named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Clubs
Monthly book discussion groups including an Evening Book Club and a Reader’s Choice Book Club for adults
Chicks with Sticks Knit and Crochet Group
Weekly gathering for all ages and skill levels to knit and crochet together, held every Monday afternoon
Evening Storytime
Weekly storytime sessions for children ages 3 and up, featuring themed read-alouds and crafts held on Thursday evenings
Genealogy Research
Access to Ancestry.com resources through library computers for patrons to explore family history and vital records
Interlibrary Loan
Service that allows patrons to request materials from other libraries within the North Country Library System
Puzzle Swap
Free winter program allowing patrons to borrow and exchange 500- and 1000-piece puzzles
Summer Reading Program
Annual summer program for children that encourages reading through goal tracking, prizes, and themed activities from July to August
Trivia for Adults
Monthly trivia events held at a local restaurant, offering lunchtime and evening sessions for adult participants
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 1 activity
- Hosts adult programs and community eventsHosts a monthly Reader’s Choice Book Club on the second Tuesday of each month, an Evening Book Club on the first Tuesday of each month, monthly Trivia Tuesday events for adults at a local restaurant, and a weekly “Chicks with Sticks” Knit and Crochet Group for all ages and skill levels every Monday afternoon.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Hosts educational and recreational programs for children and familiesHosts weekly Evening Storytime sessions with themed read-alouds and crafts for children ages 3 and up, weekly Summer Storytime programs for children ages 5 and under, and distributes free themed Take-and-Make Craft Kits for children to use at home. Also operates a Summer Reading program for children from July 6 to August 15.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Maintains public access to library governance and financial recordsMaintains and provides access to board meeting minutes from 2022 through 2026, conducts and documents board meetings, adopts annual budgets, publishes financial reports, and makes monthly financial reports and annual budget documents available via SharePoint.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Offers printing, copying, fax, and scanning servicesProvides black and white printing and photocopying for $0.25 per page, color printing and photocopying for $0.50 per page, limited to 25 pages per patron per day. Also offers incoming and outgoing fax services for $0.50 per page with a free cover sheet, and free scanning services to convert print documents into digital files.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Operates ongoing puzzle and book exchange programsOffers a free ongoing puzzle swap program during winter months, allowing patrons to exchange 500- and 1000-piece puzzles, and operates an ongoing book sale with pay-what-you-feel pricing on books, DVDs, and other materials.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provides public library servicesOperates a public library offering free and open access to materials and services that support lifelong learning for people of all ages and backgrounds. Services include lending books and media, interlibrary loans, genealogical research resources, and access to public computers and WiFi.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides regular public access to library facilitiesOperates physical library facilities with regular weekly hours: Monday and Thursday 10:00am–6:00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00am–4:00pm, Friday 10:00am–5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am–2:00pm, and closed on Sundays.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$120K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K8%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$124K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$79K
Grants paid out$900
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$477K
Cash$301K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$476K
Liquid reserves29.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -35.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Cindy Partrick — Director
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County Partner — Collaborates on educational programs such as "Decipher Bones" and "Digging for Fossils".
- Good Golly’s Family Restaurant Partner — Co-hosts adult trivia events with the library on a monthly basis.
- Hastings Lions Club Partner — Participates in community events such as the Family Fun Day at Van Lieu Park.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, enabling interlibrary loan services.
- North Country Library System Network — Member of the North Country Library System, requiring a valid NCLS library card for access to genealogy services.
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.
- At-Home Programming Extensionmethodology: at-home-programming-extensionBy providing free, ready-to-use craft kits aligned with storytime themes, the library extends the reach of its programming into the home, because continuity between in-person and at-home experiences reinforces learning and family engagement.
- Integrated Literacy and Social Engagementmethodology: integrated-literacy-and-social-engagementBy combining themed storytelling with hands-on activities, the library fosters social connections among young children, because shared experiential learning strengthens community bonds and deepens engagement with literacy.