An association library is a library that is privately controlled, but which meets the statutory definition for a public library in a given state of the United States. The association governing an association library is established for the express purpose of governing said library (i.e., a board is established for the purpose of governing the library; the library is not governed, for example, by a school board, which has other, non-library-related, purposes.)
- President: Deb Root
- Vice President: Carol Bush
- Secretary: Carolyn Miller
- Treasurer: Donna Emrick
- Voting Member: Linda Clayson
- Voting Member: Belinda Thompson
- Voting Member: Cori Carlin
Being a board member is a volunteer position. We are looking for more trustees and would be happy to have you join us.
Library Staff
- Library Director: Raeanne Smith
- Librarian: Carrie Jefferds
An association library is a library that is privately controlled, but which meets the statutory definition for a public library in a given state of the United States.
The association governing an association library is established for the express purpose of governing said library (i.e., a board is established for the purpose of governing the library; the library is not governed, for example, by a school board, which has other, non-library-related, purposes.)
President: Deb Root
Vice President: Carol Bush
Secretary: Carolyn Miller
Treasurer: Donna Emrick
Voting Member: Linda Clayson
Voting Member: Belinda Thompson
Voting Member: Cori Carlin
Library Director:
Started with the Genesee Library in May of 2017, before that Raeanne earned her associates degree in Culinary Arts from Alfred State College. She has worked in various restaurants throughout Cattaraugus County including eight seasons at Cummins Cider Mill and the Seneca Allegany Casino. Raeanne enjoys sharing her knowledge of food with her patrons by teaching cooking classes. July of 2022 Raeanne was awarded the Sustainable Practices Award from the Southern Tier Library System. In July of 2022 Raeanne became a dual director as she took on the Director position at the Scio Memorial Library. In 2024 Raeanne received a scholarship to attend NYLA. This was an annual conference for continued education.
