named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Ecological Restoration Project
Removal of invasive species and replacement with native, non-invasive plants around the library's parking lot, funded by a grant from Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley
Pollinator Garden Project
A pollinator garden created behind the library in partnership with the Wallkill Valley Pollinator Pathway to provide food and habitat for pollinators along the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail corridor
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Educational workshop held in 2024 to teach community members about seed sowing techniques for native plants
activities · 14 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
- Operate public library servicesOperates a public library providing regular access to collections, resources, and services for the Town of Gardiner and surrounding areas in New York State, open six days per week from Tuesday through Sunday.
- Provide digital media lending servicesOffers a digital media service allowing library cardholders to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, comics, TV shows, and eBooks.
- Provide language learning resourcesOffers Transparent Language, a system with over 110 languages and a children's program called KidSpeak, accessible via web browser or mobile app to library cardholders.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 2 activities
- Administer summer reading programsHosts a Summer Reading Book BINGO Challenge for children from July 7 to August 28, offering rewards for participation, and runs an annual summer reading challenge for adults from June to September with entries for gift card prizes upon completion of books, ebooks, or audiobooks.
- Host reading to therapy dog programOffers a weekly "Read to Fletcher" program on Wednesdays from 4–5 PM during June, July, and August, where children can read to a therapy dog to build confidence and literacy skills.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Develop and maintain pollinator and native species gardensCreated and maintains a pollinator garden behind the library, including site preparation, planting, weeding, watering, and mulching; also received a 2023 grant to remove invasive species and plant native, non-invasive species around the east parking lot.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Distribute museum and attraction passesProvides free reservable passes for admission to regional museums and attractions, including Empire State Parks, FASNY Fire Museum, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, and Storm King Art Center, with specific household limits and loan periods.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in library operationsUtilizes volunteers to support library functions including checking books in and out, shelving, mending books, shelf-reading, gardening, landscaping, assisting with special projects, running programs, and supporting book sales.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Facilitate book clubs and reading groupsHosts a monthly book club known as Peg's Reading Circle, open to all community members, originally founded nearly 20 years ago by the library’s first director.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host art exhibits and public displaysHosts art exhibits and maintains a display case for public viewing as part of its cultural programming.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Host children’s literacy and family programsProvides weekly story time for toddlers and preschoolers featuring picture books, songs, and crafts; hosts a Teddy Bear Sleepover for children aged 2–6; and organizes a Kids Clothing Swap offering free gently used children's clothing.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Host community Repair Café eventsCo-founded the second Repair Café in the Hudson Valley and the first hosted at a library in February 2014; hosts scheduled Repair Café events where volunteers help repair small appliances, lamps, clothing, frames, chairs, and other household items, resuming in August 2021 after a pandemic pause and planning five events in 2026.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Host wellness and mindfulness programsOffers a weekly meditation circle every Monday morning featuring silence, breath work, guided and moving meditation; provides chair yoga and community yoga classes in eight-session blocks; and hosts free monthly reiki sessions offering 20-minute individual appointments on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Offer online continuing education coursesProvides access to over 600 accredited continuing education courses across 35 subject areas, including technology, health, job assistance, and entrepreneurship, with instructor feedback and unlimited learner access.
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Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 1 activity
- Organize nature walks and outdoor engagement activitiesOrganizes regular nature walks led by a Minnewaska State Park educator, starting from the library’s lower parking lot, with seasonal schedules; also maintains a geocache at the library to promote outdoor exploration through the global geocaching network.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provide community room accessMakes the Community Room available for educational, cultural, and civic activities hosted by the library, residents, and non-profit organizations, as well as for non-commercial private events such as birthday parties, subject to approval.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host herbal clinic in partnership with training schoolHosts a free herbal clinic in partnership with ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism, offering private health consultations led by supervised third-year student herbalists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$611K
Contributions & grants$580K95%
Program service revenue$17K3%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$443K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$206K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.91M
Cash$266K
Investments$36K
Liabilities$130K
Net assets$1.78M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +38.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Lane | Library Director | 35 | $75K |
board members · 6
- Chelsy Mitchell — Trustee
- Chris Desmoni — Trustee
- Doris Chorny — Trustee
- Glenn Gidaly — Trustee
- Heather Halpern — Trustee
- Susan Hill — Trustee
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism Partner — Collaborates with the library to offer a free herbal clinic staffed by supervised student herbalists providing personalized health consultations.
- Consumer Reports Partner — Provides access to Consumer Reports database for product testing and reviews
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share updates and engage with the community.
- Friends of Library Groups Partner — Supports the provision of "print-at-home" museum passes for Ulster County residents.
- Gardiner's Transfer Station Partner — Partnered with the Gardiner Library in 2014 to co-organize the Repair Café.
- Hoopla Digital Partner — Provides access to digital media content through a partnership with Hoopla Digital.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to communicate with patrons and promote library activities.
- Kanopy Partner — Hosts The Great Courses content through its platform.
- Kanopy Partner — Hosts The Great Courses, which are made available to patrons through the library.
- Minnewaska State Park Partner — Partners with the library through its educator Nick Martin to lead monthly nature walks beginning at the library and continuing along local trails.
- Miss Amy Partner — Facilitates toddler and preschool story time at the library.
- Mohonk Preserve Partner — Co-hosts a hands-on archaeology program for children ages 8–14 at the library.
- Neal Casal Music Foundation Partner — Provided a donation of classroom guitars used in the Small Group Guitar Lessons for Kids.
- Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley Funder — Provided an ecological restoration grant to support the removal of invasive species and planting of native species around the library.
- Stewart's Shops Partner — Provides ice cream prizes for participants in the Summer Reading Book BINGO Challenge.
- Transparent Language Partner — Provides access to the Transparent Language learning system for library patrons
- Ulster County Legislature Government — Provides funding support for the Universal Class continuing education resource.
- Ulster County Legislature Government — Provides support for "print-at-home" museum passes available to all Ulster County residents.
- Ulster County Libraries Government — Collaborates to provide "print-at-home" museum passes to Ulster County library patrons.
- Wallkill Valley Land Trust Partner — Partnered with the Gardiner Library to create the pollinator garden through its initiative, the Wallkill Valley Pollinator Pathway.
strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Centered Engagement Modelmethodology: community_engagementBy creating inclusive, accessible spaces and programs that connect people, ideas, and resources, the library strengthens community bonds and enriches individual lives because sustained engagement fosters belonging, learning, and shared civic identity.
- Early Development Through Creative and Embodied Learningmethodology: early_development_modelBy integrating music, movement, storytelling, and hands-on creation into early learning programs, the library supports child development in literacy, coordination, confidence, and social skills because multisensory experiences are foundational to cognitive and emotional growth.
- Equitable Access Through Inclusive Designmethodology: equitable_accessBy offering flexible access—including extended hours, digital lending, and resident-based resource allocation—the library ensures equitable participation because removing structural barriers enables broader community engagement, especially among underserved populations.
- Self-Directed Learning with Expert Supportmethodology: self_directed_learningBy combining self-paced learning, instructor-supported online courses, and expert-led video instruction, the library promotes deeper understanding and skill mastery because learners benefit from both autonomy and authoritative guidance.