named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinton Challenge
Summer reading competition for adults aged 18 and up, involving inter-library challenges within Clinton-area libraries.
Friends Annual Book Sale
Community book sale organized by the Friends of the Library group to support library programs and services.
Park and Museum Passes
Program offering discounted admission to local parks and museums through borrowable passes, sponsored by Strategic.
Summer Reading Program
Annual reading program for children of all ages, encouraging literacy and engagement through themed activities and incentives.
Tech Help Wednesdays
Weekly service providing one-on-one assistance with technology questions for community members.
Weekly E-Newsletter
Digital newsletter offering updates on library events, resources, and programs for adults and for kids, teens, and families.
Youth Market
Program enabling local youth to sell baked goods, art, crafts, and produce at the Clinton Farmers' Market on select dates.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 3 activities
- Hosts adult Summer Reading ChallengeConducts a summer reading challenge for adult readers (ages 18+) in collaboration with other Clinton-area libraries to promote lifelong reading habits.
- Offers participation-based dollhouse raffleEngages patrons in library activities by offering a chance to win a large dollhouse as part of program participation incentives.
- Runs children's Summer Reading ProgramOrganizes an annual summer reading program for children to encourage reading engagement during summer months.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distributes community e-newsletterProduces and distributes a weekly e-newsletter with tailored editions for kids, teens, families, and adults to inform the community about upcoming events, programs, and services.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Offers weekly tech help sessionsProvides community members with weekly technology assistance every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., supporting digital literacy and access.
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Local Food Market Operation 1 activity
- Organizes Youth Market at Clinton Farmers' MarketCoordinates a Youth Market at the Clinton Farmers' Market on specified dates, enabling local youth to sell baked goods, art, crafts, and produce.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Provides borrowable passes for local parks and museumsOffers discounted admission to local parks and museums through lendable pass programs, increasing community access to cultural and recreational resources.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides library materials and informational servicesOffers equitable access to materials and informational services that support literacy, intellectual development, recreation, and cultural interests for residents of the Town of Kirkland.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$532K
Contributions & grants$131K25%
Program service revenue$338K64%
Investment income$54K10%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$536K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$342K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.10M
Cash$676K
Investments$2.00M
Liabilities$374K
Net assets$2.73M
Liquid reserves60.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE DEBRAGGIO | LIBRARY DIRECTOR | 35 | $69K |
board members · 12
- BILL BOWER — TRUSTEE
- CATHERINE MARHENKE — SECRETARY
- DEBRA BOUTIN — TREASURER
- EDWIN GRANT — PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH BENTLEY — TRUSTEE
- GARY HOLECK — TRUSTEE
- JOE DETRAGLIA — TRUSTEE
- JUDY KOWALCZYK — TRUSTEE
- MATTHEW LACEY — TRUSTEE
- MICHELLE REISER-MEMMER — VICE PRESIDENT
- MIRIAM MOORE — TRUSTEE
- SARAH GAETANO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Mid York Library System Network — Member of a regional network comprising 44 libraries, enabling shared resources and services.
- Strategic Funder — Sponsors the Park and Museum Passes program, providing financial support for community access initiatives.
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.
- Borrowing Beyond Booksmethodology: borrowing_beyond_booksBy expanding lending to include non-traditional items like cake pans, games, and technology, the library increases community engagement and resource utilization because access to practical and recreational tools meets diverse life needs and lowers thresholds for library use.
- Equitable Access to Resourcesmethodology: equitable_accessBy providing equitable access to materials and services, the library supports community literacy, intellectual development, recreation, and cultural engagement because removing barriers to access enables broader participation and lifelong learning across diverse population groups.
- Regional Library Network Collaborationmethodology: regional_library_networkBy participating in a regional library system, the library extends access to a broader range of resources for its patrons because shared collections and reciprocal borrowing increase material availability without duplicative investment.