irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10KSTORY TIME PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGE AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN ARE HELD ON A WEEKLY BASIS. FAMILIES ARE GIVEN ITEMS PACKED FOR THE STROY EACH WEEK. ON A WEEKLY AVERAGE BASIS 80 CHILDREN PARTICIPATE EACH WEEK.
- #2 $20KBARNYARD BUDDIES PROGRAM IS HELD TWICE WEEKLY FOR PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS TO PROVIDE INTRODUCTORY LITERACY SKILLS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Barnyard Buddies
Twice-weekly literacy program for preschool-aged children and parents focusing on letters, numbers, colors, and social interaction.
Booked
Social group for youth ages 9–13 designed to support those with isolation or learning challenges through games, art projects, and confidence-building activities.
Once Upon a Story Time
Weekly interactive story time for young children featuring a story, craft, and snack, held on Wednesdays.
Summer Reading
Annual summer program promoting reading for children and adults, themed "Unearth a Story" in 2026, sponsored by GHS Federal Credit Union.
Teen Club
Free social program for teens offering a space to connect with peers and participate in fun activities.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Early Literacy Promotion 2 activities
- Barnyard Buddies early literacy programRuns the Barnyard Buddies program twice weekly during the school year for preschoolers to develop introductory literacy skills through themed story time, play, and interaction with parents.
- Weekly Story Time for young childrenOffers weekly Story Time programs for preschool and elementary school-aged children, featuring stories, crafts, and snacks. The library distributes story-related materials to families, with evidence indicating consistent participation averaging between 40 and 80 children weekly.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Digital access to e-books, audiobooks, and comicsProvides 24/7 digital access to eBooks, audiobooks via Libby, and thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga for all ages through Comics Plus®, enabling remote borrowing of digital materials.
- New book collection maintenanceMaintains a collection of new book releases available for public borrowing to support current reading interests.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Accessibility services for people with disabilitiesStrives to ensure library services and website content are accessible to people with disabilities, offering an on-site accessibility menu and direct assistance upon request.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual community eventsHosts annual community events including a Tree Lighting ceremony and a 5K Walk/Run in early June, with the latter serving as a fundraiser for library programs.
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Community space for programs and gatheringsAdded an assembly space to support new community programs for all ages, enhancing the library’s capacity to host events and activities.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Interlibrary loan and resource sharingProvides borrowing access to library materials across Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties through membership in the Four County Library System, expanding resource availability for patrons.
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Library material circulation servicesOffers standard library circulation services including checkout and return of materials, designated loan periods, phone and online renewals, and an after-hours book drop for convenience.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Monthly newsletter productionProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter containing library information to keep the community informed.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Privacy protection for borrower recordsMaintains confidentiality of borrower records by restricting access to circulation and personal information, in accordance with privacy policies.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Senior Wellness ProgramOffers a Wellness Program for seniors as part of its community programming for all age groups.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Summer Reading Program for children and adultsOperates an annual Summer Reading Program that encourages reading during summer months, serving over 4,000 school-age children in recent years, including virtual participation with curbside material pickup during the pandemic.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth engagement program for ages 9–13Runs the “Booked” Youth Program for children ages 9–13 to reduce isolation and support self-esteem through games, challenges, and art-based activities, also described as a teen social group.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$278K
Contributions & grants$271K98%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$246K
Program expenses28%
Admin / overhead69%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$150K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$280K
Cash$280K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$280K
Liquid reserves13.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 10
- BRADY BEAGEL — TRUSTEE
- CASSANDRA HOLDRIDGE — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE REID — BOARD TREASU
- JONATHAN HUSSAR — BOARD VICE P
- KENDRA BOWMAN — TRUSTEE
- MARY CONNORS — BOARD SECRET
- MATTHEW CONLON — TRUSTEE
- MELISSA WEBER — BOARD PRESID
- MICHAEL MATTICK — TRUSTEE
- NICOLE WASKIE-LAURA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Shares Summer Reading program details on Facebook.
- Fenton Free Library Partner — Collaborates with its own programs to provide event and program information in newsletters.
- Four County Library System Network — Member library receiving consolidated services and interlibrary resource sharing with 42 member libraries in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego County.
- Four County Library System Network — Member of the Four County Library System, enabling shared borrowing across Broome, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego Counties.
- GHS Federal Credit Union Partner — Sponsor of the library's Summer Reading program.
- Hillcrest Elementary School Partner — Hosted shared library quarters, enabling public access and collection growth.
- Town of Fenton Government — Provided financial support and accepted a property donation for use as a library.
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.
- Community-Driven Service Designmethodology: community-driven servicesBy designing services based on community needs, the library increases engagement and relevance because programs are responsive to local priorities and lived experiences.
- Early Literacy Through Family Engagementmethodology: early-literacy-family-engagementBy combining weekly story time programs with take-home story kits and structured parent-child activities, the library fosters foundational reading skills in young children because active family participation reinforces learning beyond the library setting.
- Social-Emotional Learning Through Arts and Playmethodology: social-emotional_learning_through_artsBy using interactive games, creative art projects, and play-based learning, the library builds confidence and reduces social isolation among youth with learning or social challenges because these modalities provide low-pressure, expressive pathways for connection and self-efficacy.