named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
250th Anniversary Programs
Special series of events and initiatives celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial, including a youth art contest in partnership with Tapestry of New York
Artist of the Month
Exhibit program featuring local artists with monthly openings, receptions, and educational talks
Astronomy Club
Monthly club offering presentations on topics like astrophotography, open to all interested community members
Gaming Club – E-Sports
Monthly video gaming event for patrons to play games like MARVEL Token: Fighting Souls, socialize, and win prizes
Monthly Programs for All Ages
Regularly scheduled library events including storytimes, craft sessions, and educational workshops
Photography Club
Monthly gathering for photography enthusiasts of all skill levels to share work, participate in challenges, and attend instructional talks
Summer Reading Program
Annual literacy program for all ages featuring themed reading challenges, logging sheets, prizes, and mascot Digger; runs from late June to mid-August
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Youth leadership program for teens to advise on library services, plan events, and contribute to decision-making
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
- Manage borrowing policies and loan limitsAllows patrons to check out up to 45 items total, with limits of 5 DVDs, videos, or audio books. Sets variable loan periods: two weeks for new books and audio books, four weeks for non-new items, three days for new DVDs, and seven days for videotapes and non-new DVDs.
- Operate public library servicesProvides library services to the community with scheduled weekly hours, including weekday and Saturday access. Offers library card registration both in-person and online, with temporary online access valid for 60 days.
- Provide access to physical and digital collectionsOffers patrons access to physical materials including books, DVDs, audio books, and special collections such as the Dockstader Collection and Local History Collection. Provides digital access to ebooks via SALS on Demand and Hoopla, as well as online genealogical resources including Heritage Quest and Ancestry.com Library Edition.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in library operations and outreachUtilizes volunteers for garden maintenance, shelf reading, organizing the children's area, community outreach, developing a home delivery program, and building a float for the Memorial Day Parade.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Facilitate interlibrary access and resource sharingEnables cardholders to access services at libraries across eight counties in New York State and offers free interlibrary loan services through the SALS catalog, with typical four-week loan periods and one renewal.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Fund library resources and infrastructureFunds over $48,000 in support to the Galway Public Library since 2011, including donations for computers, books, shelving, software, and subscriptions.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Host educational and community programsOffers monthly programs for all ages, a Summer Reading Program from June to August, and special events such as a Teen Advisory Board and a Holocaust storytelling exhibit. Also hosts a digital quilt project in partnership with Tapestry of New York showcasing student artwork on American identity.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Loan specialized kits and devicesOffers borrowable items including Kindle and Nook e-readers, Birding Backpacks with nature exploration tools, and "Stay Sharp" Garden-Themed Kits for seniors with memory challenges. Loan periods vary by item type.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Provide museum pass accessOffers the Hyde Museum Pass for a one-week loan, providing reduced or free admission to the Hyde Collection and Museum in Glens Falls, NY.
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Accessible Reading Materials Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Support print-disabled patrons through accessible materialsProvides free Bookshare memberships and accessible ebooks to print-disabled patrons through the Library eBook Accessibility Program (LEAP), in partnership with Bookshare.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$247K
Contributions & grants$58K24%
Program service revenue$188K76%
Investment income$6430%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$309K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$118K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$3.56M
Cash$352K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$3.54M
Liquid reserves13.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA RICHARDS-FLINT | DIRECTOR | 35 | $54K |
board members · 4
- ARLENE RHODES — TRUSTEE
- JAMES HODSOLL — TRUSTEE
- JANE BEHRENS — TRUSTEE
- SUE WEMPLE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Ancestry.com Partner — Offers the Library Edition of online Ancestry.com for in-library genealogical research access.
- Bookshare Partner — Partner in the Library eBook Accessibility Program (LEAP) to provide free ebook access to print-disabled patrons.
- Bookshare Partner — Partner organization in the LEAP program to provide accessible ebooks to print-disabled patrons.
- Friends of the Galway Public Library Partner — Supports the Galway Public Library through fundraising and donations of materials and equipment.
- Friends of the Galway Public Library Partner — Supports the library through events such as the annual book sale.
- Friends of the Galway Public Library Partner — Supports the library through fundraising initiatives such as the sale of commemorative bricks.
- Friends of the Library Funder — Funded the "Stay Sharp" Garden-Themed Kit for seniors and others with memory issues.
- Galway Public Library Foundation Partner — Receives donations on behalf of the Galway Public Library.
- Heritage Quest Partner — Provides genealogical research access to patrons through a partnership with Galway Public Library.
- NY Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner Government — Received support from NY Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner for the "Messages From Survivors" exhibit and related programming.
- New York Heritage Partner — Hosts Galway Public Library’s digital collection of photographs related to the Donnan Farm area.
- OverDrive Partner — Partner in providing on-demand digital readings to library patrons.
- OverDrive Partner — Partner in the Library eBook Accessibility Program (LEAP) to support ebook access for print-disabled patrons.
- SALS Government — Library staff use an email domain affiliated with SALS, indicating a formal relationship with the Saratoga County Library System.
- SALS Network — Member of the Southern Adirondack Library System, enabling shared library card access and online registration.
- SALS Partner — Partner organization providing interlibrary loan services and catalog access.
- Southern Adirondack Audubon Society Partner — Donated the Birding Backpack and its contents for library patrons to borrow.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Member library within the Southern Adirondack Library System, serving the Galway Central School District community.
- Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) Network — Member of the Southern Adirondack Library System, participating in the SALS on Demand digital lending platform.
- Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) Partner — Collaborated with SALS to bring the traveling exhibit "Messages From Survivors" to the library.
- Tapestry of New York Partner — Collaborates with the library to collect and display student artwork and media in a digital exhibit.
- The Memory Project Partner — Partnered with The Memory Project to host the traveling Holocaust storytelling exhibit "Messages From Survivors" and associated programs.
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 Integration via Cultural and Educational Partnershipsmethodology: community_integrationBy anchoring public education in collaborative cultural exhibits and community-driven programs, the library strengthens civic engagement and lifelong learning, because shared cultural experiences foster connection, dialogue, and collective knowledge building.
- Equitable Access Through Inclusive Design and Partnershipsmethodology: equitable_accessBy removing barriers to information access—such as physical ability, location, or technological access—the library increases engagement and learning among underserved populations, because equitable access enables full participation in educational and cultural opportunities.
- Expanding Access Through Alternative Delivery Modelsmethodology: alternative_delivery_modelsBy delivering materials and programs directly to patrons—whether digitally, through take-home kits, or via home delivery—the library increases utilization and learning continuity, because reducing logistical barriers (mobility, time, technology) enables broader and more consistent engagement.