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 Medina School District does not own the library nor does it contribute any of its budget to the library. The library’s tax levy is assessed at the same time as the school tax but it is a separate item.

The library holds a budget vote any year they change the tax levy. If the annual operating budget is voted down, the library will use cost cutting measures to stay within the previously voted upon tax levy. 

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)
May 13 Budget Vote
June 16 (*date changed from June 9th)
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 20
November 10
December 8

Upcoming Board Meeting Documents:

Board Agenda
Treasurer’s Report
Director’s Report

Library By-Laws

View our By-Laws.

Strategic Plan

2019-2024
 2024-2027

GRANTS

2025
Dollar General, $1,400
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

620 West Ave
Medina, NY 14103
585-798-3430 (p)
585-798-4398 (f)
info@medinalibrary.org

Monday           10-8
Tuesday           10-8
Wednesday     10-8
Thursday         10-8
Friday               10-5
Saturday          10-5
Closed Saturdays Father's Day through Labor Day