Ogden Farmers' Library

What Ogden Farmers' Library does

Ogden Farmers' Library is a single-location public library serving the Spencerport community and surrounding Ogden area in Monroe County, New York. The institution, with origins traced to 1815, operates as a nonprofit public service funded through local tax revenue and provides free access to books, digital media, research databases, and community programming to residents of all ages. Its 10-person staff operates a physical facility at 269 Ogden Center Rd, with services structured around Adult, Teen, and Kids divisions, plus specialized collections in Genealogy & Local History and a community Seed Library.

The library's product surface is built on top of the Monroe County Library System (MCLS) catalog and research databases, supplemented by third-party digital content partnerships with HOOPLA (streaming media, audiobooks, e-books, comics), KANOPY (documentary and indie film streaming), and LIBBY/OverDrive (e-book and audiobook lending). Additional services include room reservations, mobile printing, copy/print/fax, public internet access, a Seed Library lending program, VIP Passes for cultural institutions, summer reading programs, and an annual book sale fundraiser. There is no proprietary technology layer; the library functions as a distribution and community-aggregation node on top of county- and vendor-provided infrastructure.

The business model is a non-commercial public utility: services are free at point of use and revenue is derived from local government appropriations rather than user fees or commercial pricing. Patron engagement is driven through Facebook, Instagram, an e-newsletter, the library website, and a community events calendar. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no private investors, no parent-subsidiary relationships, and no M&A activity — the institution operates as a standalone chartered public nonprofit with board governance and a Friends-of-the-Library volunteer base.

Name

Ogden Farmers' Library

Legal name

Ogden Farmers' Library

Website

https://ogdenlibrary.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ogden Farmers' Library is a single-location, publicly funded nonprofit public library in Spencerport, New York, serving the local Ogden community with free access to physical and digital collections, MCLS-integrated catalog services, HOOPLA/KANOPY/LIBBY streaming, and community programs for all ages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF), Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community lending
• Digital media access
• Children's literacy programs
• Genealogy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Spencerport

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. Public Library Services: Free public library services funded through local government/tax revenue. Services are provided at no cost to community residents, with membership available through library cards. Revenue comes from public funding rather than user fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ogden Farmers' Library is a free public library serving Spencerport, NY and the surrounding Ogden area with physical and digital lending collections, research databases, children's and teen programming, genealogy and local history resources, and community meeting spaces. It distributes digital content through integrated third-party platforms (HOOPLA, KANOPY, LIBBY) tied to the Monroe County Library System (MCLS) catalog, and offers supplementary services such as printing, fax, internet access, room reservations, and a community Seed Library. Operations are funded primarily through local tax revenue and supported by donations and an annual book sale.

Product overview

Ogden Farmers' Library operates as a single-location public library system offering a unified portfolio of services rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering includes physical and digital collections accessible through the MCLS Catalog and MCLS Databases, supplemented by digital content platforms (HOOPLA, KANOPY, LIBBY) and VIP passes for cultural institutions. Library services are organized by patron division (Adult, Teen, Kids) plus specialized collections (Genealogy & Local History, Seed Library), with additional services including room reservations, printing, internet access, and community programs like Summer Reading. The digital integrations (HOOPLA, KANOPY, LIBBY) function as supplementary add-on services that extend access to streaming and eContent beyond the traditional catalog.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Cards (Membership) Free library membership cards providing access to physical collections, digital resources, and library services for community residents.
• Adult Division Library services and programs designed for adult patrons, including age-appropriate collections, events, and educational resources.
• Teen Division Library services and programs designed for teenage patrons, including teen-focused collections, events, and study resources.
• Kids Division Library services and programs designed for children, including age-appropriate collections, events, and educational resources.
• Genealogy & Local History Collection Specialized research services and collections for genealogical research and local historical documentation of the Ogden area.
• Seed Library Community seed lending program allowing patrons to borrow seeds, grow plants, and return seeds at the end of the season.
• Reserve a Room Room reservation service for community meetings and events at the library facility.
• Mobile Print Remote printing service allowing patrons to send print jobs from their devices to the library's printers.
• Copy, Print, and Fax In-library document services including photocopying, printing, and fax capabilities.
• Internet Access Public computer and Wi-Fi internet access services provided at the library facility.
• Summer Reading Program Seasonal reading program encouraging children, teens, and adults to read during summer months.
• Newsletter (e-News) Email newsletter service keeping patrons informed about library events, new materials, and updates.
• Annual Book Sale Annual fundraiser event offering donated books and media for sale to the community.
• VIP Passes Special passes providing access to museums, parks, and cultural institutions for library patrons.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MCLS (Monroe County Library System)coreTechnology or IntegrationMonroe County Library System provides the unified catalog and database access for Ogden Farmers' Library. Patrons can access the MCLS Catalog and MCLS Databases through the library's website, connecting local library services to the broader county library network.
• HOOPLAcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital content platform partnership providing access to e-books, audiobooks, music, movies, and TV shows. Library members can access HOOPLA content through the library's website with valid library card.
• KANOPYcoreTechnology or IntegrationStreaming video platform partnership offering access to indie films, documentaries, and educational content. Library provides KANOPY access as part of digital collections.
• LIBBY (OverDrive)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital lending platform for e-books and audiobooks. LIBBY provides the primary digital reading platform accessible through the library's digital collections.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Library of Congress: National library of the United States providing extensive collections, research databases, and digital access. Comparable in being a public-sector information services institution, though at vastly larger scale and federal rather than municipal level.
• Monroe County Library System: The county-wide library system of which Ogden Farmers' Library is a member. Provides unified catalog and database access to member libraries in Monroe County, NY. Comparable as a regional library authority operating the same public library model at broader geographic scale.

Direct peers

• New York Public Library: Major public library system serving New York City residents with physical collections, digital lending, community programs, and partnerships with HOOPLA/LIBBY. Operates the same nonprofit public library model with free community membership and similar service categories (Adult/Teen/Kids divisions, research databases, cultural passes).
• Boston Public Library: Historic public library system serving Boston residents with physical branches, digital content access, and community programming. Operates an identical nonprofit public library model including genealogy/local history collections, children's and teen divisions, and digital lending partnerships.
• Brooklyn Public Library: Brooklyn-based public library system offering free library cards, digital collections, community programming, and educational services. Closely comparable in offering the same core public library services — physical lending, e-books, streaming, children's literacy, and community meeting spaces — under the same nonprofit, tax-funded model.
• Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Multi-branch public library system serving Pittsburgh with traditional lending, digital collections, and educational programming. Comparable as a tax-funded, free-to-patron public library offering the same mix of physical and digital collections, age-based divisions, and community events.
• Chicago Public Library: Large municipal public library serving Chicago with branch locations, digital lending, and educational outreach. Operates the same public library business model (free cards, tax funding, HOOPLA/LIBBY integrations, kids/teen/adult programming) as Ogden Farmers' Library, just at much larger scale.
• Los Angeles Public Library: Major public library system serving Los Angeles with extensive digital and physical collections, community programs, and free library cards. Closely comparable in operating model — nonprofit, tax-funded, free community membership, age-based divisions, and digital lending partnerships.
• Seattle Public Library: Municipal public library serving Seattle residents with physical branches, digital content, and community programming. Offers the same mix of services — physical lending, e-books/audiobooks via LIBBY, streaming, children's literacy, and community meeting spaces — under a free public library model.
• San Francisco Public Library: Municipal public library serving San Francisco with branch locations, digital lending, and community programming. Operates the same nonprofit public library model with free library cards, HOOPLA/LIBBY integrations, age-based divisions, and educational/community programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ogdenfarmerslibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/ogdenlibrary
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ogden-farmers-library

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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