named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
HomeBoost BoostBox Program
Provides free DIY energy assessment kits to library patrons in partnership with Central Hudson and HomeBoost, including thermal cameras and app-based guidance for home energy efficiency
Library of Things
A lending program offering patrons access to non-traditional library items such as musical instruments, sports equipment, STEAM education kits, and Wi-Fi hotspots
STEAM to Go!
Mobile educational kits focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, including themed sets on magnets, machines, and nature exploration
Storytime Kits
Themed kits containing books and felt board pieces for storytelling, designed for early childhood literacy and family engagement
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Library of Things Lending 2 activities
- Maintain and lend non-traditional items through Library of Things programOffers a Library of Things collection featuring borrowable instruments, toys, sports equipment, and technology, with borrower agreements in place to manage lending.
- Maintain board game collection for public useProvides a board game collection available for public borrowing and use to support recreation and community engagement.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Operate and support public library services at main and branch locationsOperates the Catskill Public Library and Palenville Branch Library with regular weekly hours, providing public access to physical and digital collections, computers, printing, faxing, photocopying, scanning, and 24/7 Wi-Fi. Offers in-person and online library card registration for residents within the Catskill Central School District.
- Provide access to physical and digital library materialsOffers borrowing of print and audiovisual materials, digital content (eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, TV shows) via Libby and hoopla, and access to combined holdings of 66 libraries through the Mid-Hudson Library System. Provides up to 5 monthly checkouts per account through hoopla.
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Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
- Accept donations to support library operationsAccepts monetary donations and donated books and materials from the public to support library operations and collections.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Facilitate public engagement through board meetings and communicationsHosts monthly public Board of Trustees meetings at the Catskill Public Library or Palenville Branch Library and maintains paper copies of past meeting documents for public viewing.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Host children’s literacy and engagement programsHosts weekly story time programs featuring playtime, stories, and songs for young children, as well as a Summer Reading Program and weekly take-home craft packs for children with activities such as dinosaur pom-pom painting.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize community events and outreach activitiesOrganizes public events including monthly craft or activity events for adults, participation in the Catskill Farmer's Market, and special events such as a children's reading and activities event featuring local author Sarah Lynn Baker on July 26.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Provide reference and technology assistance servicesOffers technology appointments, office services, reader’s advisory, and reference assistance through library staff to support public use of resources.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Support access to local history and special collectionsProvides access to a local history collection including the A. Fred Saunders Hudson River Steamboats Collection and offers in-library access to newspapers, reference books, and special collections with photography and copying allowed.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Support mini-library development and maintenanceOrganizes the building and maintenance of free mini-libraries to expand access to books and reading materials in the community.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$1K37%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Elisabeth Kent — Board member
- Elissa Schappell — Board member
- Lysa Opfer — Board member
- Nick D'amore — Board Member
- Rob Spillman — Board member
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Catskill Farmer's Market Partner — Collaborates with the Catskill Farmer's Market to host monthly community events.
- Catskill Farmer’s Market Partner — Community partner offering fresh, locally grown and artisanal products.
- Catskill Public Library Partner — Collaborates on the distribution of weekly take-home craft packs through the Palenville Branch.
- Catskill Public Library Partner — Primary institution supported through events, communications, and mini-library initiatives
- Central Hudson Partner — Partners with the library to provide free energy assessment kits and custom reports for customers.
- Friends of the Catskill Public Library & Palenville Branch Inc Partner — Supports the library through donations and organizing activities.
- HomeBoost Partner — Collaborates with the library to distribute DIY energy kits and support energy efficiency through app-based guidance.
- In Flight, Inc. Partner — Community partner providing programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Mental Health Association of Greene County Partner — Community partner offering programs supporting mental health, wellbeing, and education.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member of a network of 66 libraries enabling shared borrowing and interlibrary lending across five counties.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member of the Mid-Hudson Library System, enabling shared library card access and services.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Member of the regional library system enabling shared programs and resources.
- Mid-Hudson Library System Network — Partnered with the Mid-Hudson Library System to provide access to the collections of 66 libraries.
- Questar III BOCES Partner — Partner providing educational and administrative services to school districts in Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties.
- SouthEastern Access to Libraries Partner — Partners with an academic and public library consortium to expand access to resources in southeastern New York.
- The Arc Mid-Hudson Partner — Community partner serving individuals and families in Ulster, Greene, and Putnam Counties.
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.
- Community Hub Modelmethodology: community_hubBy operating the library as a physical and social hub, the organization fosters community connection, creativity, and sustained engagement beyond traditional book lending, because shared spaces and programming strengthen social fabric and increase public investment in the library.
- Early Literacy Through Play-Based Engagementmethodology: early-literacy-through-playBy offering structured, play-based story time sessions, the organization promotes early literacy in pre-kindergarten children because interactive routines combining songs, stories, and crafts build foundational language and cognitive skills in developmentally appropriate ways.
- Expanding Access Through Non-Traditional Lendingmethodology: library_of_thingsBy circulating non-traditional items such as technology, toys, and sports equipment through a Library of Things, the organization increases equitable access to resources that support learning, wellness, and recreation, because ownership barriers limit community participation and lending reduces exclusion.