named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Book Sale
Springtime book sale held during the Village Wide Rummage Sale weekend, with books collected from the public in April
Art Exhibits
Hosts local artist exhibits, such as the Connie Noftsier art exhibit attended by 48 people
Libby Advantage Program
Subscription service allowing the library to purchase digital materials and provide patron priority for new book loans
Open House with Head Start
Community event for Head Start families to engage with library services and resources
Story Time
Regular early literacy program for children, currently experiencing lower attendance and in need of promotion
VanRiper Author Visit
Hosts author events in partnership with the Thousand Islands Literary Council
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Operates public library servicesProvides public library services to residents of Croghan and New Bremen, NY, with regular operating hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- Provides access to digital historical resourcesOffers free online access to a wide range of newspapers reflecting New York's unique history.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Conducts annual book saleOrganizes an annual spring book sale, collecting donated books from the public in April and holding the sale in May.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community events and programsOrganizes and hosts public events including art exhibits, documentary screenings, school visits, and open house events to engage the community.
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Facility Accessibility Improvements 1 activity
- Maintains and upgrades library facilitiesUndertakes facility improvements including bathroom upgrades and installation of new fixtures and door hardware.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Provides public access to governance documentsMakes policy documents, bylaws, and long-range plans publicly available through a SharePoint site.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$5K7%
Program service revenue$12K16%
Investment income$6031%
Other revenue$57K
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$45K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$71K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$71K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Mathys | Library Director | 29 | $29K |
| Aleta Zehr | Library Aide | 12 | $8K |
| Abigail Hazard | Library Aide | 18 | $3K |
| Charlene Moser | Assistant Treasurer | 20 | $1K |
| Elaine Marolf | Treasurer | 30 | $1K |
board members · 3
- Christine Lashbrooks — Trustee
- Kay Monnat — Trustee
- Rhonda Mow — Trustee
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Assemblyman Mark Walczyk Government — Sent a letter acknowledging the library’s service to the community.
- Assemblyman Will Barclay’s office Government — Provided $16,000 through NCLS to support materials in the Overdrive catalog.
- Beaver River Central School District Partner — Collaborated on required paperwork for participation in a school ballot referendum.
- Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative Network — Member of the Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative.
- Empire State Immersive Experiences Network — Partner organization in the Empire State Library Network.
- Key Bank Partner — Assisted with moving over 10,000 books during the library's relocation in 1993.
- Lowville Free Library Partner — Collaborated with Lowville Free Library to highlight a collection of novels in verse for National Poetry Month.
- NCLS Government — Partnered with the library on grant applications, material procurement, and technical coordination.
- NYH Network — Member of New York Heritage Digital Collections network.
- NaturallyLewis Funder — Provided the Small Things Big Impact grant to fund a new exterior sign.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the regional library system providing support and shared resources.
- Northern New York Foundation Funder — Provided a $4,735 grant to support renovation of the library's new location in 1993.
- Northern New York Library Network Network — Croghan Free Library participates in the Northern New York Library Network, as indicated by the shared domain (ncls.org) used for its SharePoint document hosting.
- Thousand Islands Literary Council Partner — Approved to use the library for a VanRiper author visit event.
- WPBS-TV Partner — Presented a documentary screening in partnership with WPBS-TV.
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 Engagement Drives Civic Improvementmethodology: community_engagementBy expanding community service and public programming, the library improves community outcomes because increased civic engagement strengthens local support networks and fosters inclusive dialogue around critical social issues.
- Digital and Physical Accessibility Enhances Inclusionmethodology: accessibility-centered designBy designing accessible facilities and providing free digital access to historical archives and official documents, the library broadens participation in public knowledge because removing physical and technological barriers enables equitable use across diverse populations.
- Regional Collaboration Expands Resource Accessmethodology: regional_library_networkBy participating in a regional library network, the library increases access to information and resources for patrons because shared systems and coordinated policies (e.g., interlibrary loan) extend the reach of local collections and services.