About the library
Lee-Whedon Memorial Library is a school district public library, permanently chartered by the State of New York in 1962. Original funding for the library was provided in 1928 by Mr. William U. Lee through a trust fund managed by his daughter, Mary Lee Whedon.
The library is chartered to serve the Medina Central School District, but in fact, serves all of Orleans County. As part of the NIOGA library system we share services with libraries in Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee Counties.
Approximately 85% of our funding comes from a library tax based on the school district boundaries. The remaining 15% comes from State and County aid, various grants, donations, bequests, and memorials. The School District does not own the library nor does it contribute any of its budget to the library. The tax levy is assessed at the same time as your school tax but it is a separate item.
Public libraries are legally considered limited public forums. This means that a public library is only obligated to permit the public to exercise rights consistent with the mission and purpose of the library. The library has the right to regulate all activities conducted on library property based on established policies.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees consists of five members, each serving a 5 year term. The Board is responsible for ensuring the financial stability and security of the library. The library owns the library building and land. Anyone wishing to
contact the Board can send mail by post, addressed to them at the library’s address.
Current Trustees are:
- President: Cynthia Kiebala – term ending 6/2025
- Vice President: Isabella Mark – term ending 6/2028
- Kathleen Boice – term ending 6/2029
- Stephen O’Dea – term ending 6/2026
- David Schwert – term ending 6/2027
The Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Quiet Room, except for the May meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m. prior to the Annual Meeting at 7:00 pm. If the library is closed on the second Monday we will generally reschedule the meeting for the following Monday. Check our calendar for exact dates.
Library staff
Lee-Whedon has five full-time staff members and six part-time staff, all of whom play an integral part in the growth and structure of our library. Library staff are public employees and as such are subject to Civil Service. You may email us at info@medinalibrary.org with any comments, questions, or concerns. This email is monitored by the Director and Assistant Director.
- Kristine Mostyn – Director, Librarian
- Samantha C. – Assistant Director, Librarian
- Sharon K. – Accounting Clerk / IT
- Lisa P. – Technical Services
- Patricia M. – Children’s Services
- Kelsie S. – Library Aide
- Joy C. – Library Aide
- Jessica K. – Library Aide
- Darlene S. – Library Aide
- Amanda W. – Library Aide
- Marna G. – Page
2025 Board Meetings
Unless otherwise noted all meetings start at 4pm
January 13
Special meeting January 30 at 10am
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12 (regular meeting at 6pm)
May 12 (Annual meeting at 7pm)
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 20
November 10
December 8
Board Minutes
Annual Meeting 2023
February 2024
March 2024
April 2024
May 2024
Annual Meeting 2024 (draft)
June 2024
July 2024
August 2024
September 2024
October 2024
Sp. Meeting November 6, 2024
November 2024
December 2024
January 2025
Sp. Meeting January 30, 2025
February 2025 (draft)
Sp. Meeting February 11, 2025 (draft)
Upcoming Board Meeting Documents:
Board Agenda
Treasurer’s Report
Director’s Report
GRANTS
2025
ALA, $2,000
GO-Art, $5,000
Erie Canalway Heritage Grant, $600
2024
Library Construction Grant, $795,320
GO-Art, $5,000
2023
GO-Art, $5,000
Dollar General, $1,375
ALA, $2,000
Curtis Foundation, $1,500
Sandstone Society, $800
2022
Library Construction Grant, $87,048
GO-Art, $5,000
2021
GO-Art, $5,000
WNYLRC Access & Innovation Grant, $11,000
APEX Clean Energy, $600
Emergency Connectivity Fund, $4,897
WNYLRC Action Grant, $641
Dollar General, $1,200
Curtis Foundation, $872
2020
Library Construction Grant, $192,795
ALA, $2,000
Sandstone Society, $500
2019
Library Construction Grant, $25,920
WNYLRC Access & Innovation Grant, $6,225
Curtis Foundation, $1,800
GO-Art
2018
Library Construction Grant, $105,154
GO-Art, $2,500
Sandstone Society, $500
2017
Dollar General, $1,600
GO-Art, $2,800
WNYLRC Access & Innovation Grant, $3,750
2016
Curtis Foundation, $1,348
GO-Art
2015
Dollar General, $1,600
GO-Art
2014
Library Construction Grant, $187,750
Humanities Council, $1,000
Sandstone Society, $300
GO-Art
2013
Library Construction Grant, $112,110
Humanities Council, $1,000
East Hill Foundation, $3,000
Target, $2,000
Sandstone Society, $300
GO-Art
2012
Library Construction Grant, $8,615
WNYLRC Access & Innovation Grant, $5,545
Humanities Council, $1,000
NY Newspapers Foundation, $3,500
Curtis Foundation, $1,000
Sandstone Society, $250
GO-Art
2011
NY Council for the Humanities, $600
Curtis Foundation, $1,000
GO-Art
2010
Curtis Foundation, $1,000
Sandstone Society, $400
GO-Art