named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's Library and Summer Reading
Offers age-appropriate books, activities, and programs for children including a Summer Reading Program and Books from Birth initiative
Civil War Collections
Houses specialized historical collections including the Curtis Civil War Collection and the preserved flag of the 26th United States Colored Troops
Computer Lab
Provides public access to 8 PC computers with internet, office software, and printing services; users allowed 90 minutes per day
Free Computer Training
Offers community classes such as Intro to Computers, Intro to the Internet, and software training; registration required
Library of Things
Provides lending of non-traditional items including 3D printing services, IT equipment for nonprofits, and upcoming birding and fishing kits
Local Authors Program
Showcases and sells works by local authors to support the regional literary community
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Offer interlibrary loan and digital media servicesProvides free interlibrary loan services through membership in the Nioga Library System, enabling patrons to request materials from other member libraries at no cost. Also offers digital media access through platforms like Hoopla and Libby for streaming or downloading content.
- Provide public access to physical and digital library collectionsOffers a wide-ranging collection of physical and digital materials including books (general, large print, Spanish language, Amish fiction, Westerns), children's board books through juvenile fiction, audiobooks, ebooks, eMagazines, music, movies, comics, and TV shows. Digital content is accessible via Hoopla and Libby apps for cardholders.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Conduct fundraising and manage donated materialsRaises funds through ongoing book sales of donated books, movies, and CDs; sells coffee and candy; offers memorial bricks; and supports initiatives like BookBags. Accepts and manages donated books for resale or inclusion in collections.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Host community programs and eventsOperates Summer Reading Programs for adults, teens, and children; runs the Books from Birth initiative to promote early literacy; hosts in-person activities for children including crafts, games, puzzles, and access to a children’s garden and Kaplan Early Learning kits.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Lend technology equipment to nonprofits and community groupsOperates an IT Lending Library that allows eligible nonprofits, community organizations, and educational programs to borrow presentation kits, projectors, Chromebooks, conference cameras, and other technology equipment.
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Notary and Document Services 1 activity
- Offer notary and auxiliary public servicesProvides notary public services by appointment and hosts a donation box for used glasses and hearing aids in partnership with Lions Clubs International. Also maintains an AED machine for public use in the lounge area.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Preserve and display historical artifacts and artworksMaintains and provides access to historically significant items including the preserved flag of the 26th United States Colored Troops (26th USCT), viewable by appointment, and four paintings by Peter B. West on permanent display in the Reference Area.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Preserve and provide access to local history and genealogical archivesMaintains extensive local history and genealogy collections including the Curtis Civil War Collection, microfilmed historical newspapers (1820s–2013), census and church records, Albion High School yearbooks from 1903 onward, oral histories from Orleans County residents, and genealogical materials focused on New England families. Offers digitized audio, transcriptions, and remote research support via mail or email.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provide meeting room and public space accessOffers meeting room space for public use by organizations engaged in educational, cultural, civic, intellectual, and charitable activities, available through an electronic request system.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provide public technology and printing servicesOffers public computer access with 30-minute time blocks and a daily limit of 90 minutes per patron, black-and-white and color printing at 10¢ and 50¢ per page respectively, free Wi-Fi throughout the building and parking lot, high-speed book scanning, multifunction microfilm scanning, and 3D printing using a Bambu Lab P1S printer at $0.20 per gram of filament.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support lifelong learning and educational programmingHosts free computer training classes, ESOL and GED preparation courses in partnership with WNY Literacy @ Orleans/Niagara BOCES, defensive driving classes with AAA, and monthly local history lectures. Also provides remote research assistance and maintains specialized educational resources such as the ChiltonLibrary for automotive repair.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$737K
Contributions & grants$719K98%
Program service revenue$11K2%
Investment income$7K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$856K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$435K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.92M
Cash$853K
Investments$44K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$3.92M
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTY SUE MILLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $77K |
board members · 9
- ALLYSON DEBOARD — TRUSTEE
- CAROLE PATTERSON — TRUSTEE
- DAWN SQUICCIARINI — SECRETARY
- JIM BABCOCK — TRUSTEE
- KEVIN DOHERTY — TRUSTEE
- LINDA WELLER — PRESIDENT
- MARY WITKOP — VICE PRESIDENT
- RACHEL HICKS — TREASURER
- SANDRA WALTER — TRUSTEE
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- AAA Partner — Collaborates to offer in-person defensive driving classes
- Albion Redemption Center Partner — Partners with the Friends of Hoag Library to collect donated refunds from bottle and can returns.
- County Historian’s Office Government — Local government office housing official historical records, referenced as a key resource for researchers using Hoag Library.
- DAR Partner — Daughters of the American Revolution chapter providing genealogical resources and services in Albion, NY.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Collaborates with the library to manage donated materials, conduct book sales, and fund library programs and professional development.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Manages the bookstore that sells books by local authors in partnership with Hoag Library.
- Imagine It Partner — Collaboration to provide a recycling drop-off point for small electronics at the library.
- Lions Clubs International Partner — Partnership to host a donation box for used glasses and hearing aids at the library.
- NIOGA Library System Network — Member of the NIOGA Library System, enabling participation in interlibrary loan services and shared resource access.
- Nioga Library System Network — Library system providing email infrastructure and regional support; indicated by staff email domain (nioga.org).
- Nioga Library System Network — Member of the Nioga Library System, a consortium of 21 libraries serving Niagara, Orleans, and Genesee counties.
- Nioga Library System Network — Member of the Nioga Library System, providing shared catalog access and interlibrary resources.
- The Cobblestone Society Museum Partner — Partner organization with complementary historical and genealogical resources located in Albion, NY.
- The Orleans County Historical Association Partner — Collaborated to preserve oral histories of Orleans County residents, which are now accessible through Hoag Library.
- WNY Literacy @ Orleans/Niagara BOCES Partner — Provides ESOL and GED preparation classes hosted at Hoag Library.
- Wix Partner — Hosts the library's website using Wix platform
- hoopla digital Partner — Partnership with hoopla digital to provide streaming and downloadable digital media to library patrons.
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.
- Digital-First Access to Lower Barriersmethodology: digital-accessBy providing 24/7 remote access to digital resources and enabling electronic service requests, the library increases convenience and reach because removing temporal and administrative barriers enables broader and more equitable patron engagement.
- Expanding Library Role Through Material and Technology Accessmethodology: library_of_thingsBy offering non-traditional lending through a 'Library of Things' and loaning technology kits to nonprofits, the library supports skill development and community capacity because access to tools and experiential resources fosters learning and organizational resilience beyond information alone.
- Regional Resource Sharing for Expanded Accessmethodology: regional_library_networkBy participating in a regional library network, Hoag Library expands access to resources for patrons through shared collections and services, because pooled holdings increase availability and diversity of materials beyond what a single library could provide.
- Technology-Enabled Preservation and Access to Unique Collectionsmethodology: technology-enabled preservation and accessBy using state-of-the-art scanning technology and curated support, the library preserves fragile historical and genealogical materials while increasing access, because digitization protects originals and enables wider research use across geographic boundaries.