Three Rivers Public Library ends fiscal year with $254K surplus amid busy summer season

In its annual fiscal year-to-date report, the Three Rivers Public Library reported a surplus of approximately $254,000, with more than $1.5 million in assets as of June 30. 

The figures, discussed at Tuesday’s board meeting, reflect a nearly 19% increase in total assets over the past year, alongside a 16.9% increase in surplus compared to the prior fiscal year. The library enters fiscal year 2026 with a strong financial foundation. 

Also presented at the meeting were reports from the children’s, young adult, and adult librarians, highlighting each department’s community initiatives. 

The children’s department reported strong June numbers, with steady attendance at weekly story time sessions with Mr. B. 

Discussion turned more cautious when addressing the young adult services, which continue to face challenges. 

“Teens, those are the hard group because they have everything going on — whether it’s sports or jobs or even being able to get here,” said Library Director Erin Zabonick.

The adult services report remained steady, with 40 sign-ups for this year’s summer reading challenge. 

Other updates included a slight drop in overall summer reading program participation compared to last year, continued delays in the delivery of new front doors, confirmation that Hoopla will continue to be offered by the library, and news that Books and Brews Club will be relocating due to the closure of Roosters.

The fun wasn’t confined to the meeting room as in the parking lot Clark Lewis, the “Juggler Extraordinaire” performed in front of a full and lively crowd. From shapeshifting through furniture to balancing on improbable objects and “life-threatening” juggling, Lewis enamored the crowd.

Maxwell Knauer is a staff writer with Watershed Voice.