named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Library Garden Support
Volunteer efforts to maintain and care for the library’s garden and outdoor sitting areas
Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Annual event organized to recognize and thank library staff and volunteers for their service
Super Saturdays Support
Provides funding and support for the popular children’s program offering educational and recreational activities
Used Book Sales
Fundraising events where donated books are sold to raise money for library improvements
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Library Operations and Program Support 2 activities
- Funds library collectionsProvides additional funding to purchase books, CDs, DVDs, and downloadable audiobooks for the Kingston Library to enhance public access to materials.
- Supports library programs and exhibitsProvides financial and organizational support for community programs and exhibits at the library, including Super Saturdays and other educational events.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Advocates for library funding and policy supportEngages in advocacy efforts including voter outreach during library elections to promote public support and sustainable funding for the Kingston Library.
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Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
- Conducts community engagement initiativesOrganizes Community Conversations and similar outreach efforts to gather public input on community needs and aspirations, strengthening library responsiveness.
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Maintains library gardens and outdoor spacesSupports and maintains the library garden and outdoor sitting areas to enhance the public environment and usability of library grounds.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Offers children's educational programsProvides structured children's programs such as weekly story hours, the Summer Reading Program, Origami Club, and the Read and Write after-school program to support literacy and learning.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes used book sales for fundraisingPlans and operates used book sales to generate revenue that supports the operations and programs of the Kingston Library.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides access to library materials and servicesEnsures free and equal public access to library materials, technology, information, and services, including accommodations for accessibility and compliance with public use policies.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognizes community contributors and staffOrganizes annual recognition events, including a dinner, to honor library staff, volunteers, and community leaders who support the library mission.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Supports library operations through governanceHolds regular monthly board meetings and special sessions to guide the organization’s activities and strategic direction in support of the Kingston Library.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$24K
Contributions & grants$24K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$780%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$200K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$200K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +33.3%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- FRIENDS OF THE KINGSTON LIBRARY Partner — Collaborates with the Kingston Library to manage volunteer engagement.
- Friends of Historic Kingston Partner — Renovated the local history room at the library.
- Friends of the Kingston Library Coalition — Members of the Friends of the Kingston Library group participated in the Long-Range Planning Committee.
- Kingston Junior League Partner — Initiated the Super Saturdays program as a grant project in the early 1990s.
- Kingston Library Partner — Collaborates with Kingston Library by holding regular meetings and participating in library governance.
- Kingston Library Partner — Collaborates with Kingston Library to support its operations, programs, and facilities
- Kingston Library Partner — Primary partner organization in supporting library operations and programming.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member of a 66-library regional system enabling shared borrowing and resource access.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member organization providing ongoing support and benefits to the library.
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-Driven Programming and Collection Developmentmethodology: turning_outwardBy aligning library collections and programs with community-identified needs and interests through participatory input, we increase relevance and engagement, because services shaped by the community reflect actual local priorities and usage patterns.
- Hybrid Accessibility to Increase Civic Participationmethodology: hybrid_accessibilityBy offering hybrid meeting formats, we increase public participation in library governance, because removing geographic and logistical barriers enables broader community involvement in decision-making.
- Networked Resource Sharing to Expand Accessmethodology: regional library networkBy participating in a regional library network, we extend access to a wider range of materials across 66 libraries, because shared systems enable patrons to benefit from resources beyond their local collection.