named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Meeting Space
Offers library facilities as a meeting place for community organizations
Educational and Recreational Programs
Provides educational and recreational reading materials and programs for residents and visitors
Public Internet Access
Provides free public internet service to library patrons
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Conducts regular board meetingsHolds board meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM to oversee library operations.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Ensures compliance with library confidentiality lawsComplies with New York State Civil Service Law and Rules 4508 and Chapter 112 of the Laws of 1988 to protect the confidentiality of library records.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Hosts children's literacy and story programsOffers weekly story time for children every Tuesday at 10:00 AM and maintains a dedicated children's collection to promote early reading and literacy.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Hosts educational workshops and discussion seriesConducts educational events such as the "Save Energy, Save Money" workshop and co-hosts the "Constitution Alive" video discussion series with Kirkland Grange to provide public learning opportunities.
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Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
- Manages collection maintenance and circulation policiesRemoves books from the collection after at least five years of minimal or no circulation to maintain relevance and usability of materials.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Organizes recurring community engagement eventsHosts a weekly knitting and crocheting gathering every Tuesday at 1:00 PM and after-school board game sessions every Monday from 3:00–4:30 PM, excluding school holidays, to foster community interaction.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides library collections and public access to materialsOffers books, audiovisual materials, and popular reading resources in various formats to community residents of all ages, with 56 hours of public access per week and maintenance of collections for safety, security, and accessibility.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides meeting space for community organizationsMakes meeting space available to community organizations as part of its function as a community and cultural resource center.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provides public internet and technology accessOffers free public internet service and computer technology access as part of its role as a community and cultural resource center.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides staff training and professional developmentRequires staff to attend at least one training or meeting annually through NCLS and provides training on NCLS system updates to maintain proficiency with automation and Due North systems.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintains a safe and welcoming public environmentEnsures a safe, comfortable, and accessible library environment for residents and visitors, including requiring caregivers to accompany children under eight and enforcing photo release policies for program participants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$262K
Contributions & grants$156K59%
Program service revenue$8K3%
Investment income$90K34%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$182K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$97K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.28M
Cash$84K
Investments$899K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.28M
Liquid reserves64.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +39.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- CECILIA THOMPSON — SECRETARY
- DARDEN MACWADE — TRUSTEE
- DEBBIE SCHAEFFER — TRUSTEE
- DENISE HADDOCK — TRUSTEE
- GEORGIA WEATHERS — TRUSTEE
- GERRI NEWBERRY — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD LECLERC — TRUSTEE
- STEVE BURNS — VICE PRESIDE
- TOM MITCHELL — PRESIDENT
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook for community engagement.
- Kirkland Grange Partner — Co-hosts the "Constitution Alive" video discussion series with Macsherry Library.
- NCLS Partner — Partner organization providing training classes, meetings, and system update instruction for Macsherry Library staff.
- North Country Library System Network — Submits copies of by-law amendments to the North Country Library System or its successor.
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-Centered Resource Hubmethodology: community_resource_centerBy functioning as a community and cultural resource center, the library increases access to information, education, and civic engagement because it positions the library as a trusted, multipurpose space that meets diverse local needs in one location.
- Intellectual Freedom as Foundation for Inclusive Accessmethodology: intellectual_freedom_policyBy upholding intellectual freedom and a formal reconsideration process, the library ensures diverse perspectives are available and patron trust is maintained, because access to a wide range of ideas is essential for civic engagement and lifelong learning.