• Digital media lending
• Museum pass lending
• Educational resource access

Headquarters

HQ city

Larchmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: The library operates as a public institution funded primarily through municipal funding and tax revenues to serve the Village of Larchmont and Unincorporated Mamaroneck community.
2. Donations and Friends of the Library: The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library supports library services through donations and fundraising, sponsoring digital subscriptions like NYT and WSJ for cardholders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Larchmont Public Library is a community public library that lends physical books, eBooks, audiobooks, DVDs, and other media, and provides free access to digital content platforms (Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy), research databases, museum passes, study rooms, and community programming for residents of Larchmont and Unincorporated Mamaroneck. Services are delivered through the physical library building, an online catalog (Evergreen), the WLS Mobile App, and the Westchester Library System cooperative network. The library supports literacy, lifelong learning, and community engagement through curated collections, educational programs for all ages, language learning, tutoring, and cultural enrichment initiatives.

Product overview

Larchmont Public Library operates as a community public library offering physical and digital collections through the Evergreen catalog system. Core services include physical book lending, a comprehensive digital content ecosystem spanning multiple platforms (Libby/Overdrive for ebooks and audiobooks, Hoopla for instant digital borrows, Kanopy for streaming video), and access to research databases including FamilySearch for genealogy and Mango Languages for language learning. The library provides educational support through Tutor.com for live tutoring and homework help, offers digital subscriptions to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and maintains a Museum Pass program for regional cultural institutions. Additional services include the Library of Things (loanable board games and tech items), room reservations for study/meetings, curbside pickup, interlibrary loan, and diverse community programs for adults, teens, and children. The library recently launched the WLS Mobile App for on-the-go catalog access and continues expanding its digital offerings through the Westchester Library System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Library Catalog & Account (Evergreen) Online catalog system for searching the library's collection, managing patron accounts, placing holds, renewing items, paying fines, and accessing digital content through the Westchester Library System. Available to all library cardholders.
• Digital Lending (eBooks, Audiobooks, Magazines) Lending service for ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, and downloadable media, available through multiple platforms for library cardholders.
• Kanopy Streaming Streaming video service offering movies, documentaries, indie and foreign films, available to library cardholders with reduced monthly tickets.
• Hoopla Digital Digital media platform for instant borrowing of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and comics, with BingePass and SeasonPass options.
• Libby (Overdrive) Ebooks and audiobooks lending platform; the only service compatible with Kindle devices, available to library cardholders.
• Tutor.com Online Tutoring Free online tutoring service with live homework help (9am-10pm daily), SAT/ACT/AP test prep, paper review, math drop-off service, and K-12 through adult learning support.
• Mango Languages Language learning platform offering over 70 world languages and English classes for library cardholders.
• FamilySearch Free genealogical research database with historical documents, records from multiple countries, and family tree building tools.
• New York Times Digital Access Free All Access digital subscription to The New York Times provided to library cardholders.
• Wall Street Journal Digital Access Free digital access to The Wall Street Journal for library cardholders with 3-day login requirement.
• Museum Passes Free or discounted admission passes to regional museums including Storm King Art Center, Dia Beacon, Frick Collection, 9/11 Memorial, Greenburgh Nature Center, Stamford Museum, Stone Barns, and Mohonk Preserve, bookable through MuseumKey.
• Library of Things Loanable non-book items including board games, laptop chargers (Chromebook and Mac), and other novelty items, bookable through MuseumKey.
• Remote and Mobile Printing Service allowing patrons to print documents remotely and pick up printed materials at the library.
• Study Room Reservation Reservation service for study rooms including Tutor Room (up to 4 people) and Conference Room (up to 8 people), reservable up to 60 days in advance.
• Curbside Pickup Contactless pickup service for library materials with scheduled appointments for cardholders.
• Interlibrary Loan Service allowing patrons to request materials from outside the Westchester Library System and receive article copies.
• WLS Mobile App Mobile application launched in February 2025 enabling patrons to access the catalog, manage accounts, place holds, pay fines, scan ISBNs, and browse across Westchester libraries.
• Medici.tv Streaming Streaming of classical music concerts, opera, dance, jazz, documentaries and master classes.
• The Shelf Streaming Spanish-language multimedia streaming entertainment service for library cardholders.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FamilySearchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026FamilySearch International announced collaboration with America250 for commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The library provides access to FamilySearch database for genealogical research.
• Westchester Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 1926The Larchmont Public Library is one of 38 public libraries in Westchester County that make up the Westchester Library System, providing shared digital resources, interlibrary loan, and collaborative services across the county.
• Friends of the Larchmont Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Friends of the Larchmont Public Library is a supporting organization that provides funding for enhanced services, sponsors digital subscriptions (NYT, WSJ), purchases museum passes, and funds programs and events.
• 9/11 Memorial & MuseumminorOthersLibrary provides museum pass for free admission for two adults and two children plus complimentary audio guides to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City.
• Frick CollectionminorOthersThe Friends of the Library funded acquisition of a museum pass for the newly renovated Frick Collection in Manhattan, providing free admission for cardholders.
• Storm King Art CenterminorOthersLibrary provides museum pass for Storm King Art Center, available for booking 45 days in advance. Pass provides access to the outdoor sculpture park.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Westchester Library System: The 38-library cooperative that Larchmont belongs to; not a direct competitor but the structural platform providing shared digital infrastructure, interlibrary loan, and cooperative procurement that defines Larchmont's operating environment.
• White Plains Public Library: WLS member library serving the city of White Plains; offers overlapping services at larger scale, functioning as a broader incumbent with deeper programming and physical footprint.
• New York Public Library: Large metropolitan public library system operating citywide; while not a direct competitor geographically, it sets the broader standard for public-library programming, digital lending, and cultural partnerships that smaller suburban libraries benchmark against.

Direct peers

• Mamaroneck Public Library: Neighboring public library serving the Town of Mamaroneck within the same Westchester Library System; directly comparable as a small municipal library with overlapping community footprint and shared WLS infrastructure.
• New Rochelle Public Library: Larger WLS member library serving New Rochelle; comparable core public-library mission and WLS-shared digital infrastructure, though operating at greater scale and within a more urbanized community.
• Bronxville Public Library: WLS member public library serving Bronxville — an affluent Westchester suburb; directly comparable size, service scope, and community programming model to Larchmont.
• Eastchester Public Library: WLS-affiliated public library serving Eastchester; comparable suburban public library operating under similar municipal funding structure with overlapping digital platform mix.
• Rye Free Reading Room: WLS member library serving Rye — an affluent Westchester suburb directly adjacent to Larchmont; highly comparable community profile, funding model, programming mix, and museum pass offerings.
• Harrison Public Library: Adjacent Westchester County public library serving Harrison residents through the WLS; comparable scale, funding model, and programming mix for a suburban commuter-belt community.
• Pelham Public Library: WLS member library serving Pelham residents; comparable small-municipality public library with similar programming, museum pass, and digital lending offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOsS0ZEfRVmQJOmot2w-hVQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/larchmontpubliclibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/larchmontpubliclibrary/?hl=en
• Xx.com/larchmontlib
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larchmont-public-library

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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