named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Book of the Week
Weekly highlighted book feature promoting reading and discovery, with recommendations shared through the library’s website and communications.
Chair Yoga
Weekly chair yoga sessions held every Wednesday at 4 PM, promoting physical wellness and accessibility for all ages and abilities.
Community Connections Workshops
Interactive workshops designed to bring neighbors together for learning, creating, and sharing practical skills and crafts.
Fiber Arts Group
Weekly gathering for knitting, crocheting, stitching, and weaving open to all skill levels, providing a creative and social space for community members.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Community wellness programsHosts weekly chair yoga sessions every Wednesday at 4 pm to promote physical wellness and community engagement.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Fiber arts and crafting groupsOrganizes and hosts a Fiber Arts Group where individuals gather to knit, crochet, stitch, or weave together, fostering creative expression and social connection.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Library governance and public oversightConducts monthly board meetings open to the public on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5 pm, ensuring transparency and community involvement in library operations.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Library operations and managementOversees the operation, management, and financial oversight of the public library to ensure effective and equitable service delivery to the community.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Local history and genealogy resourcesMaintains collections of local history and genealogy materials, and hosts cultural events to preserve and share community heritage.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Printing servicesProvides printing services to the public at a cost of 10 cents per page.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Public access computing and internet servicesOffers access to computers and internet connectivity, along with technology training, to support digital literacy and community needs.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Public library lending servicesProvides patrons with access to books, magazines, e-books, audiobooks, and DVDs for loan, with up to 20 items allowed per borrower and standard loan periods of 3 weeks for most materials and 1 week for DVDs, renewable if no holds exist.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Skills-based workshops and community educationOrganizes and hosts community workshops focused on crafts and practical skills, supporting skill development, technological literacy, and personal growth through hands-on learning opportunities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$80K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$80K
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$125K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$125K
2 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Guernsey | Library Aide | 20 | $16K |
| Catalina Charles | Library Director | 10 | $15K |
| Abigail Bishop | Treasurer | 1 | $2K |
board members · 5
- Eric Wentworth — Board of Trustees member
- Kirsten Spear — Board of Trustees Secretary
- Michele Reakes — Board of Trustees President
- Suki Dale Fox — Board of trustees Financial Officer
- Terri FoorPessin — Board of trustees member
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- 4CLS Network — Member of the 4CLS library system, enabling shared access to resources and interlibrary loan services.
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.
- Community as Learning Ecosystemmethodology: community_buildingBy hosting workshops and shared activities, the library fosters social connections that enhance learning and community engagement, because collective participation builds trust and sustains involvement in rural settings.
- Digital Inclusion as Equity Practicemethodology: digital_inclusionBy providing technology access and training, the library enables equitable participation in the digital world, because access to digital tools is a prerequisite for education, employment, and civic engagement in rural communities.