Monroe County Library System
Overview
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total E-Rate subsidies | $103K | $221K | $200K | $384K | $298K | $243K | $406K | $502K | $237K | $256K | $255K | $91K | $80K | $69K | $58K | $61K | $62K | $63K | $55K | $49K | $52K | $117K | $148K | $146K | $146K | $135K | $89K | $143K |
| Average discount rate | 90% | 88% | 90% | 87% | 88% | 88% | 88% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 87% | 58% | 58% | 57% | 61% | 61% | 59% | 58% | 57% | 57% | 54% | 61% | 55% | 54% | 52% | 55% | 44% | 63% |
| Schools & libraries (in this area) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Service providers | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg download speed (Mbps) | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,148 | 1,214 | 1,214 | 137 | 179 | 146 | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Avg upload speed (Mbps) | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,230 | 1,148 | 1,214 | 1,214 | 116 | 152 | 122 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Subsidies by E-Rate service type
| Service type | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
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| Voice | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Telecomm Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $176K | $81K | $71K | $61K | $49K | $51K | $50K | $49K | $40K | $38K | $52K | $102K | $117K | $115K | $113K | $110K | $82K | $134K |
| Internal Connections | — | $38K | — | $172K | $83K | $32K | $170K | $275K | $19K | $22K | $69K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Data Transmission and/or Internet Access | $103K | $184K | $200K | $211K | $215K | $211K | $236K | $227K | $219K | $234K | $11K | $10K | $9K | $8K | $9K | $9K | $12K | $14K | $15K | $11K | — | $15K | $32K | $31K | $34K | $24K | $7K | $9K |
| Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Managed Internal Broadband Services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Back of Envelope Estimate of Equal Distribution
| Recipient | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $45K | $8K | $11K |
| Barnard Crossing Library | — | — | — | — | $9K | $7K | $8K | $7K | $7K | $6K |
| Brighton Memorial Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $8K | $10K | $8K | $35K | $8K | $8K | $8K |
| Charlotte Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $45K | $8K | $9K |
| Chili Public Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $8K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K |
| East Rochester Public Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $16K | $9K | $7K | $8K | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Fairport Public Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $14K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $9K |
| Frederick Douglass Community Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $35K | $8K | $8K | $9K |
| Gates Public Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $14K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $9K |
| Greece Public Library | $7K | $9K | $7K | $2K | $10K | $9K | $8K | $44K | $7K | $7K |
| Hamlin Public Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $15K | $9K | $7K | $8K | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Henrietta Public Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $8K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K |
| Irondequoit Public Library | $7K | $9K | $7K | $8K | $10K | $9K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $9K |
| Lincoln Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $45K | $8K | $10K |
| Lyell Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $45K | $8K | $10K |
| Maplewood Community Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $35K | $8K | $8K | $11K |
| Monroe Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $35K | $8K | $8K | $10K |
| Mumford Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $7K | $9K | $7K | $7K | $7K | $7K | $6K |
| Newman Riga Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $16K | $9K | $7K | $8K | $7K | $7K | $6K |
| Ogden Farmer'S Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $15K | $9K | $7K | $7K | $7K | $7K | $6K |
| Parma Public Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $15K | $9K | $7K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K |
| Penfield Public Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $8K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $45K | $8K | $8K |
| Phillis Wheatley Community Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $35K | $8K | $8K | $11K |
| Pittsford Community Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $16K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K |
| Rochester Public Library | $810 | $2K | $810 | $57K | $3K | $2K | $25K | $2K | $20K | $5K |
| Rush Public Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $15K | $9K | $7K | $8K | $45K | $8K | $7K |
| Scottsville Free Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $8K | $9K | $7K | $35K | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Seymour Library-Brockport | $6K | $7K | $6K | $7K | $9K | $7K | $8K | $45K | $7K | $6K |
| Sully Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $11K |
| Town Of Mendon Public Library | $6K | $7K | $6K | $18K | $9K | $7K | $8K | $8K | $8K | $9K |
| Webster Public Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $20K | $10K | $8K | $8K | $45K | $8K | $9K |
| Winton Library | $7K | $8K | $7K | $9K | $10K | $8K | $35K | $8K | $8K | $10K |
Recipient demographics
| Recipient | City | Discount Rate | Students | NSLP | Down Mbps | Up Mbps | Urban/Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnett Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Barnard Crossing Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 2,000 | 2,000 | Urban |
| Brighton Memorial Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Charlotte Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Chili Public Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| East Rochester Public Library | East Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Fairport Public Library | Fairport | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Frederick Douglass Community Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Gates Public Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Greece Public Library | Greece | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Hamlin Public Library | Hamlin | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Rural |
| Henrietta Public Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Irondequoit Public Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Lincoln Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Lyell Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Maplewood Community Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Monroe Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Mumford Library | Mumford | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Rural |
| Newman Riga Library | Churchville | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Rural |
| Ogden Farmer'S Library | Spencerport | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Rural |
| Parma Public Library | Hilton | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Rural |
| Penfield Public Library | Penfield | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Phillis Wheatley Community Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Pittsford Community Library | Pittsford | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Rochester Public Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Rush Public Library | Rush | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Rural |
| Scottsville Free Library | Scottsville | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Seymour Library-Brockport | Brockport | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Rural |
| Sully Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Town Of Mendon Public Library | Honeoye Falls | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Rural |
| Webster Public Library | Webster | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
| Winton Library | Rochester | 90% | — | — | 3,000 | 3,000 | Urban |
Subsidies by service provider (top 10)
| Service provider | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $103K | $184K | $200K | $211K | $215K | $211K | $199K | $197K | $197K | $194K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Frontier Communications of Rochester, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $35K | $24K | $15K | $58K | $51K | $62K | $49K | $55K | $49K | $52K | $117K | $116K | $114K | $111K | $51K | $81K | $121K |
| Fiber Technologies Networks, LLC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $186K | $56K | $56K | $54K | — | $9K | — | $14K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hewitt Young Electric, LLC. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $275K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Donald G. Campbell | — | $38K | — | $160K | — | $32K | $23K | — | — | — | $20K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tele Data Com, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | $147K | — | $19K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Windstream Communications, Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $32K | $31K | $34K | — | $7K | $9K |
| SHI International Corpo. | — | — | — | — | $77K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Charter Communications Operating, LLC | — | — | — | — | — | — | $37K | $30K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Time Warner Cable Business LLC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $22K | $40K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview and provider figures are the entity’s total authorized disbursements (entity-wide, FCC Form 471 FRN Status). Per-recipient figures are a back-of-envelope estimate: each funding request line item’s post-discount cost divided equally among the line’s recipients. FY2010–2015 figures are from USAC legacy data (BEN level). FY2026 omitted (funding year in progress). Note: the last year or two in any disbursement series always looks artificially low (FY2025 invoices are still being paid), which is why figures dip at the end — that’s the real state of USAC’s data, not an error. Source: USAC Open Data, retrieved 2026-06-10.