named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Knitting Club
Weekly gathering for knitters and crocheters every Wednesday from 6–8 PM at the library
Lego Club
Monthly event on the first Saturday from 11 AM–12 PM for all ages featuring Lego building and snacks
Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece Event
Seasonal craft event where participants create fall-themed centerpieces using pumpkins and succulents; registration required with payment accepted via cash or check
Seed Donation Program
Community initiative accepting donations of seeds to support local gardening and sustainability efforts
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Distributed free solar viewing glasses to the public in preparation for the April 8 total solar eclipse
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Loan of physical and digital library materialsProvides access to a collection of over 5,500 physical items including books, magazines, and movies, and subscribes to over 11,000 e-books and 3,000 audiobooks, with materials available for checkout and renewal.
- Personalized book search assistanceProvides individualized help to patrons in locating books, including searches based on genre, author, or topic preferences.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Acceptance of seed donationsAccepts seed donations from the public to support community gardening initiatives or related educational programming.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Community programming and eventsHosts recurring and special events including a weekly Knitting Club, monthly Lego Club, pumpkin succulent centerpiece crafting, and distribution of solar eclipse viewing glasses to engage diverse age groups.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Interlibrary loan and collection developmentPlaces holds on books from other libraries upon request and may purchase new titles based on patron suggestions, expanding access to desired reading materials.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- One-on-one technology trainingOffers individualized training sessions to help community members learn computer basics and access email, supporting digital literacy for patrons of all ages.
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Community Service Office Operations 1 activity
- Operation of regular and adjusted library hoursOperates library services during regular hours Monday through Saturday with extended availability on Wednesdays, adjusts summer hours, aligns with school district closures during inclement weather, and observes federal and cultural holidays.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Public access to Wi-Fi and printing servicesProvides free public Wi-Fi through the "adcpublic" network, accessible inside the library and in the parking lot, and offers printing and copying services on a donation basis.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Public library board meetingsHosts public library board meetings on the first Tuesday of every even-numbered month to conduct official business and engage community stakeholders.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$88K98%
Program service revenue$1K2%
Investment income$630%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$34K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$182K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$182K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Bonnie Broadhurst — Trustee
- Janet Oatman — Trustee
- Madeline Felice — Trustee
- Phyllis Ort — Trustee
- Sandie Haight — Trustee
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share updates, events, and services with the community.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, enabling material sharing and access to digital resources across 65 libraries in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
- Northern Credit Union Funder — Donated funds toward repairs for the library's back steps to improve accessibility for handicapped patrons.
- Shedlight Organics Partner — Partner that provided pumpkins and succulents for library events or displays.
- Shedlight Organics Partner — Provided pumpkins and succulents for the library's pumpkin succulent centerpiece event.
- South Jefferson Central School District Government — Coordinates library closures with school district weather decisions.
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.
- Client-Choice Model in Collection Developmentmethodology: client_choice_modelBy rotating and expanding recreational collections—such as seasonal puzzles—based on community interests, we increase engagement and usage, because offering choice and novelty attracts diverse patrons and sustains their involvement over time.
- Community-Centered Programming for Social Connectionmethodology: community_engagement_modelBy hosting recurring craft and hands-on events in partnership with local providers, we strengthen community ties and promote inclusive learning, because shared creative experiences foster social belonging and intergenerational engagement.
- Personalized Engagement to Compensate for Scalemethodology: personalized_advisoryBy using staff expertise to provide personalized reader advisory services, we foster deeper patron engagement despite limited physical space, because tailored recommendations increase relevance and encourage return usage.