named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
BAT Box (Books and Treats Box)
Free monthly subscription box for teens featuring personalized book selections, snacks, and themed goodies.
Children's Programming
Offers recurring programs including Storytime with Ms. Sherry, Mini Musicians, and LEGO Club, along with STEAM activities, crafts, and cultural exploration for children.
Digital Services
24/7 access to digital collections through Libby, Hoopla, Comics Plus, Freegal, and Kanopy for ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music, and films.
IR Books (Immersive Reality Books)
Nonfiction books for elementary-age children enhanced with augmented and virtual reality experiences via a free app and provided headset.
Summer and Winter Reading Programs
Themed reading challenges for children, teens, and adults with incentives and prize drawings to encourage reading year-round.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Youth engagement program where teens collaborate with the library to shape YA services, recommend materials, and plan events.
Teen Reading Buddies
Program that pairs teen volunteers with younger children for weekly read-aloud sessions to improve reading engagement and social skills.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Administers youth reading programsRuns annual Summer and Winter Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults with themed activities, incentive-based prizes, and grand prize drawings; includes participation in system-wide reading promotions such as manga reading through the Upper Hudson Library System.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Conducts library governance and operationsHolds regular monthly board meetings open to the public to manage library operations, governance, and strategic direction.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Hosts adult programs and community eventsOffers monthly adult programs including a casual book club, food education and recipe swaps, diamond art, yoga, Qi Gong, author talks, and seasonal crafts; hosts special events such as Market Day in spring and fall featuring thousands of books for browsing and purchase.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Hosts children's programs and servicesOffers a dedicated children's room with free play materials, a developmentally staged collection, and immersive reading tools like IR Books and Playaway Launchpads; hosts weekly Storytime, monthly Mini Musicians and LEGO Club, STEAM activities, and the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge to support early literacy.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Manages physical and digital collectionsMaintains a physical collection of over 10,000 items including books, audio books, DVDs, Blu-rays, local history materials, and unique lending items such as decorative cake pans and fishing poles; also provides digital access via Libby, Hoopla, ComicsPlus, Freegal, and Kanopy, with borrowing limits and monthly credits for digital content.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Offers public technology and internet accessProvides public access to 2 Dell computers with high-speed Internet, Microsoft Office software, and printing; offers free Wi-Fi accessible even in the parking lot when the library is closed; and provides free fax services through staff assistance.
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Notary and Document Services 1 activity
- Provides community support servicesOffers free notary services by appointment and provides access to museum membership passes funded by the Friends of the Library, available for 3-day checkout to patrons.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Provides public library services to local communitiesOffers public library services to the Town of Poestenkill, NY and adjacent localities, including access to physical and digital collections, community programs, and public-use technology in a welcoming space.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Provides teen-focused services and programsOffers a free monthly subscription box for teens with personalized books, snacks, and themed items; hosts a monthly diamond art program and other craft-based events tailored for teens and adults with limited space and required registration.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports teen engagement and leadershipOperates a dedicated young adult room with teen-designed features and programming; hosts monthly Teen Advisory Group meetings, facilitates teen-led events, and runs the Teen Reading Buddies program pairing teens with younger children for weekly read-aloud sessions.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$134K
Contributions & grants$120K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K5%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$67K
Grants paid out$507
balance sheet
Total assets$198K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$198K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Julianne Batista — Trustee
- Meg McClellan — President, Board of Trustees
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Friends of Poestenkill Library Partner — Organizes fundraisers and supports the Poestenkill Library through financial contributions and event promotion.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Funds the museum membership pass program for library patrons.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Provided a generous gift enabling the library to acquire Immersive Reality Books (IR Books)
- Mid-Hudson Library System Partner — Partner in reciprocal lending agreement to expand digital book access for library card holders.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Partner — Partner in reciprocal lending agreement to expand digital book access for library card holders.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Government — Provides fishing poles through the DEC Fishing Rod Loaner Program for patron checkout.
- New York State Library Government — Provides free access to databases used by the library through the Upper Hudson Library System.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Partner — Partner in reciprocal lending agreement to expand digital book access for library card holders.
- Teen Advisory Group Partner — Youth advisory group that collaborates with library staff to shape teen services, programs, and collections.
- Upper Hudson Library System Network — Member of the Upper Hudson Library System, enabling reciprocal lending and access to shared digital resources.
- Upper Hudson Library System Network — Member of the Upper Hudson Library System, participating in system-wide programs such as March Manga Madness.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Immersive and Multimodal Literacy Tools Enhance Learningmethodology: immersive-literacyBy integrating print materials with audiobooks, augmented reality, and interactive features, the library deepens literacy engagement—especially among children—because multimodal experiences improve comprehension, retention, and interest in reading.
- Themed Reading Engagement Drives Participationmethodology: themed-reading-engagementBy designing themed summer reading programs, the library increases community engagement in reading and library activities, because thematic hooks make literacy experiences more accessible and enjoyable for diverse age groups.