PORT CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

What PORT CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY does

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is a chartered municipal public library established in 1876, serving the residents of Port Chester and Rye Brook in Westchester County, New York, from a single headquarters at 1 Haseco Ave. The library operates with 14 employees and is funded primarily through municipal appropriations from the two villages it serves, making it a government-backed community institution rather than a commercial enterprise. Ancillary revenue is generated through minor user fees including late fines ($0.25-$2.00/day depending on material type) and printing services ($0.15 per black-and-white page, $0.35 per color page).

Its service platform rests on the Aspen Discovery catalog system for account management, holds, and renewals, supplemented by Princh for mobile printing, TumbleBooks for children's digital content, and digitized local newspaper archives spanning 1860 to 1998. Programming is segmented across Adult, Teen, and Children's departments and includes ESL and literacy services, blind and visually impaired support, homebound delivery, book and film clubs, college planning, Chromebook lending, museum passes, and a Local Author Showcase. Distribution is multi-modal: in-person visits, curbside pickup, phone support, and online self-service.

The library's go-to-market is community-led, relying on municipal partnerships with the Villages of Port Chester, Rye Brook, and the Town of Rye, alongside institutional ties to Port Chester Public Schools and Blind Brook Public Schools, and membership in the Westchester Library System for shared catalog, inter-library loans, and county-wide programming. Marketing is conducted organically via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, an email newsletter, and the PCRBPL Reads blog. The 150th Anniversary Gala is scheduled for November 14, 2026.

Name

PORT CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY

Legal name

Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library

Website

https://portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is a chartered municipal public library founded in 1876 that serves the residents of Port Chester and Rye Brook, New York, providing physical and digital collections, educational programming, and community services from a single location with 14 employees.

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 (519), Educational Support Services (611710)

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), Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing) (EDAEAGAF), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library programs
• Library card services
• Digital library resources
• Literacy and education

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Chester

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Library Card Fees: Library cards are provided to residents of Port Chester and Rye Brook free of charge. Non-residents can purchase a Westchester Library card.
2. Late Fees and Fines: Revenue generated from late return fines on materials including DVDs, videos, magazines, books, and audiobooks. Fines range from $0.25 to $2.00 per day depending on material type.
3. Printing Services: Revenue from printing services at $0.15 per black and white page and $0.35 per color page.
4. Public Funding: The library operates as a public institution supported by municipal funding from Port Chester and Rye Brook.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is a municipal public library that provides free borrowing of physical and digital media, library card services, educational and cultural programming for adults, teens, and children, and community-based services including ESL/literacy support, curbside pickup, mobile printing, Chromebook lending, museum passes, and access to research databases and local newspaper archives dating from 1860-1998.

Product overview

Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library offers a unified public library service platform providing physical and digital resource access. The core offerings include library card services with integrated catalog management through Aspen Discovery, curbside pickup, and a comprehensive program calendar spanning adult, teen, and children's services. The library provides technology services including Chromebook lending and mobile printing, along with specialized offerings such as ESL and literacy programs, college planning resources, museum passes, and an e-resources collection including TumbleBooks and research databases. The Local Author Showcase platform enables community authors to share their work through video presentations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Card Services Library card registration and issuance for residents of Port Chester and Rye Brook, with defined loan periods, fine structures, and renewal options for various materials including DVDs, books, and audiobooks.
• Catalog, Account & Renewals Online catalog system allowing patrons to search, browse, place holds, renew items, and manage their library accounts through the Aspen Discovery platform.
• Curbside Pick-Up Service Contactless service allowing patrons to request materials and pick them up outside the library building without entering.
• Program Calendar Calendar of library events including adult programs, children's programs, teen activities, ESL and literacy classes, book clubs, and film clubs.
• Adult Department Services Services for adult patrons including programs, blind and visually impaired services, ESL and literacy, health and insurance information, homebound services, and local author showcase.
• Teen Department Services Services for teen patrons including college planning resources, librarian recommendations, and research databases.
• Children's Department Services Services for children including programs, grab and go crafts, librarian recommendations, and websites for kids.
• Chromebook Loaning Lending program providing Chromebook laptops to patrons for use at the library or borrowing.
• Mobile Printing Printing service allowing patrons to print documents from their mobile devices using the Princh platform, at $0.15 per black-and-white page and $0.35 per color page.
• Museum Passes Program providing free or discounted passes to local museums for library patrons.
• e-Resources and Online Databases Digital resources including TumbleBooks, research databases, local newspaper archives, and learn online courses.
• Local Author Showcase Platform showcasing local authors through video submissions featuring book discussions and readings.
• College Planning Resources Resources and programs helping students with college admissions, entrance exams, and financial aid including FAFSA guidance.

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Westchester Library SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe library is part of the Westchester Library System, providing access to shared catalog resources, inter-library loans, research tools, and county-wide programs and services including Learn Online, Jobs & Careers, and Research Tools resources.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York Public Library: Largest public library system in the United States serving New York City. Directly comparable as a public library providing physical collections, digital resources, programming, and community partnerships — though at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Westchester Library System: Regional cooperative of which Port Chester-Rye Brook is a member; offers shared catalog, inter-library loan, Learn Online, and county-wide programming. Most directly comparable as the umbrella system Port Chester participates in.
• Brooklyn Public Library: Major New York State public library system serving Brooklyn with branches, digital resources, and educational programming. Comparable as a New York public library offering physical/digital collections and community programming at scale.
• Queens Public Library: Large New York State public library system with multilingual programming and community services. Comparable for its ESL/literacy offerings, diverse demographic programming, and digital infrastructure similar to Port Chester's.
• White Plains Public Library: Nearby Westchester County municipal library offering similar adult, teen, and children's programming plus digital resources. Closely comparable by geography, governance model, and service mix to Port Chester-Rye Brook.
• Greenwich Library: Adjacent Fairfield County (Connecticut) public library with comparable programming, digital offerings, and community-partnership model. Functions as a regional peer across the state border from Port Chester.
• Mamaroneck Public Library: Small Westchester County municipal library serving the Town/Village of Mamaroneck and Larchmont. Closely comparable in scale, governance, and programming mix to Port Chester-Rye Brook.

Others

• ByWater Solutions: Provider of the Aspen Discovery catalog platform that Port Chester-Rye Brook uses. Comparable as the technology vendor enabling the library's digital discovery and account services.
• OverDrive: Major digital library platform operator (Libby app) used by most U.S. public libraries. Comparable as a library-ecosystem enabler in the digital lending space Port Chester participates in via Westchester system resources.
• TumbleBooks: Children's digital book collection provider used by Port Chester-Rye Brook. Comparable as the supplier of the library's children's e-content vertical.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PCRBLIBRARY
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRI6wBIQLUEhznCuwiztjIw
• Facebookfacebook.com/pcrb.library
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcrblibrary

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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