named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Ralph Phillips Genealogical Collection
Archival collection of genealogical records compiled by Ralph Phillips, covering families in Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schoharie, and Warren counties. Housed and maintained by the Nassau Free Library.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
- Operates public library services with regular weekly hoursProvides public access to library services during scheduled weekly hours, including extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the physical location in Nassau, NY.
- Provides access to digital resources and online mediaOffers free digital access to e-books, audiobooks via Libby, Kanopy streaming (30,000+ films), Comics Plus (unlimited digital comics), The Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times for registered cardholders.
- Provides access to research databases and educational toolsOffers free public access to online research databases and provides specialized educational software for children ages 2–8 through an Early Literacy Station.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Administers summer reading programRuns an annual summer reading program from June 18 to August 12 featuring themed activities, reading logs, and bingo challenges to support academic skill retention for children and teens.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts community cultural and educational eventsOrganizes and promotes events open to all ages and sponsors community cultural events that support lifelong learning and community engagement.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Maintains local history and genealogy collectionsPreserves and provides access to local history materials through the 'Nassau of Yesteryear' vertical file collection, a digital Access database finding aid, the Ralph Phillips Genealogy Collection, and digitized historical photo albums.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offers age-specific programming for children and teensProvides ongoing library programs tailored for young children, elementary school-aged children (K-5), tweens, and teenagers, including events, reading activities, and a LEGO Club open to elementary, tween, and teen patrons.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Offers museum pass programProvides free access passes to cultural institutions including Albany Institute of History and Art, USS Slater, MASS MOCA, and others for community use.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Provides tech training and digital access supportOffers monthly one-on-one tech training sessions on the first Friday of each month and supports online library card registration to improve digital access.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Provides virtual early literacy resources for familiesOffers a daily changing virtual calendar with stories and activities, daily eBook stories with music and sound effects via One More Story, and monthly curated content including rhymes, crafts, and reading lists for young children and caregivers.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$192K
Contributions & grants$184K96%
Program service revenue$3K1%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$189K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$115K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$294K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$294K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ARIEL SHOWER — TRUSTEE
- BETH WING — TRUSTEE
- JEAN WAGGONER — TRUSTEE
- PATRICIA BAILEY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 62
Who they work with
- AARP Partner — Operates the Senior Planet hotline that provides tech support to library patrons.
- DPS Elementary Partner — Community link to local educational institution.
- DPS Elementary Partner — Local school linked through community partnerships.
- Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School Partner — Linked as a community organization in the library's community resources section.
- Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School Partner — Lists DPS Elementary as a community organization with a linked website.
- Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School Partner — Local school linked through community resources, suggesting collaboration in educational programming.
- Elmer B. Shaver Partner — Source of historical photo album documenting Nassau in the late 1800s and early 1900s, preserved by the library.
- Friends of Nassau Free Library Partner — Provides support for free museum passes offered by the library.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Supports the Nassau Free Library through fundraising, programming support, and community outreach.
- Friends of the Nassau Free Library Partner — Provides funding for museum passes used by the library.
- Hoags Corners Ambulance Company Partner — Community link to local emergency service provider.
- Hoags Corners Ambulance Company Partner — Community organization linked through the library's community resources page.
- Hoags Corners Ambulance Company Partner — Linked as a community organization in the library's community resources section.
- Hoags Corners Ambulance Company Partner — Lists Hoags Corners Ambulance Company as a community organization with a linked website.
- Hoags Corners Ambulance Company Partner — Local emergency medical service organization linked through community resources.
- Hoags Corners Ambulance Company Partner — Local emergency service linked as a community partner.
- Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Community link to local fire service provider.
- Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Community organization linked through the library's community resources page.
- Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Linked as a community organization in the library's community resources section.
- Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Lists Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company as a community organization with a linked website.
- Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Local fire company linked as a community partner.
- Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company Partner — Local volunteer emergency service organization linked through community resources.
- Howard and Bush Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support public access to the Ralph Phillips Genealogy Collection.
- Kurt Vincent Partner — Original preparer of the Nassau Village Timeline for a 1994 anniversary booklet, later updated by the library for online publication.
- Matt Goldberg Partner — Completed digitization of the Elmer B. Shaver Photo Album and created the Access database finding aid for the 'Nassau of Yesteryear' collection as part of an Eagle Scout service project in 2013.
- Nassau Ambulance Company Partner — Community link to local ambulance service provider.
- Nassau Ambulance Company Partner — Community organization linked through the library's community resources page.
- Nassau Ambulance Company Partner — Linked as a community organization in the library's community resources section.
- Nassau Ambulance Company Partner — Lists Nassau Ambulance Company as a community organization with a linked website.
- Nassau Ambulance Company Partner — Local ambulance service linked as a community partner.
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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 Collaboration and Volunteer Engagement to Extend Servicesmethodology: community_collaborationBy partnering with civic, municipal, and volunteer organizations—including youth service projects—the library expands its capacity and deepens community engagement, because collaborative models leverage local resources and foster ownership, trust, and sustained public investment in library services.
- Equitable Digital and Information Access as a Public Goodmethodology: digital-access-equityBy providing free, library card-based access to digital research databases and time-limited access to premium content like the New York Times, the library promotes self-directed learning and information equity, because removing financial and technical barriers enables broader public participation in lifelong learning and civic knowledge.
- Family and Technology-Enhanced Early Learningmethodology: early_literacy_technologyBy combining age-appropriate educational technology and daily interactive content with family engagement, the library supports school readiness and cognitive development in young children, because joint participation strengthens learning outcomes and builds foundational literacy skills in a supportive environment.
- Summer Learning Maintenance to Prevent Academic Skill Lossmethodology: summer_learning_loss_preventionBy offering gamified summer reading programs with tools like reading logs and bingo, the library maintains children's and teens' academic skills during summer break, because interactive and goal-oriented activities increase engagement and sustain learning momentum outside the school year.