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Sharon Springs Free Library

Sharon Springs, NY · EIN 161189239 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A52 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · shsfreelib.mvls.info
revenue
$97K
expenses
$92K
net assets
$265K
employees
mission · from form 990

Literacy

profile · synthesized from sources

Public library serving the Town of Sharon, NY, providing free access to books, e-books, audiobooks, DVDs, and digital resources. Offers public computers, internet, printing, copying, faxing, and scanning services during operating hours. Hosts community programs including story time for children and supports lifelong learning and literacy for residents and visitors.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Digital Lending (Libby)
Provides access to e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines through the Libby platform
Interlibrary Loan
Service that allows patrons to request materials from outside the Mohawk Valley and Southern Adirondack Library Systems
Story Time
Weekly children's story time program held Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. led by Mrs. Fralick
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Early Literacy Promotion 2 activities
    • Hosts weekly children's story time sessions
      Conducts weekly story time programs for children every Thursday morning during regular operating hours.
    • Provides literacy services
      Offers literacy-focused programs and services to support reading and learning in the community.
  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
    • Operates public library during regular hours
      Provides public library access and services Monday through Saturday during established operating hours.
    • Provides public library access and circulation services
      Offers public access to physical and digital materials including books, audiobooks, e-books, e-magazines, CDs, and DVDs for adults and children. Materials are available through in-house collections, the Mohawk Valley Library System, the Southern Adirondack Library System, and Interlibrary Loan.
  • Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
    • Provides public computer and internet access with printing and scanning services
      Offers free 24/7 internet access and public computers during operating hours, with printing, copying (including two-sided and color), faxing, and free scanning to USB drives. Printing is also available from USB drives.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$25K26%
Program service revenue$61K63%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$92K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$265K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$265K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +62.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Meghan Keaney Director 20 $17K
board members · 5
  • Belinda Feris — Trustee
  • Kerry Parsons — Trustee
  • Patsy Nicosia — Trustee
  • Robert Fucci — Trustee
  • Susan Rorick — Trustee
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Libby Partner — Provides access to digital books through the Libby platform.
  • Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member library within the Mohawk Valley Library System, enabling resource sharing and delivery.
  • Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member of the library system for shared resource delivery and access
  • Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Member of the library system for shared resource delivery and access
  • Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Participates in resource sharing and delivery through the Southern Adirondack Library System.
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.

  • Early Literacy Through Structured Engagement
    methodology: early-literacy-programs
    By hosting regular story time sessions, the library promotes early literacy development in children because structured, interactive reading activities build foundational language skills and foster positive associations with books and learning.
  • Expanded Access via Interlibrary Collaboration
    methodology: interlibrary_loan_networking
    By participating in regional interlibrary loan networks, the library increases access to knowledge resources because shared systems enable patrons to obtain materials beyond local collections, reducing resource gaps due to community size or location.