named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
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activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Conducts public library board meetings and maintains recordsHosts monthly public board meetings on the third Wednesday of each month, prepares meeting packets with agendas and minutes, and posts them online at least one week in advance in compliance with public access laws.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in library operations and programmingRecruits and utilizes volunteers to assist with library projects, run events, and support patrons as part of ongoing community engagement.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Facilitates book discussion and reading engagementHosts a monthly book club that discusses selected literature and collectively chooses future reading titles to promote community reading engagement.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
- Hosts model railroad and train-related maker programsHosts a monthly Model Railroad Maker Club and Model Train Club for individuals aged 12 and older (or accompanied by an adult), focused on model building and related activities.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Hosts recurring all-ages community programsOffers weekly all-ages, all-abilities accessible story and craft programs every Monday, as well as recurring crochet sessions for beginners and experienced participants.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Offers educational and literacy programs for childrenHosts weekly story time and craft programs for preschoolers and young children, including a Pre-School Story Hour for ages 0–5 featuring singing, movement, stories, and crafts.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Operates a Library of Things lending collectionOperates a Library of Things with over 75 loanable items including board games, STEAM kits, and learning manipulatives available for community borrowing.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Plans and updates long-range service strategyUpdates its Long Range Plan of service through 2026 in compliance with New York State requirements to guide future library operations and community offerings.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides library access and lending servicesProvides access to books and educational resources in multiple formats, including current high-demand and high-interest materials, to residents of all ages in the township of Norfolk.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Supports homeschool and STEAM learningProvides recurring Homeschool Fridays with STEAM activities, crafts, networking, and open exploration for children ages 6 and older, and revived the Homeschool & Afterschool Science Expo for youth aged 6–18.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$138K
Contributions & grants$132K96%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6K4%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$115K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$83K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$188K
Cash$164K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$188K
Liquid reserves17.1 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Tim O'Connel | Library Director | 40 | $33K |
board members · 1
- Judy Berger — Trustee
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Norfolk Hepburn Library Partner — Entity maintaining records under Public Officers Law § 87(3)(c)
- St Lawrence County Children’s Programs Partner — Resource partner for caregivers of young children.
- Town of Norfolk Government — Recipient of the library building gifted by Alonzo Barton Hepburn; the library serves the township.
strategies · 2
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.
- Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: inclusive_accessibilityBy designing programs that are accessible to people of all ages and abilities, the library increases community participation and reduces barriers to learning, because inclusivity expands reach and deepens engagement across diverse populations.
- Self-Directed Learning Modelmethodology: self-directed learningBy providing open access to books and educational resources, the library enables individuals to learn at their own pace, because autonomy in learning fosters sustained engagement and personal growth.