named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Friends Travel Program
Organized group trips to cultural and natural destinations, such as national parks and historic cities, open to members
Library Scholarship Program
Annual award of two scholarships to community members to support educational goals
Plant Give and Take
Annual event where gardeners exchange bare-root plants and cuttings, promoting sustainable gardening and community engagement
Two Towns-One Book
Community reading program featuring author talks and special speaker events with nationally recognized writers
Used Book Sale
Recurring volunteer-run book sale that raises funds for the library and offers affordable books to the public
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Library Operations and Program Support 3 activities
- Supports Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library operationsProvides broad-based support to the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library through fundraising, programming, and operational activities, as confirmed in IRS Form 990 filings.
- Supports library programs and facility improvementsFunds and supports a range of library programs and capital projects, including author events, the Books for Babies initiative, and physical improvements such as remodeling the children's room.
- Supports library through volunteer and sponsorship activitiesSponsors volunteer efforts and provides operational support to the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, including hospitality, event coordination, and membership engagement.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Administers community reading programOrganizes the Two Towns One Book community reading program, including author events and related discussions. The 2026 program features *The God of the Woods* by Liz Moore, and past events have included virtual discussions with authors like Markus Zusak and in-person talks with Lee Child.
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LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Awards community scholarshipsAdministers a scholarship program, awarding two scholarships annually to community members.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Conducts library budget vote advocacy and voter engagementRuns a Get Out the Vote initiative and conducts campaigns to encourage participation in the library budget vote, including organizing the event with defined location and hours.
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Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup Services 1 activity
- Delivers books to homebound individualsProvides book delivery services to community members who are unable to visit the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library in person.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Funds museum pass programProvides financial support for museum passes that enable community access to local cultural institutions.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Hosts and manages used book salesOrganizes recurring public used book sales, including member-only shopping hours, with donated books sorted and managed as part of ongoing operations. The next sale is scheduled for September 25–27, 2026, and sales occur regularly on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Commemorative Brick and Memorial Installations 1 activity
- Manages commemorative paver programOperates a program for engraved pavers, likely as a fundraising or commemorative initiative to support the library.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Manages organizational communications and outreachHandles internal and external communications, including website maintenance, social media management, publicity materials, graphics, and dissemination of news and event updates for the organization.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Organizes craft and plant give-and-take eventsHosts annual community events including a Plant Give and Take and a Craft Supplies Give and Take, where participants may take donated items in exchange for free will donations. The plant event includes engagement with Master Gardeners and supports library funding.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes member travel eventsPlans and hosts travel-related events for members, such as a bus trip to New York City that included a tour of the New York Public Library and accommodated 45 participants.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$19K30%
Program service revenue$41K66%
Investment income$3K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$51K
balance sheet
Total assets$105K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$105K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +14.1%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Partner — Collaborates with the library to promote the budget vote and trustee election.
- Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Partner — Collaborates with the library to support the Books for Babies initiative and National Children’s Book Week.
- Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Partner — Primary partner organization supported through fundraising and programming initiatives.
- Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Partner — Primary partner organization that the Friends support through funding, programming, and volunteer efforts.
- Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County Partner — Referred as a resource for home gardening questions in support of the Plant Give and Take event.
- Friends Outreach Services Committee Partner — Supports the Books for Babies celebration as part of the Friends organization.
- Morgan Library Partner — Includes tours of the Morgan Library as part of cultural excursions for members.
- New York Public Library Partner — Collaborates on tours and promotes library card access for members during organized trips.
- PayPal Funder — Processes donations for the organization, charging a transaction fee.
- Two Towns-One Book Committee Partner — Collaborates with the library to organize author events as part of a community read program.
strategies · 4
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-Driven Engagement Through Shared Resourcesmethodology: community-sharingBy organizing give-and-take events for craft supplies and plants, the library fosters community reuse and sharing, because lowering barriers to participation and promoting responsible sharing strengthens community ties and stewardship.
- Community-Wide Cultural Engagement Through Shared Readingmethodology: cultural_outings_for_engagementBy implementing a community-wide reading program, the library engages diverse audiences in literary discussion and author events, because shared cultural experiences build inclusive civic dialogue and deepen community investment in the library.
- Early Literacy Promotion Through Direct Family Engagementmethodology: early-literacy promotionBy distributing complimentary gift packets to families of infants, the library promotes early reading engagement, because direct, tangible support at key developmental stages fosters lifelong literacy habits.
- Member Engagement as Sustainable Support Mechanismmethodology: member-engagement-through-eventsBy involving members in fundraising and volunteering through early access and event-based activities, the library sustains its operations, because phased benefits and social incentives increase member investment and long-term support.