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FORT HUNTER FREE LIBRARY
AMSTERDAM, NY · EIN 141515005 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B70 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · forthunterfreelibrary.com
revenue
$57K
expenses
$60K
net assets
$75K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

FORT HUNTER FREE LIBRARY is a small public library established in 1927 serving the Town of Florida and parts of the Town of Mohawk in New York. It provides free access to books, digital resources, and educational programs for all ages. The library offers community events, reading programs, and research assistance from its location on Fort Hunter Road in Amsterdam, NY.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Events
Regular events including book clubs, children's programs, and art classes for adults and kids
Resource Access
Access to library collections, digital media, and the full Mohawk Valley Library System network
Summer Reading Program
Annual reading program for all ages running from July to August with weekly events and reading challenges
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
    • Issue library cards and support patron access
      Provides library cards to community members, enabling access to local and networked library resources through the Saratoga Library System.
    • Operate public library facility
      Provides library services from a permanent location in the renovated Town of Florida Town Hall, offering physical access to books, digital media, educational resources, and public-use computers during operating hours.
    • Provide access to digital and networked library resources
      Offers patrons access to eBooks and digital materials through the MVLS OverDrive platform, as well as a searchable online catalog and borrowing privileges across the full MVLS library network.
  • Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
    • Host community literacy and reading programs
      Organizes and hosts regular book clubs for children and adults, selecting and discussing a rotating list of fiction and member-chosen titles.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Host educational and creative community events
      Offers recurring educational and creative programs such as children's watercolor sessions and adult watercolor classes, with some events requiring registration due to limited space.
  • Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
    • Run summer reading programs for all age groups
      Operates an annual Summer Reading Program from July 7 to August 11, 2026, featuring free weekly events, passive programs, reading challenges, and activities designed for participants from babies to adults.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$10K17%
Program service revenue$43K75%
Investment income$5881%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$75K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$75K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Amsterdam Public Library Partner — Collaborates or shares resources with Amsterdam Public Library, as indicated by the link to amsterdamlibrary.com in the Educate Station image.
  • Fonda/Fultonville Central School Government — Receives funding and support from the Fonda/Fultonville Central School.
  • Greater Amsterdam School District Government — Receives funding and support from the Greater Amsterdam School District.
  • MVLS Network — Member library with access to the full MVLS collection for patrons.
  • MVLS OverDrive Network — Participates in the Mohawk Valley Library System (MVLS) digital lending platform for eBooks and digital resources.
  • Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member of the Mohawk Valley Library System.
  • Saratoga Library System Network — Member of the Saratoga Library System, using its online catalog and card registration system.
  • Town of Florida Government — Receives funding and support from the Town of Florida.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • All-Ages Inclusion Strategy
    methodology: two_generation_approach
    By designing programs for all age groups—from babies to adults—the library fosters intergenerational participation and broad community engagement because inclusive access increases family involvement and lifelong reading habits.
  • Flexible Participation Design
    methodology: flexible_programming
    By structuring summer reading weeks as standalone experiences, the library enables intermittent participation without penalty, increasing accessibility and sustained engagement because flexibility accommodates diverse family schedules and reduces barriers to continued involvement.
  • Member-Driven Selection Model
    methodology: client_choice_model
    By allowing book club participants to collectively choose reading materials, the library increases engagement and ownership in programming because autonomy and shared interest drive sustained participation.