named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Children's and Teen Programming
Dedicated spaces and services for children and teens, including a redesigned children’s library and a 2011 teen space
Constance Dyckman Community Room Use
Provides a space for community meetings, events, and educational activities
Homebound Service
Volunteer-led delivery and pickup of library materials for individuals unable to visit due to physical disabilities
Mobile Hotspot Lending
Offers internet access devices for checkout by library cardholders in good standing
Museum Pass Program
Provides cardholders with access to free or discounted admission to local museums and cultural institutions
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Notary and Document Services 1 activity
- Administers public services and resource sharingActs as an authorized E-ZPass retailer, provides notary public services by appointment with availability across daytime, evening, and Saturday hours, offers fax and photocopy services for a fee, accepts book donations in good condition for collection use or fundraising book sales, and participates in the Westchester Library System’s open return program for reciprocal material returns.
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
- Engages in sustainable operations and environmental stewardshipAs a founding member of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, the library implements eco-friendly practices including solar energy generation (289 panels), 99% LED lighting, EV charging station, rain garden, and interactive musical garden installations. It annually recycles significant quantities of books, plastic film, and batteries.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Facilitates community engagement through art and sustainability initiativesExhibits professional-quality artwork by local artists and student work from the Hendrick Hudson School District in designated library spaces. Also promotes sustainability through DIY craft kits made from leftover materials, recycling drop-off programs for plastic film, batteries, and k-cup pods, and annual recycling of thousands of pounds of books and other materials.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosts book clubs for diverse community groupsOrganizes multiple book clubs serving various demographics, including the Monday Book Group, Wednesday Evening Book Club (via Zoom), Brews & Bestsellers (at a local venue), Millennial Book Club (ages 1981–1996), and Teen Book Club (grades 6–12), meeting monthly at scheduled times.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Lends non-traditional materials and technologyOffers a wide range of lendable items beyond books, including mobile hotspots (two-week checkout, one per household), Fire TV Sticks with streaming subscriptions, GoPro cameras, projectors, screen magnifiers for low-vision patrons, Explorer Bags with nature tools, puzzles, costumes, cooking appliances, and a Ghost Hunting Kit with instructional video.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offers children's programming and educational supportProvides age-specific programs for children including after-school homework help (K–5) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year, monthly book clubs for 2nd through 5th graders (Yakety Yak 2, Yakety Yak 3, Book Chat), and maintains a dedicated children’s library space with expanded facilities added in 2017.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides public library services to residents of the Hendrick Hudson School DistrictOffers core library services including access to physical and digital collections, reference assistance, interlibrary loans, public computer and internet access, printing, and meeting room reservations. The library is open seven days a week with extended evening hours on weekdays.
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Supports accessibility and homebound patronsProvides homebound delivery and pickup of library materials for individuals with physical disabilities and offers assistive technology such as the Optelec Compact 10 HD screen magnifier with speech function.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.11M
Contributions & grants$178K8%
Program service revenue$1.84M87%
Investment income$95K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.74M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1000K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.02M
Cash$2.38M
Investments$867K
Liabilities$1.37M
Net assets$5.66M
Liquid reserves22.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Jill Davis | Library Director | 35 | $110K |
board members · 11
- Charles M Smith — Trustee
- Cynthia Neff — Trustee
- Francoise LeGoues — President-Elect
- Gina Goodenow — Treasurer
- Judi DiLoreto — Trustee
- Kevin Quigley — President
- Marie Manner — Trustee
- Mark Geisler — Trustee
- Philip Brandon — Trustee
- Steve Pavlopoulos — Trustee
- Tammi Trudel — Secretary
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg Government — Supported library improvement projects between 2020 and 2025 through grant funding.
- Assemblywoman Sandy Galef Government — Provided grant funding that supported the 2020 refurbishment of two public restrooms at the library.
- Barry Pirro Partner — Paranormal investigator who created a video tutorial for the library's Ghost Hunting Kit.
- Hendrick Hudson School District Partner — Collaborates on art exhibits featuring student or district artwork.
- Hendrick Hudson School District Partner — Collaborates with the library on the ENL After School Homework Help program.
- Library Board Government — Oversees the governance and strategic direction of the Hendrick Hudson Free Library.
- NY Senator Peter Harckham Government — Supported library improvement projects between 2020 and 2025 through grant funding.
- NYS Public Library Construction Aid Funder — Provided grant funding for facility improvement projects between 2020 and 2025.
- Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partner — Founding member and active participant in the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, contributing to national sustainability practices in libraries.
- Trex Partner — Partners with Trex for plastic film recycling program.
- Westchester Library System Network — Member of the Westchester Library System, as indicated by the mobile app branding and shared platform.
- Westchester Library System Network — Member of the Westchester Library System, participating in shared borrowing and return programs.
- Westchester Library System Network — Participates in the Interlibrary Loan service through the Westchester Library System.
- Westchester Library System Network — Participates in the Westchester Library System for interlibrary loan services and shared resources.
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 Governance and Programmingmethodology: community_governed_library, community_driven_programmingBy involving community members in governance through resident-led trusteeship and incorporating public input into programming decisions, the library increases relevance, trust, and engagement because local ownership leads to more responsive and resilient services.
- Equitable Access Through Fee Eliminationmethodology: equitable_access_policyBy eliminating late fees on most materials, the library reduces barriers to access and promotes equitable use of resources, because financial penalties disproportionately affect low-income patrons and deter engagement.
- Sustainability as Integrated Resiliencemethodology: triple_bottom_lineBy integrating environmental, financial, and social sustainability into operations, the library strengthens long-term resilience because a holistic approach ensures adaptability during environmental, economic, and social disruptions.