named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Chimney Cap Restoration Project
Ongoing repair and restoration initiative to maintain the library building's structural integrity
Inter-Library Loan (ILL)
Enables patrons to request materials not available within the Southern Adirondack Library System
Library of Things
Lends non-traditional items such as circulating kits, in addition to books, DVDs, and audiobooks
Tech-Talk
Provides free online tutorials for computer literacy, including training on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software tools
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Operate free public library servicesProvides free public library services including lending materials, issuing library cards, and offering regular weekly access to patrons. The library is open Monday through Saturday with extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Track and report annual library usage and programmingAnnually reports circulation statistics, visit counts, and programming activities; in 2017 and 2018, the library circulated over 24,000 items annually, recorded over 21,000 visits, and hosted approximately 190 programs each year.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Facilitate inter-library loan requestsEnables patrons to request materials not available locally through the Southern Adirondack Library System, expanding access to a broader collection.
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Cemetery Records and Genealogical Research 1 activity
- Provide access to digital resourcesOffers free in-library access to Ancestry.com via library computers, supporting genealogical and historical research for all patrons.
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Public Document Services 1 activity
- Provide printing, copying, and faxing servicesOffers printing, copying, and faxing services to patrons with fees based on page count, color, and duplexing. Faxing includes both sending and receiving documents.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manage collection during facility closures and recoveryReshelved library collections following temporary offsite storage due to building repairs, maintained Wi-Fi access during closure, and waived all overdue fines accrued during the emergency closure starting February 9, 2026.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$294K
Contributions & grants$289K98%
Program service revenue$2890%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$288K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$165K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.40M
Cash$184K
Investments$49K
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$1.39M
Liquid reserves9.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BECKY SMITH-LAWLER — FINANCIAL OF
- ESTHER MCTAGUE — TRUSTEE
- GINA COLBURN — TREASURER
- JOHN SCHROETER — TRUSTEE
- MARY BEADNELL — VICE-PRESIDE
- SAMANTAH NEWCOMB — TRUSTEE
- SARAH GEBBIE-MEASECK — PRESIDENT
- SUSAN MATZNER — SECRETARY
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Crandall Library Partner — Partner library that processes inter-library loan requests initiated by The Richards Library.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member of the Mohawk Valley Library System, honoring library cards from its member libraries.
- SALS Government — Email domain and administrative affiliation with Saratoga Albany Library System (SALS), indicating regional library system membership.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Member of the Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS), enabling shared borrowing, returns, and holds across member libraries.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Member of the Southern Adirondack Library System, honoring library cards from its member libraries.
- That’s My Brick Partner — Partnered with That’s My Brick to implement a commemorative brick fundraising program for the library.
- Warren County Building Code Enforcement Government — Coordinates with Warren County Building Code Enforcement for approval to reopen to the public after emergency repairs.
- Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Partnered with the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company for emergency response and use of community space during closure.
strategies · 3
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.
- Flexible Circulation to Prioritize Access Over Compliancemethodology: flexible-circulation-policyBy allowing patrons to retain borrowed materials during closures and waiving fines upon return, the library reduces barriers to return and future borrowing, because flexibility increases trust and encourages continued engagement, especially among vulnerable or risk-averse users.
- Local Residency-Based Access Modelmethodology: local_residency_eligibilityBy restricting library card eligibility to residents or property owners in Warrensburg or Thurman, NY — including summer residents — the library ensures sustainable service delivery to its core community, because localized eligibility strengthens resource alignment with taxpayer-supported operations and fosters long-term community investment.
- Reciprocal and Inter-Library Access Expansionmethodology: reciprocal_borrowing_networkBy participating in reciprocal borrowing agreements and inter-library loan networks, the library expands access to materials beyond local collections, because shared systems increase resource availability without proportional cost increases, enhancing equity and reach across regional communities.