named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Free book mail program for children from birth to age five in the Milton area
Lego Club
Weekly building program for all ages led by community volunteer Jamie Carlson
Mixed Media ~ Art for Play
Art program for children 7+, teens, and adults led by Keith Yerger
Music with Miss Sabrina
Music and movement program for children ages 0–5 led by Sabrina Ferguson
Nature Exploration
Outdoor education program for ages 3+ led by Emily Benazzi of Hudson Valley Wildside
Summer Art Effect
Art workshop series for children ages 4–12
Sunshine Storytime
Weekly story session for children ages 2–5 led by Kerianne Trautmann
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Lends physical and electronic materials through local and regional networksAllows patrons with a Mid-Hudson Library System card to borrow, return, and reserve physical materials and access electronic resources via the Libby app. Also offers access to electronic services such as Hoopla to patrons with a Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library card.
- Provides library resources and community meeting spaceOffers books, electronic media, programs, and other library resources to the community, along with meeting space for local groups. The library also provides access to shared county resources such as streaming services, databases, museum passes, and language learning programs for patrons with cards from Ulster County Library Association libraries.
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Public Access Technology Services 2 activities
- Offers free access to library facilities and digital resourcesProvides free access to library programs, computer stations, scanners, WiFi, and in-house materials for all visitors. Also enables online access to library accounts for registered users and allows first-time users to create a personal identification number (PIN) to access their accounts online.
- Provides technology and printing servicesOffers printing, copying, and faxing services to all visitors at a fee: 15 cents per black & white page, 25 cents per color page, and 25 cents per faxed page. Also provides staff assistance to patrons for using computers, personal digital devices, printing, copying, and scanning.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community events and workshopsOrganizes monthly events and workshops for the community, in addition to regular summer programming, to engage residents of all ages.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Hosts summer programs for children and familiesHosts weekly Lego Club, storytime, nature exploration, art, music, and mixed media art programs during summer for children, teens, and adults. Programs are offered weekly and target various age groups from 0 to 12+.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Participates in the Dolly Parton Imagination LibraryParticipates in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program to provide free books to children, supporting early literacy and family engagement.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Provides transparent governance through public board meetingsHolds monthly board meetings open to the public with advance notice for seating and materials, ensuring community access to library governance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$317K
Contributions & grants$302K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$15K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$306K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$125K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$682K
Cash$363K
Investments$58K
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$679K
Liquid reserves16.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Ardis Ketterer — Trustee
- Celeste Ricciardone — Trustee
- Janice Appler — Trustee
- Maribeth King — President
- Nisa Sharma — Trustee
- Patricia Walsh — Secretary
- Phil Giansante — Trustee
- Rosemary Wein — Vice President
- Sabrina Chesser — Chief Financial Officer
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Ardis Ketterer Partner — Member of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Celeste Ricciardone Partner — Member of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library Partner — Partner organization providing free books to children through a national book gifting program.
- Hudson Valley Wildside Partner — Collaborates with the library to deliver nature exploration programs for children.
- Janice Appler Partner — Member of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Maribeth King Partner — President of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Mid-Hudson Libraries Network — Member of the Mid-Hudson Library System, as indicated by shared catalog access.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member library enabling reciprocal borrowing, returning, and reserving of physical materials and access to electronic resources.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member of the Mid-Hudson Library System, participating in shared catalog and resource access.
- Nisa Sharma Partner — Member of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Patricia Walsh Partner — Secretary of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Phil Giansante Partner — Member of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Rosemary Wein Partner — Vice President of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Sabrina Chesser Partner — Chief Financial Officer of the Board of Trustees at Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
- Ulster County Library Association Network — Member library providing access to shared county resources including streaming services, databases, museum passes, and language learning programs.
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.
- Early Literacy Through Book Giftingmethodology: early-literacy-through-book-giftingBy providing free books to children via the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the library promotes early literacy and family engagement with reading because regular access to books at home builds foundational reading skills and nurtures a culture of reading within families.
- Intellectual Freedom as Access Protectionmethodology: intellectual_freedomBy protecting patrons' rights to access information without restriction, the library upholds intellectual freedom because unrestricted access ensures equitable, inclusive, and self-directed learning for all community members.
- Legacy-Based Community Engagementmethodology: legacy-based community engagementBy grounding its mission in the historical values of Sarah Hull Hallock—Quaker principles, abolitionism, and suffragism—the library fosters deeper community engagement and intellectual access because shared values create meaningful, trust-based participation.