Perry Public Library

What Perry Public Library does

Perry Public Library is a non-profit association library located at 3753 Main Street in Perry, Ohio, serving the residents of Perry Township, Perry Village, and North Perry Village in Lake County. Founded in 1929 and restructured as an association library in 1953, it is one of only 19 association libraries among Ohio's 251 public libraries, governed by a 9-member Board of Trustees elected by adult residents who hold a $1 lifetime Association membership. The library operates on a tax-funded revenue model delivering free services to cardholders, with incidental transaction revenue from a $35 passport execution fee and notary/copy services. Its distribution is omnichannel: a single physical branch, an online catalog at search.perrypubliclibrary.org, the CLEVNET consortium for shared digital lending, and school outreach to Perry Schools.

The library's product portfolio is a unified service platform rather than a modular SaaS architecture. Core offerings include the public catalog, the Library of Things (lending telescopes, microscopes, smart watches, and science kits), and digital content services (Libby for ebooks/audiobooks via CLEVNET, Hoopla for multi-format digital media, Kanopy for streaming video, and Mango Languages for 70+ languages). A research database suite provides EBSCOhost, World Book Online, Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, Fold3, NewsBank, and OhioMeansJobs. Ancillary services include U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance, notary, tech help, meeting room rentals, youth literacy programs, and homebound delivery. Technology infrastructure relies on CLEVNET consortium membership and OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network) for database access; no proprietary platform or public API is documented.

Go-to-market is community-led: walk-in visits, the online catalog, digital platforms, school partnerships, and community events such as Library on the Lawn and League of Libraries: America 250. Marketing channels are limited to the library's website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, RSS feed, and in-person community programming. Customer segments are horizontal — general residents, children/youth, educators, and adults/seniors — with no enterprise or commercial customers. The library does not disclose revenue and has no funding rounds, acquisitions, or external investors; growth is programmatic and incremental rather than commercial.

Name

Perry Public Library

Legal name

Perry Public Library Association

Website

https://perrypubliclibrary.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perry Public Library is a tax-funded, non-profit association library in Lake County, Ohio serving three municipalities with free lending, digital media, research databases, passport services, and community programs via CLEVNET and OPLIN consortium partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

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)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Digital lending
• Research databases
• Youth literacy programs
• Community programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Perry

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 Library Funding: Perry Public Library is a tax-funded association library serving residents of Lake County, Ohio. Funding comes from public taxes rather than commercial revenue. The library provides free services to cardholders.
2. Passport Acceptance Facility Fees: The library acts as an official U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility, collecting a $35 execution fee per passport application. This is a government-authorized service fee rather than a commercial revenue stream.
3. Notary and Copy Services: The library offers notary services and copies/faxes for a fee as ancillary services to the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Perry Public Library is a tax-funded association library providing free lending of physical and digital materials, research database access, youth literacy programs, and community services to residents of Perry Township, Perry Village, and North Perry Village in Lake County, Ohio. The library also serves as an official U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility and offers notary, copying, tech help, meeting room, and homebound delivery services as ancillary offerings.

Product overview

Perry Public Library is a public library in Perry, Ohio operating as an association library governed by a Board of Trustees elected by Association members. The library offers a unified service portfolio combining traditional lending with extensive digital resources. Core offerings include the public catalog for physical and digital material management, a Library of Things for non-traditional lending, and digital content services (Libby for eBooks/audiobooks, Hoopla for streaming media, Kanopy for video, Mango Languages for learning, and NewsBank for news archives). The research database suite includes World Book Online Suite, EBSCOhost databases, and genealogy resources (Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageQuest, Fold3). Additional services encompass youth literacy programs, passport acceptance, notary services, tech help, meeting room rental, and homebound services. The portfolio functions as a single unified library system rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perry Public Library Catalog Online catalog allowing library cardholders to search, browse, manage checkouts, renew items, place holds, and access account features 24/7.
• Libby Digital Lending Free ebook and audiobook lending app for library cardholders, integrated with the CLEVNET consortium for digital borrowing across devices.
• Hoopla Digital Media Digital media lending platform offering free borrowing of audiobooks, ebooks, comics, movies, TV shows, magazines, and music for library cardholders.
• Kanopy Streaming Free streaming service providing library cardholders access to thousands of movies and TV shows for educational and entertainment use.
• Mango Languages Language-learning platform offering over 70 languages with real-world conversational lessons accessible to library cardholders.
• NewsBank News Archive News research database consolidating current and archived content from newspaper titles, newswires, web editions, blogs, videos, and broadcast transcripts for library cardholders.
• World Book Online Suite Comprehensive e-learning resource suite including World Book Kids, World Book Student, World Book Advanced, World Book Timelines, World Book Early Learning, and Spanish and French editions for library cardholders.
• EBSCOhost Databases Collection of EBSCO research databases covering Explora (Primary, Secondary, Middle, Literary), Consumer Health Complete, Business Source Premier, Biography Reference Bank, Science Reference Center, Hobbies and Crafts Source, Home Improvement Source, Points of View Reference Center, American and English Full Text Literature Collections, and Small Business Source.
• Ancestry Library Edition In-library genealogy database providing access to U.S. Census records, military records, court and probate records, vital and church records, directories, and passenger lists for genealogical research.
• HeritageQuest Online Genealogy research database enabling searches of census records, books, serials, and historical records available to library cardholders.
• Fold3 Military Records Historical U.S. military records database featuring stories, photos, and personal documents of military veterans available for in-library research.
• OhioMeansJobs Career Resources Employment and career resources helping library cardholders find jobs, learn career skills, and meet government benefits requirements.
• Library of Things Collection of non-traditional lending items including RingFit Adventure Switch Game, Light Tracing Pad, Mess-Free Paint Set, Bubble Machine, Smart Watch, Blockley Game, Spy Detector, Computerized Telescope, Digital Microscope, stencils, and science kits available for library cardholder checkout.
• Youth Services Programs Youth-focused services including 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading incentive program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio book delivery program, K-5 Literacy Resources, Teen Education Resources, story times, and Video and Board Games lending.
• Passport Acceptance Services Official U.S. Department of State Passport Acceptance Facility providing passport applications, renewals via Form DS-82, and acceptance services for first-time applicants by appointment, with a $35 execution fee paid to the library.
• Tech Help Services 30-minute one-on-one technology assistance appointments helping patrons with mobile devices, computer tasks, eBook downloading, and basic tech needs, including a specialized Tech Help for Seniors program for patrons ages 55 and older.
• Meeting Room Rental Conference and meeting room spaces available for reservation by patrons and community groups for meetings and gatherings.
• Public Computers and Wi-Fi Public computer access and wireless internet connectivity available for library cardholders during operating hours.
• Homebound Services Library services delivered to patrons who are unable to visit the library in person, including materials delivery and outreach support.
• Notary Services Notary public services offered to library patrons for a fee as an ancillary community service.
• Copies, Faxes, and More Copying and fax services offered to library patrons for a fee as an ancillary community service.
• Educator Services Services tailored for teachers including teacher cards, classroom story times, teacher loans, curated book boxes, teacher recommended reading, and library field trips aligned with Ohio Learning Standards.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lake County Library Systems (8 systems)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026The League of Libraries: America 250 program invites patrons to visit 6 of 8 Lake County library systems to collect stamps in their passport booklet for a chance to win prizes. This partnership celebrates America's 250th birthday and promotes inter-library cooperation.
• Lifeline, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Lifeline, Inc. serves as Lake County's liaison for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio. The program sends free books to children from birth until they begin school. Perry Public Library partners with Lifeline to connect local children with this early literacy program.
• CLEVNETcoreTechnology or IntegrationCLEVNET is a consortium of libraries providing shared catalog systems, digital lending (Libby app), and resource sharing. Perry Public Library participates in this regional library network for expanded access to materials.
• OPLIN (Ohio Public Library Information Network)coreTechnology or IntegrationOPLIN provides access to multiple databases including Mango Languages, Northstar Digital Literacy, Consumer Reports, Morningstar Investments, Gale Legal Forms, Data Axle, and OhioMeansJobs. Also provides links to World Book, Explora, and other EBSCO databases.
• Perry SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive school outreach including library field trips, curated book boxes, classroom story times, and teacher recommended reading. Services aligned with Ohio Learning Standards.
• U.S. Department of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerry Public Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility authorized to accept passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. The library collects execution fees and provides application forms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mentor Public Library: Mentor Public Library is another Lake County, Ohio public library serving a comparable suburban township. It is a direct peer given its shared CLEVNET consortium membership, similar community-library service model, and overlapping service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCclPkGuBKphiaOyUIQf3qNg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PerryPublicLibrary
• Instagraminstagram.com/perrylibraryoh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perry-public-library

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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