named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Digital Collections Access
Offers access to e-books and audiobooks via Overdrive & Libby, supported through annual fees paid to the North Country Library System.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Provides patrons access to materials not available locally through the Northern New York Library Network, allowing up to ten active requests per patron.
Tool and Craft Lending
Loans out tools, board games, jigsaw puzzles, and craft items for one-week periods, expanding the library’s role beyond traditional materials.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Access to technology and digital resourcesProvides free public access to computing devices, wireless internet, and technology consultation services; offers photocopy and print services, international fax transmission, and earbuds for purchase; and supports digital literacy through access to online learning and research platforms including Universal Class, JobNow Resume, ArtistWorks, Ancestry, and Fold3.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for intellectual freedom and freedom to readUpholds the constitutional freedom to read by adopting the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights; publicly affirms support for the Freedom to Read Statement; provides diverse audiovisual materials representing a range of views without endorsement; protects user confidentiality; and contests encroachments on the public's freedom to view through lawful means.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Community programs and educational enrichmentHosts a range of in-person and virtual programs including children's storytime, dinosaur-themed events, summer reading clubs, young adult speaker events, adult book or author discussions, film showings, arts and crafts activities, Exercise Club sessions, and gardening workshops; partners with the Waddington Historical Association on a Main Street walking tour.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Community space and museum accessProvides a community room available for educational, civic, charitable, and social events; and offers museum passes to patrons to support cultural access.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Library collections development and community adoption programsOffers an Adopt-a-book program allowing patrons to sponsor the acquisition of books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and magazines, including in memory of others with memorial bookplates; maintains a public Amazon wishlist for community donations; and redistributes withdrawn books through book sales, Little Free Libraries, and donations to schools and senior centers in partnership with Better World Books.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Public library services and resource lendingOperates as a public library offering a circulating collection of books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, magazines, and local history materials; provides interlibrary loan services with up to ten active requests per patron; lends STEM kits and digital materials via Overdrive & Libby through the North Country Library System; and maintains accessibility features including handicap accessible parking, entrances, restrooms, and an accessibility lift.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fine-free borrowing and overdue fine forgivenessEliminated overdue fines for all circulating items as of June 1, 2022; forgave all previously accumulated fines; and offers fine-free borrowing for juvenile materials and new juvenile Blu-rays/DVDs with specific loan periods and renewal options.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$84K
Contributions & grants$80K96%
Program service revenue$1K2%
Investment income$1K2%
Other revenue$575
expenses
Total expenses$85K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$146K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$146K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BRITNEY PALMER — TRUSTEE
- LINDA HENRY — TRUSTEE
- MARK SCOTT — TRUSTEE
- MARY MACALUSO — TRUSTEE
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- ALA Council Network — Endorsed the Freedom to View Statement on January 10, 1990.
- Amazon Partner — Hosts the library's public wishlist of adoptable items.
- American Film and Video Association Network — Endorser and original drafter of the Freedom to View Statement adopted by the library.
- American Library Association Network — Follows the Library Bill of Rights established by the American Library Association.
- American Library Association Network — Member organization that originally issued and adopted the Freedom to Read Statement.
- Association of American Publishers Network — Co-adopter of the Freedom to Read Statement through its predecessor organizations.
- Better World Books Partner — Partners with Better World Books to recycle or donate withdrawn library materials.
- Facebook Partner — Used for public outreach and updates.
- Friends of the Waddington Library Partner — Organizes fundraising activities such as pizza sales to support the library.
- Instagram Partner — Used for public outreach and updates.
- New York State Education Department Government — Library regulations are enacted under Chapter 2.26 of the New York State Education Law.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, collaborating on shared digital collections, interlibrary loan, and centralized acquisitions through the Central Libraries Committee.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, which includes 65 libraries with independent fine policies.
- North Country Library System Network — Participates in the North Country Library System for shared patron services and standing verification.
- North Country Library System Network — Shares library cards, borrowing privileges, and circulation system with all member libraries; follows system-wide policies for renewals, fines, and interlibrary loan operations.
- North Country Library System Partner — Provides training opportunities for library staff to maintain current technology skills.
- Northern New York Library Network Network — Participates in interlibrary loan services through the Northern New York Library Network (NNYLN) to access materials not available locally.
- SUNY Canton Partner — Alma mater of the library director, where he earned a Liberal Arts Degree with a focus on Creative Writing.
- Waddington Historical Association Partner — Collaborates with the library to host a walking tour of Main Street.
- local newspapers and media outlets Partner — Shares photographs and videos from library programs with local newspapers and media outlets for publication.
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.
- Barrier-Reduced Access Modelmethodology: fine-free_accessBy eliminating overdue fines and ensuring equitable physical and digital access, the library increases utilization and inclusion because reducing procedural and financial barriers enables broader participation, especially among vulnerable populations.
- Intellectual Freedom as a Core Access Principlemethodology: intellectual_freedomBy selecting materials and programming based on professional judgment rather than community approval, the library protects intellectual freedom and ensures access to diverse ideas, because unrestricted exposure to varied viewpoints is essential to a free society.
- Public Library Model for Lifelong Learningmethodology: public-library-modelBy providing free and open access to educational and cultural materials, the library supports lifelong learning and literacy because access to information is foundational to individual development and democratic participation.