named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Beads Across Borders
Workshop series for youth ages 9–18 to create and exchange bracelets with international peers, incorporating Maasai craft traditions from Kenya.
Fix-It Picnic: Community Dye Bath
Outdoor workshop at Waterfront Wednesdays allowing participants to experiment with natural fabric dyes and sustainable crafting techniques.
Hey DJ! Final Performance and Dance Party
Youth DJ performance event featuring music broadcast live on local radio, with free pizza and community dance party at the library.
Summer Reading Program
Annual reading challenge for all ages with giveaways, events, and activities from July to August, themed around discovery and storytelling.
Summer Scavenger Hunt
Interactive library-wide game for children and families, running July through August, encouraging exploration of library spaces and resources.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Distributes free cultural and educational access benefitsProvides free access to museum visits through library-issued passes and distributes free ice cream cone gift certificates to participants who complete the All Ages Summer Reading Challenge.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Facilitates community use of library facilitiesMakes library meeting rooms and event spaces available for public use through a formal request process and hosts community events such as high school proms, auto shows, wrestling matches, basketball games, and art exhibitions including the Armory Art and Antique Gallery.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Hosts free community programs for all age groupsOrganizes and offers free public programs for children, teens, and adults, including literacy classes, cultural exchanges, creative workshops, and seasonal events such as summer reading challenges and scavenger hunts.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and shares public information resourcesProduces and distributes a monthly e-newsletter to subscribers and makes a historic structure report on the Hudson Armory available for public download.
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Adult Literacy and ESL Tutoring 1 activity
- Provides adult education and literacy supportOffers free one-to-one tutoring, English language classes, and High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation for adults, with instruction available on weekday mornings and evenings, and provides free child care for children ages 2 and up of enrolled students.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides free public library services and resourcesOffers free and equal access to library programs, services, and resources, including physical and digital materials, during specified weekday and Saturday hours to support community connection, learning, and personal growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$797K
Contributions & grants$743K93%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$7610%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$694K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$427K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.03M
Cash$492K
Investments$0
Liabilities$450K
Net assets$4.58M
Liquid reserves8.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY CHAMEIDES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $75K |
board members · 17
- CAROL PLEDGER — TRUSTEE
- CRYSTAL JEFFS — TRUSTEE
- DANI FRENCH — PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH DICKEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- GARY SHEFFER — TRUSTEE
- JESSICA ALMELEH-FRAZER — TRUSTEE
- JIM KELLY — SECRETARY
- JOSEPH FERRIS — TRUSTEE
- KELLEN HENRY — TRUSTEE
- LINDA FRIEDNER — TRUSTEE
- MADDIE MEEHAN — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL GRISHAM — TREASURER
- MIRANDA BARRY — TRUSTEE
- RYAN KELLY — TRUSTEE
- SEAN GILLERAN — TRUSTEE
- SJ WILLIAMS — TRUSTEE
- WESLEY BROWN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Becca Van K Partner — Local artist who co-leads the Beads Across Borders program with the library.
- Columbia Land Conservancy Partner — Collaborates through volunteer trail maintenance efforts.
- DadaDesigns Partner — Collaborates with the library to lead the Beads Across Borders youth jewelry-making and cultural exchange program.
- Emily Chameides Government — Library Director of Hudson Area Library
- History Room Partner — Collaborates on history-focused programs through a dedicated History Room website.
- Hudson Area Association Library Network — Member of the regional library network supporting shared lending and resource access.
- Literacy Connections Partner — Partner organization providing adult literacy tutoring and English classes at the library.
- Literacy Connections Partner — Partner organization where a board member previously volunteered.
- Museum Association of New York Partner — Partner organization enabling free museum access through library card privileges.
- Nkoula Badila Partner — Local artist who co-leads the Beads Across Borders program with the library.
- QUESTAR III Partner — Partner organization offering High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation services at the library.
- Ward Hamilton Partner — Authored the Historic Structure Report on the Hudson Armory, made available by the library.
- Wave Farm Radio Partner — Collaborates to broadcast the Hey DJ! youth performance live on 90.7 FM WGXC and online.
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-Informed Planningmethodology: community-informed planningBy using community survey data to guide long-range planning and service development, the library ensures its offerings reflect local needs and priorities, because participatory input increases relevance and community ownership of services.
- Equitable Access to Resources and Programsmethodology: equitable-access-and-engagementBy providing free and equal access to library resources and programs, the library enables community members to connect, create, learn, and grow, because removing financial and structural barriers fosters inclusion and enriches quality of life.
- Library as Cultural Passportmethodology: library-as-cultural-passportBy offering free museum access as part of library membership, the library promotes cultural engagement and lifelong learning, because lowering access barriers to cultural institutions expands educational and experiential opportunities for all ages.
- One-on-One Tutoring for Adult Literacymethodology: one-on-one tutoringBy using one-to-one tutoring and structured English classes, the library supports adult learners in building foundational literacy and language skills, because personalized instruction increases learner confidence, retention, and progress.