Public Libraries

Fundraising in Public Libraries

Question

I have always been under the impression that it is illegal for public libraries to fundraise on their own, aside from 2 book sales per year.

Pass-Through Status for Libraries

Question

A local artist has asked for us to become a fiscal sponsor (act as a “pass-through” organization). Is this something a public library can do?

Tax Exempt Rentals

Question

The library is chartered as a school district public library and thus exempt from NYS sales tax.