named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Adirondack Meditation
Mindfulness meditation sessions focused on stress reduction and mental well-being, held weekly at the library
Book Club / Reading Group
Monthly book discussion group meeting in the library’s reading room for adult patrons
Chair-Yoga
Gentle movement class for all abilities held weekly at the library, led by a local instructor
Family Passes Program
Lends discounted or free admission passes to cultural and recreational sites including museums, zoos, and state parks
GED Adult Education
Weekly classes in partnership with Herkimer County BOCES to support adult learners pursuing high school equivalency
Outdoor Game Lending
Program allowing patrons to borrow outdoor games such as cornhole, badminton, and yard darts
Project Linus
Community initiative collecting handmade blankets from volunteers to provide comfort to seriously ill or traumatized children
Summer Reading Program
Annual program for children featuring themed events, performances, and reading incentives held at the Dolgeville Central School
Tai Chi
Weekly offsite class teaching Tai Chi for health and wellness, accessible to individuals with mobility impairments
Tales N' Tunes Pre-School Play Group
Weekly playgroup for children birth to three years old, featuring themed learning activities and facilitated by school and community members
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Facilitating access to outdoor and recreational resourcesOffers outdoor games for borrowing such as Jenga Towers, yard darts, badminton, croquet, cornhole, and Disc Slam Frisbee, and provides discounted admission passes to cultural and recreational sites including The USS Slater, Utica Zoo, Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, Adirondack Experience, The Wild Center, and NYS Empire Pass.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosting public events and performancesOrganizes public performances and events as part of community programming, including the 2025 Summer Reading Program events such as the mentalist and speed painter Robert Channing, the Go Big BMX Air Show, and Digeridoo Down Under’s Australian music and culture performance.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Hosting wellness and physical activity programsOffers weekly wellness classes including chair-yoga, mindfulness meditation, and Tai Chi, all designed for adults of all abilities, including wheelchair users.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Offering educational and lifelong learning programsProvides educational resources and classes including GED preparation through Herkimer County BOCES, exam prep for over 1,500 standardized tests, and access to art and craft video classes taught by experts.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Operating public library servicesProvides access to books, information resources, and community services as a public library, including physical and digital collections, reference support, and research tools.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Providing children and family programsHosts a weekly preschool play group for children birth to three with themed activities and community educators, and runs seasonal programs like the 2025 Summer Reading Program.
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Therapeutic Comfort Kits and Room Makeovers 1 activity
- Supporting community volunteer initiativesSupports Project Linus by collecting handmade blankets and coordinating volunteer efforts to provide comfort to seriously ill or traumatized children.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$2K2%
Program service revenue$61K92%
Investment income$3K5%
Other revenue$961
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$34K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$411K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$411K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Balder | Director | 18 | $13K |
board members · 4
- Carrie Kashuba — Trustee
- Michael Belinski — Trustee
- Michael Stone — Trustee
- Natasha Campione — Trustee
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Adirondack Experience at Blue Mountain Lake Partner — Partner institution offering discounted admission through the library's pass program
- Bassett Health Care Clinic Partner — Provides offsite space at its Community Room for the library’s Tai Chi program.
- Community Foundation Government — Logo displayed in connection with library programming, indicating affiliation or support.
- Creativebug Partner — Offers access to art and craft video classes through a partnership with Creativebug.
- Dolgeville Central School Partner — Hosted the 2025 Summer Reading Program performances at its auditorium
- Dolgeville Central School District Partner — Partners through its Family School Navigator to support the preschool play group program.
- EBSCO Partner — Provides access to research and reading recommendation tools including NoveList, Credo Reference, and Consumer Reports through EBSCOhost.
- Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo Partner — Partner institution offering discounted admission through the library's pass program
- Friends of the Library Partner — Supports the library through donations of furniture, technology, and materials, and organizes used book sales.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Volunteer group that helped organize the Summer Reading Program
- Herkimer County BOCES Partner — Collaborates to provide GED adult education classes at the library.
- LibraryPass Partner — Provides access to Comics Plus for children, teens, and general audiences through LibraryPass.
- Mid-York Library System Network — Member of the Mid-York Library System, enabling access to shared digital resources including OverDrive, Comics Plus, and Mometrix.
- Mometrix Partner — Offers exam preparation resources for standardized tests through Mometrix eLibrary.
- Munson Partner — Partner institution offering reciprocal admission benefits through the Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program
- OverDrive Partner — Provides digital lending infrastructure for eBooks and audiobooks through Libby and OverDrive platforms.
- Project Linus Partner — Supports the national blanket donation initiative by serving as a local collection and volunteer coordination point.
- The USS Slater Partner — Partner institution offering discounted admission through the library's pass program
- The Utica Zoo Partner — Partner institution offering discounted admission through the library's pass program
- The Wild Center Partner — Partner institution offering discounted admission through the library's pass program
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.
- Client-Centered Access Modelmethodology: client_choice_modelBy lowering barriers to entry through open access, inclusive design, and family-friendly environments, the library increases community engagement and utilization, because accessibility and dignity promote sustained participation in learning and cultural activities.
- Expanded Learning Access Through Digital and Community Channelsmethodology: digital_inclusionBy offering digital lending and video-based learning alongside free public events and library pass programs, the library extends educational reach beyond physical walls, because combining remote resources with real-world experiences increases equitable access to lifelong learning.