named programs · 1 · from sources
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activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Provides access to online research and curriculum resourcesOffers patrons access to digital educational platforms including Britannica School, EBSCO Explora, and virtual science tools to support curriculum-aligned learning for elementary through high school students.
- Provides public library servicesOperates a public library facility open Monday through Saturday, offering regular library services to residents of the TriValley area, including access to books, technology, and a 23,500 square-foot facility with a Children’s Literacy Center, Reading Room, and Community Center.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Communicates library updates via newsletterProduces and distributes an email newsletter to inform subscribers about upcoming library events, programs, and updates.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community events and programsOrganizes and hosts recurring community events such as the annual Giant Pumpkin Party, author talks, dinosaur-themed educational events, and family trivia programs, attracting thousands of attendees annually and featuring activities like costume marches, pony rides, fossil digs, and book distributions.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offers educational resources and games for children and teensProvides access to over 100 interactive educational games, free reading activities, and online platforms such as PBS Cyberchase, National Geographic Kids, and NASA Kids' Club to support math, reading, literacy, science, and space learning for children and teens in grades PreK–12.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operates enrichment and artist programsSponsors enrichment programs and hosts a group or program for studio artists, functioning as a community center and meeting space for people of all ages.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Provides access to specialized equipment and passesOffers patrons one-day checkout of Mohonk Preserve Trail Head Day Passes and Time and the Valleys Museum passes, as well as access to thermal imaging cameras for home energy assessments.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Supports children's reading developmentMaintains and shares curated online resources, free educational worksheets, and back-to-school materials to help parents support children's reading and academic development from PreK through Grade 5.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$619K
Contributions & grants$534K86%
Program service revenue$54K9%
Investment income$24K4%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$820K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$379K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.30M
Cash$773K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$6.30M
Liquid reserves11.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH WOLPERT | Director | 40 | $66K |
board members · 9
- CATHERINE COOMBE — Recording Secretary
- DAVID SCHNEYER — VicePresident
- KATHERINE KELLY — Trustee
- LEANORE EGAN — Secretary Treasurer
- MARI MARTIN — President
- MICHAEL SCHIFFER — Trustee
- PATRICIA DOOGAN — Trustee
- ROBERT EDDINGS — Trustee
- WILLIAM RICHARDSON — Trustee
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric Partner — Partner utility providing funding and program access for the HomeBoost DIY energy assessment initiative.
- Coombefinancial.com Partner — Administrative partner for craft vendor applications via email contact.
- DINOSAURS ROCK Partner — Collaborates with DINOSAURS ROCK to provide expert-led dinosaur education and exhibits.
- Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Partner — Provides animated content using musical strategies to teach social-emotional skills to preschoolers.
- Discovery Education Partner — Provides math homework help with instructional videos on basic math functions.
- Disney Junior Partner — Offers games, stories, music, and videos featuring Disney characters for children.
- FBI Government — Provides access to the FBI's Parent Guide to Internet Safety on preventing online exploitation of children.
- Federal Trade Commission Government — Links to OnGuardOnline.gov, a federal government resource for internet safety tips and parental guidance.
- FunBrain.com Partner — Offers educational games in math, reading, and literacy through a linked resource.
- HomeBoost Partner — Technology and service provider for the DIY home energy assessment program, supplying thermal imaging cameras and app support.
- Library of Congress Partner — Offers poetry resources for teens via linked programs such as Poetry 180.
- Merriam-Webster Partner — Provides access to Word Central for language and spelling support.
- Mohonk Preserve Partner — Partner organization providing trail access through library pass program
- NASA Government — Provides science education content for children through the NASA Science for Kids portal.
- NASA Partner — Provides space and astronomy educational content for students through linked resources.
- NASA Kids' Club Partner — Offers space-themed games and facts to engage children in learning about space.
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Government — References the organization's internet safety resources for parents, educators, and children.
- National Geographic Kids Partner — Provides educational games and puzzles focused on nature and problem-solving for children.
- New York State Library Government — Primary funder of Britannica School access through the NOVEL program
- Orange and Rockland Utilities Partner — Partner utility collaborating on the HomeBoost program to support residential energy efficiency.
- PBS Cyberchase Partner — Offers math, science, and geometry games for children.
- PBS Kids Partner — Provides access to reading games and activities for children.
- Planned Parenthood Partner — Provides access to Planned Parenthood's tools and resources for parents discussing child development and growing up.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab Partner — Provides access to writing resources for teens through a partnership link.
- RCLS Partner — Collaborates with RCLS on the Battle of the Books program for teens.
- Ramapo Catskill Library System Network — Library system coordinating the HomeBoost program across member libraries including Daniel Pierce Library.
- Reading is Fundamental Partner — Links to Reading is Fundamental's Literacy Central resources for parent-focused reading support materials.
- Scholastic Partner — Links to Scholastic's resources for selecting books for reluctant readers and supporting school success from PreK to Grade 8.
- Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Partner — Offers historical space race educational content through a linked exhibition.
- Time and the Valleys Museum Partner — Collaborated with the Time and the Valleys Museum on the 1930s Lost Catskill Farm Heritage Baking Book.
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How they approach the work
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- Community Hub Modelmethodology: community_hub_modelBy positioning the library as a multi-purpose community hub, the organization increases engagement and accessibility across age groups because shared physical and programmatic space fosters inclusive, cross-generational participation.
- Competitive Reading Engagementmethodology: competitive-reading-engagementBy using competitive trivia based on selected books, the library promotes reading engagement and expands teen exposure to diverse authors and genres because peer-based learning and teamwork increase motivation and social reinforcement around literacy.
- Family-Engaged Literacy Supportmethodology: family-engaged_literacy_supportBy curating external resources that help parents foster reading engagement at home, the library supports children's literacy development because family involvement strengthens reading habits and creates a supportive learning environment beyond the library walls.
- Library-Based Lending of Cultural and Recreational Accessmethodology: library-based_lending_of_cultural_and_recreational_accessBy lending short-term access passes to outdoor and cultural sites through the library, the organization promotes community engagement with local natural and historical resources because removing cost and access barriers enables broader public use of underutilized regional assets.
- Social-Emotional Learning Through Music and Storytellingmethodology: social-emotional_learning_through_music_and_storytellingBy using musical and imaginative storytelling grounded in a social-emotional learning curriculum, the library teaches preschoolers key social skills because emotionally resonant, narrative-driven formats enhance retention and behavioral modeling in young children.