named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Talk – Book Discussion Group
Monthly book discussion group for adults held on the third Tuesday at 6:30 PM; open to all.
Borrow a Musical Instrument
Partnership with HarmoNNY to lend musical instruments such as guitars, violins, and drums to North Country residents.
Creative Kids Art Club
Monthly art program for children of all ages led by local artist Tracey Jean, exploring various techniques and projects.
Poetry Reading & Discussion
Monthly poetry workshop hosted by local poet Tom Richter on the last Tuesday at 3 PM.
Senior Planet
Technology training and social programs for seniors, offered virtually and in person through AARP’s Senior Planet initiative.
Summer Reading Program
Annual program for children ages 5 to 12 featuring reading challenges, art classes, and dinosaur-themed activities; participants earn a Barnes & Noble gift card.
Weekly Story Time Sessions
Story time for children ages 2 to 10 including Rhyme Time, Story Explorers, and Bookworm Brigade with crafts and social activities.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Facilitating access to online learning and digital resourcesProvides access to the North Country Library System online catalog and offers free subscriptions to online learning platforms such as Coursera, supporting skill development and lifelong education for patrons.
- Providing free public library services and access to informationOffers free access to physical and digital materials—including books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, puzzles, and reference resources—through direct lending, interlibrary loan, and online platforms. Maintains comprehensive collections and provides no-contact porch pickup of materials during operating hours.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Delivering children's creative and literacy programsRuns the annual Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story!" for children ages 5–12, combining reading with hands-on art activities like fossil-making and terrarium-building. Offers specialized craft sessions such as dinosaur origami dioramas and kids' painting workshops, and hosts the monthly Creative Kids Art Club for children of all ages led by local artist Tracey Jean.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Hosting educational and community programs for all agesConducts ongoing programs including weekly preschool story time, Rhyme Time, Story Explorers, Bookworm Brigade, and family story sessions for children ages 2 to 10. Offers adult programs such as Book Talk discussion groups, poetry readings with local poet Tom Richter, and technology education through Senior Planet.
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Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
- Maintaining dedicated children's learning and play spacesFeatures a children's area with an educational play room, LEGO makerspace, outdoor play ship, and age-appropriate programming spaces to support early learning and family engagement.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Operating as a community instrument lending pickup locationServes as a pickup site for the HarmoNNY instrument lending library, enabling local residents to borrow musical instruments and engage in music-making.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Operating public access technology and internet servicesProvides 5 public computer workstations, free printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (with nominal fees for copy and fax), and 24/7 free WiFi access on the library grounds, including the porch, lawn, and parking lot, without requiring a password.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Supporting adult creative and cultural engagementHosts adult art workshops such as paper lantern painting led by local artist Tracey Jean, fostering creative expression and community involvement through recurring and special events.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$186K
Contributions & grants$156K84%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$134K
Program expenses7%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$585K
Cash$243K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$585K
Liquid reserves21.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- HEIDI BERNIER — TRUSTEE
- JOHN RUSHO — TRUSTEE
- JULIE GRIECO — TRUSTEE
- TINA HUNT — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Cafe Kate Partner — Venue that hosted the library’s Victorian Tea event in support of its programs.
- Encompass Recreation Partner — Organization that runs inclusive Lego Club activities for kids and families at the library.
- HarmoNNY Performing Arts Community Partner — Partner organization enabling the library to serve as a pickup location for its instrument lending library.
- Julie Hoppel Partner — Community member who shared baby goats with the library for a children’s program.
- Lyme Garden Club Partner — Local group that collaborated with the library to plant flowers for Mother’s Day activities.
- Makes Cents Funder — Organization that assisted with the library’s can and bottle drive fundraiser.
- North Country Library System Network — Library system providing outreach services including Books by Mail to which the library contributes.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, participating in shared catalog and resource access.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, participating in shared services including the online catalog and digital resources.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, providing access to shared resources and services.
- OverDrive Partner — Partners with OverDrive to provide eBook and audiobook downloads.
- The Lyme Performing Arts Council Partner — Co-presenter of the monthly poetry reading and discussion workshops hosted at the library.
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.
- Community as Learning Gatewaymethodology: community-gathering-placeBy serving as a community gathering place and gateway to ideas, the library enables broader engagement and access to information across ages and interests, because inclusive spaces and shared experiences foster curiosity and lifelong learning.
- Community-Engaged Arts Programmingmethodology: community-engaged_arts_educationBy offering recurring, locally-led art programming, the library deepens children’s engagement with diverse creative techniques, because community-rooted arts education builds cultural connection and sustained participation.
- Equitable Access Through Barrier Removalmethodology: equitable-accessBy actively removing barriers related to fees, censorship, language, and disability, the library increases meaningful access to information, because equitable design ensures all community members can participate regardless of background or ability.
- Play-Based Engagement for Child Developmentmethodology: play-based_learningBy integrating play-based learning environments like LEGO makerspaces and educational play rooms, the library supports child development and family engagement, because hands-on, playful exploration fosters cognitive and social growth in early learners.