named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Book Fair
Event where adults can use reading completion tickets to "purchase" donated books, promoting literacy and community engagement.
Babysitters Training Class
Four-hour course for youth ages 11–15 covering responsibilities, accident prevention, and first aid, offered in partnership with Epic Trainings.
Bridge Club
Weekly card game social for adults, held Mondays at 1:00 PM.
Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In
Biweekly tech assistance program hosted with Cornell Cooperative Extension, offering help with device setup and digital literacy.
Children's Clothing Swap
Annual event allowing families to exchange gently used children's clothing, promoting sustainability and community support.
Kids' Book Club
Monthly book discussion and craft activity for children, such as creating ocean sensory jars tied to selected titles.
Knitting and Stitch Club
Weekly gathering for adults to socialize and work on fiber crafts, held Thursdays at 1:00 PM.
Storytime
Weekly program for young children featuring reading and interactive activities, held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Deliver children's programs and literacy development activitiesHosts Storytime sessions for children on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a weekly Kid's Yoga program combining movement and storytelling, and offers programs designed to stimulate children's interest in reading and learning. Supports early literacy and educational engagement through structured, recurring activities.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Facilitate community engagement and lifelong learning programsHosts a weekly Bridge Club and Knitting and Stitch Club for adults, organizes a biannual Kids Clothing Swap, an annual Adult Book Fair, and a Fall Community Potluck. These programs foster social connection, skill-sharing, and community participation across age groups.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Host Library Board of Trustees meetingsConducts monthly public meetings of the Library Board of Trustees on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm, ensuring transparency and governance oversight.
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Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
- Manage physical collections and donation programsAccepts up to one small box of donated books per person per week and hosts a Better World Books donation bin for gently used books. Uses private donations to expand collections in materials and technology and enhance literary and humanities programs.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Offer library card registration and public access servicesProvides library card registration requiring photo ID and proof of residency. Offers free 24/7 WiFi without password requirements, wireless printing, photocopying, faxing, and scanning services with files emailed directly to users. Operates with regular weekly hours from Monday to Saturday.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Offer non-traditional lending through Library of Things and museum passesRuns a seasonal Library of Things program allowing patrons to check out non-traditional items for one week. Provides museum passes to local cultural and historical institutions, available for 3-day checkout periods.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provide digital reading and research resourcesOffers access to ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and digital comics through Libby and ComicsPlus apps. Provides remote access to online newspapers, historical archives, genealogical databases (including Ancestry.com New York, Heritage Hub, and NYS Historic Newspapers), and news platforms such as the Times Union, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and America’s News for public research and current events.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Support accessibility and outreach for individuals with disabilitiesOperates a wheelchair-accessible building with accessible parking, curb cuts, and push-button doors. Offers Books by Mail service delivering up to three large print or audio books at a time to patrons unable to visit in person due to disability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$286K
Contributions & grants$268K94%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$10K4%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$256K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$165K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$678K
Cash$360K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$673K
Liquid reserves16.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA L HOPKINS | LIBRARY DIRECTOR | 40 | $70K |
board members · 11
- ALIX DUGGAN — President
- ANDREA WEDLER — Treasurer
- ANNIE METZGER — Secretary
- BRITTANY DEWIRE — Vice President
- CAROL ROSBOZOM — Trustee
- DEB ZAFFUTS — Trustee
- DR YUSUF SILK — Trustee
- FRED WOBROCK — Trustee
- MEREDITH LEE-CLARK — Trustee
- THERESE GOYETTE — Trustee
- VIRGINIA ANDERSON — Trustee
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Albany Institute of Art and History Partner — Partner institution providing museum admission through library pass program.
- Ancestry.com Partner — Partner in providing free access to digitized New York family history records through Ancestry.com New York.
- Berkshire Botanical Gardens Partner — Partner institution providing garden admission through library pass program.
- Better World Books Partner — Hosts a donation drop box at the library for books the library cannot use.
- Brittonkill School District Partner — Uses Brittonkill school district closure decisions to inform library closure policy.
- Capital Native Plants Partner — Collaborates on native plant sales and educational talks about fireflies and habitat conservation.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County Partner — Partners to offer tech help drop-in sessions with a Digital Literacy Resource Educator.
- Dr. Yusuf Silk Partner — Trustee of the Library Board of Trustees
- Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center Partner — Partners to offer educational programs on owls including owl pellet dissection.
- Empire Pass Partner — Partner program providing access to New York State parks through a library-issued pass.
- Epic Trainings Partner — Conducts Babysitters Training Classes hosted at the library.
- Mass MOCA Partner — Partner institution providing contemporary art museum admission through library pass program.
- NYS Coordinated Outreach Services Funder — Funds the provision of Cypress Resume access for member libraries including Brunswick Community Library.
- New York State Education Department Government — Access to Ancestry.com New York is provided through the New York State Library (nysl.nysed.gov), a state agency.
- New York State Talking Book and Braille Library Partner — Provides access to free library services for eligible residents with print disabilities, including audio and braille materials.
- OverDrive Partner — Provides access to Libby, an app for ebooks and audiobooks, with inclusive design for all users.
- Prancing Pony Yoga Partner — Provides yoga instruction for children through the library’s Kid's Yoga program.
- SEFCU Partner — Donated 25 backpacks for children at the library's grand opening event.
- The Clark Partner — Partner institution providing art museum admission through library pass program.
- Two Bee Honey Partner — Collaborates to host educational programs about bees featuring an observation hive.
- Upper Hudson Library System Network — Member library enabling access to shared collections and interlibrary loan services.
- Upper Hudson Library System Network — Member library within the Upper Hudson Library System, enabling shared digital access and services.
- Upper Hudson Library System Network — Member library within the Upper Hudson Library System, which provides shared digital resources and services.
- Upper Hudson Library System Network — Member library within the Upper Hudson Library System, which provides the Books by Mail service.
- Upper Hudson Library System Network — Member of the Upper Hudson Library System, participating in a shared regional events calendar.
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.
- Inclusive Access Through Sensory Awarenessmethodology: sensory-aware_access_planningBy providing advance information about program environments, the library supports visitors with sensory sensitivities to participate more fully, because transparency about noise levels and crowd size reduces barriers to access for neurodiverse individuals.
- Patron-Driven Collection and Programmingmethodology: patron-driven_collection_and_programming_developmentBy aligning collection development and programming with patron demand, the library increases relevance and engagement because community input directly shapes resource availability and activities.