named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Room and Meeting Rooms
Public spaces available for booking by community groups, featuring projection facilities and accommodations for various event sizes
Disc Golf and Birding Kits
Lends specialized recreational equipment including disc golf sets and birding kits to patrons
Family Focus Center
Dedicated space within the library for family-oriented activities and services
Folklife Center
Cultural center dedicated to preserving and sharing regional folk traditions and heritage
Holden Collection of Americana
Special collection of approximately 2,500 historical works relating to Northern New York and Vermont, gathered by Dr. Austin W. Holden and his son James A. Holden
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Borrows materials from outside the Southern Adirondack and Mohawk Valley Library Systems for patrons when items are not available locally
Laptop/Chromebook Lending
Program allowing patrons to borrow computing devices for use inside or outside the library
Museum Pass Program
Provides access to local museums through lendable passes
Teen Center
Program space designed specifically for teenage patrons, with dedicated staff and resources
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Provides access to periodicals and online databasesSubscribes to more than 350 local and national magazines and newspapers, retaining current and back issues for up to two months; offers additional newspaper access through online databases accessible with a library card.
- Provides public library lending and access servicesOffers a collection of over 347,000 physical and digital materials including books, media, and electronic resources; provides lending of laptop computers and Chromebooks; eliminates overdue fines for most materials to ensure equitable access; and allows interlibrary loans with up to 5 active requests per patron, typically delivered within 2–3 weeks.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Facilitates resource sharing across library systemsEnables library cardholders to borrow materials from member libraries in the Southern Adirondack and Mohawk Valley Library Systems (SALS/MVLS) and obtains materials from outside these systems via interlibrary loan, passing on fees to patrons when required (typically $10–$25).
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Manages public facility access and meeting spacesProvides public access to study rooms and multiple meeting rooms—including a large community room and two smaller rooms—available for booking; maintains regular operating hours Monday through Sunday with extended evening hours during the week.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Operates specialized collections and cultural programmingCurates the Holden Collection of Americana (approx. 2,500 items related to Northern New York and Vermont); operates the Folklife Center with annual international folk arts exhibits and special events such as the Folklife Center 30th Anniversary Festival; hosts monthly art exhibits by local artists in the Friends Gallery.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Supports public research and historical archives accessMaintains microfilm archives of The Post Star (from July 1909), The Chronicle (from October 1981), and other regional newspapers from the mid-19th century; provides access to scanned historic newspapers online via NYS Historic Newspapers and Newspapers.com; offers microfilm readers with printing and digital download options; and provides reference staff assistance upon request.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Offers personalized and community-focused library servicesProvides the Surprise Me! Request service for personalized material selections across adult, teen, and children's collections; accepts and evaluates patron suggestions for new material purchases based on quality and demand; and offers dedicated program spaces including a children’s area, Teen Center, Family Focus Center, Quiet Reading Porch, and Folklife Center.
- Promotes sustainability through institutional initiativesApproved engagement in the Sustainable Libraries Initiative in spring 2024 and publicly declared commitment to sustainability at a ribbon-cutting event on October 16, 2024.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$4.81M
Contributions & grants$768K16%
Program service revenue$19K0%
Investment income$290K6%
Other revenue$3.73M
expenses
Total expenses$5.66M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.61M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$17.63M
Cash$855K
Investments$7.69M
Liabilities$7.80M
Net assets$9.82M
Liquid reserves18.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 15
- AMY BARTLETT — PRESIDENT
- BARBARA CAIMANO — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN OSTRANDER — TREASURER
- CAROL ANN CONOVER — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTOPHER WHANN — TRUSTEE
- DALE NEMER — TRUSTEE
- DONNA NICHOLS — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH LITTLE HOGAN — TRUSTEE
- JOANNE SWANSON — SECRETARY
- JOHN GORALSKI — VICE PRESIDE
- MARGARET SHAPIRO — TRUSTEE
- MEGAN JOHNSON — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL TOOMEY — TRUSTEE
- REED ANTIS — TRUSTEE
- SUZANNE BLOOD — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Adirondack Region Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-hosted a ribbon-cutting event to mark the Library's public commitment to sustainability.
- American Library Association Network — Upholds the Core Values of the American Library Association, the Library Bill of Rights, and Libraries: An American Value.
- Arts District of Glens Falls Partner — Collaborates with or is affiliated with the Arts District of Glens Falls, as indicated by the display of its logo and link on the library's website.
- Crandall Trust Government — Holds a thirty-five-year lease with the Crandall Trust for the library building and land, which supports long-term operations.
- Friends of Crandall Public Library Partner — Supported the refurbishment of the original auditorium for use by community groups.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member library within the Mohawk Valley Library System, allowing shared borrowing privileges.
- NYS Historic Newspapers Partner — Hosts scanned issues of The Post Star (1909–1919) and select local newspapers online.
- New York State Council on the Arts - Folk Arts Program Government — Primary grant funder supporting the Folklife Center's activities with funding from the New York State Legislature.
- Newspapers.com Partner — Provides access to Post Star holdings (1882–1919) through library computers.
- SALS Network — Member of the SALS/MVLS library system for resource sharing.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Charter member and designated Central Reference Library within the Southern Adirondack Library System serving multiple counties.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Member library within the Southern Adirondack Library System, allowing shared borrowing privileges.
- Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partner — Partner organization through which Crandall Public Library is participating in the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program.
- Tri-County United Way Partner — Partner organization that connects individuals to local volunteer opportunities, including those at the library.
- Warren-Washington County Industrial Development Agency Partner — Collaborates with CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY on a survey to assess the impact of the creative economy in Warren and Washington Counties
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: community-driven_programmingBy aligning programs and collections with community needs, demand, and educational goals, the library increases relevance and participation, because services shaped by local input are more likely to reflect actual interests and usage patterns.
- Cultural Preservation and Exchange as Community Cohesionmethodology: cultural_preservationBy researching, exhibiting, and sharing regional folklife and international folk art, the library strengthens local identity and fosters cross-cultural understanding, because sustained public engagement with cultural traditions builds social cohesion and mutual respect.
- Equitable Access Through Barrier Reductionmethodology: equitable_accessBy eliminating overdue fines and providing free access to all, the library increases utilization and engagement among historically underserved populations, because financial and policy barriers disproportionately prevent low-income and marginalized community members from accessing resources.