named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Dr. Best House Medical Museum
Historic house museum preserving the medical practice of two generations of local doctors; open to the public through guided tours and maintained by volunteers
Genealogy and History Room
Specialized library collection offering public access to genealogical records and local history resources
Summer Reading Program
Free annual program for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade and teens, designed to prevent summer learning loss through reading challenges, events, and prizes
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Public Access Technology Services 2 activities
- Library card registration and access servicesOffers online and in-person library card registration with same-day or 24-hour pickup; charges a $1.00 fee for replacement of lost or stolen cards.
- Public access to technology and research resourcesOffers public computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, faxing, and access to genealogical and other research materials, including through the Local History & Genealogy Room.
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Library Book Donation Management 1 activity
- Community outreach and book collection partnershipsCollaborates with local groups such as the Boy Scouts to collect books for community lending and supports community engagement through donation drives and collection development.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Community programs and educational eventsHosts storytimes for children ages 0–5, summer reading programs, book discussions, concerts, workshops, and other educational and cultural events to promote lifelong learning and prevent summer learning loss.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Free book lending and collection managementProvides free access to books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, and other media; manages book distribution, returns, and inter-library loan processing, including receiving inter-library materials three times per week. Donated materials are reviewed for inclusion in the collection or for sale to support programs.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Meeting space and event hosting for community groupsProvides meeting rooms and event spaces for public use, including hosting school district library board trustee elections and gatherings of local organizations.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Membership in regional library systemParticipates as a member of the Mohawk Valley Library System, a regional network serving four counties in New York State, to expand resource access and collaboration.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Operation of Dr. Best House & Medical MuseumOperates the Dr. Best House as a public museum offering guided tours and educational programming since 1992.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Public governance and board operationsHolds monthly board meetings open to the public on the third Monday of each month to ensure transparency and community involvement in library governance.
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Local History Archival Access 1 activity
- Support for local history and genealogyMaintains a Local History & Genealogy Room with publicly accessible resources and supports volunteer-led preservation and research efforts.
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Library Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Volunteer engagement and program supportEngages volunteers in shelving books, supporting special projects, teaching classes, and assisting with fundraising and program committees, including at the Dr. Best House & Medical Museum.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$269K
Contributions & grants$228K85%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$14K5%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$269K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$115K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.60M
Cash$328K
Investments$386K
Liabilities$268
Net assets$1.60M
Liquid reserves31.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 11
- Carolyn Foland — Secretary
- Deborah Brigadier — Trustee
- Diane Stewart — Co-President
- Juanita Reyes — Trustee
- Katie Hagan — Treasurer
- Kelly Rossman — Co-President
- Leanne Baker — Trustee
- Marilyn Wyman — Trustee
- Sarah Hunt — Trustee
- Scott Keidong — Trustee
- Scott Walsh — Trustee
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Board of Trustees of the Middleburgh Library Association Network — Responsible for reviewing the mission statement periodically
- Boy Scouts Partner — Assisted in collecting books for the library’s lending collection.
- Century Club Partner — Partner organization providing guided tours at the Dr. Best House.
- Century Club Partner — Provided early financial support for the establishment of the library.
- Cooperative Club Partner — Provided early financial support for the establishment of the library.
- Engaged Patrons Partner — Uses Engaged Patrons' event calendar platform to manage registration and scheduling for summer reading program events.
- Estate of Dr. Duncan L. Best Partner — Donated the Best House and property to the Middleburgh Library Association in 1992.
- Joshua Project Partner — Collaborates with the Joshua Project on food and clothing distribution programs including the Summer Backpack Program, Coats for Kids and Adults, Christmas for Kids, and Thanksgiving Baskets.
- Middleburgh Central School Partner — Provided space in Haynes House for the initial library location.
- Middleburgh Telephone Company Partner — Provided a generous donation toward the purchase of land for the new library building.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member library within the Mohawk Valley Library System, participating in a regional network of 14 libraries.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Participates in the inter-library loan network to obtain materials for patrons.
- New York State Library Government — Referenced through State Librarian Janet Welch and the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State
- P. Keith Nelson "Breakabeen" Food Pantry Partner — Collaborates with the Breakabeen Food Pantry through volunteer involvement by a board candidate.
- Red Cross Partner — Used the library’s second floor as a sewing room during World War II.
- SALS Network — Member of the Southern Adirondack Library System, using its online card application system.
- SUNY Partner — Has an academic connection through a board candidate who taught local history as an adjunct and continues as a guest lecturer.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Participates in the inter-library loan network to obtain materials for patrons.
- St. John's Episcopal Church Partner — Has a community connection through a board candidate who previously served in leadership at St. John's Episcopal Church in Yonkers.
- St. Mark's Lutheran Church Partner — Has active community ties with St. Mark's Lutheran Church, located across from the library.
- USO Partner — Used the library’s second floor for book collections during World War II.
- United Way Partner — Partners with United Way to offer free tax preparation services for seniors through the Office of the Aging.
- Westchester Community College Partner — Has an academic connection through a board candidate who taught local history as an adjunct faculty member.
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-Centered Library Modelmethodology: community-centered library modelBy integrating library services into the social and cultural fabric of Middleburgh, the organization fosters inclusion, lifelong learning, and community ownership, increasing utilization and program impact because people engage more deeply with institutions they see as theirs.
- Fine-Free Access Modelmethodology: fine_freeBy eliminating late fines, the library reduces barriers to borrowing and program participation, increasing equitable access and sustained engagement, especially among low-income and marginalized populations.
- Universal Access Policymethodology: universal_accessBy providing library cards to all individuals regardless of age or residency status, the library ensures inclusive access to information and programming, increasing reach and equity because access is not contingent on bureaucratic eligibility.