named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Comics Plus
Online collection of digital comics and manga available to library cardholders
Educate Station
Curriculum-aligned learning plans and worksheets for Pre-K through 5th grade in core subjects
Libby App
Digital platform for borrowing e-books and audiobooks using a library card
Library Catalog
Physical and digital collection of books, media, and resources accessible through the Mohawk Valley Library System
NovelNY
Free online databases including encyclopedias, newspapers, and educational resources provided through the New York State Library
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Delivers digital and remote library servicesEnables patrons to search the catalog, request, and renew materials online using a library card. Offers digital access to books, audiobooks, magazines via Libby, full-curriculum learning resources through Educate Station, and multimedia content via Storyline Online and PBS Learning Media.
- Provides public library access to information resourcesOffers free access to books, digital materials, internet, and educational resources for personal, educational, and professional use. Services include a physical collection, online catalog, Libby app for e-books and audiobooks, and access to databases such as NovelNY and PBS Learning Media.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates for intellectual freedom and open accessChallenges censorship and defends free expression by maintaining collections without regard to partisan or doctrinal objections. Cooperates with groups protecting open access to ideas and ensures equitable access to information regardless of user background or viewpoint.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Conducts library governance and administrative operationsHolds regular board meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm, open to public comment. Responsible for adopting annual budgets, such as the 2026 operating budget, and managing institutional policies including closures aligned with local school district decisions.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Facilitates adult and community engagement programsHosts a monthly book discussion group for adults on the fourth Tuesday of each month and an online writing group every Monday evening for writers to share and discuss their work. Provides meeting rooms and exhibit spaces available to the public on an equitable basis.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Hosts children's storytime and family programmingRuns weekly storytime programs for children every Friday at 10:00 AM, featuring stories, crafts, and playtime. Also hosts seasonal summer programs including Discovery Tuesdays and Friday Storytime, along with a homeschool hangout on select Wednesdays.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Operates community lunch program during summerProvides free community lunches on Tuesdays and Fridays at noon during the summer season as part of its community programming offerings.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Protects user privacy and confidentialitySafeguards personally identifiable information and data related to library use in accordance with privacy policies.
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Public Document Services 1 activity
- Provides fee-based printing, copying, and faxing servicesOffers printing, copying, and faxing services to the public during open hours for a fee.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$206K
Contributions & grants$41K20%
Program service revenue$148K72%
Investment income$15K7%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$213K
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$81K
Grants paid out$100
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$941K
Cash$237K
Investments$267K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$941K
Liquid reserves28.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne Keller-Baker | Director | 35 | $52K |
board members · 9
- Amanda Maleszweski — Trustee
- Brideen Finegan — Secretary
- Heather Kamin — Trustee
- Jacquelyn Hadam — President
- Kate McKenney — Trustee
- Susan Conroy — Trustee
- Toni Schaeffer — Vice President
- Vanessa Repicky — Treasurer
- Yapha Mason — Trustee
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Amanda Maleszweski Partner — Board member and member of the Finance Committee.
- American Library Association Network — Follows the Library Bill of Rights and other policies established by the American Library Association.
- Brideen Finegan Partner — Board member serving as Secretary and member of the Buildings & Grounds Committee.
- Community Annual Report 2025 Network — Participates in community reporting initiative as reflected in the 2025 Community Annual Report.
- David Browning Partner — Board member and member of the Buildings & Grounds Committee.
- Heather Kamin Partner — Board member serving as President and co-chair of the Fundraising Committee.
- Jacquelyn Hadam Partner — Board member and chair of the Fundraising Committee.
- Joshua Project of Schoharie County Partner — Sponsors the Summer Community Lunch program at the library.
- Kate McKenney Partner — Board member and member of the Fundraising Committee and Nominations Committee.
- Lower Hudson Library System Partner — Participates in a shared loaning agreement to expand access to library materials.
- Michelle Sherer Partner — Board member and member of the Buildings & Grounds Committee.
- Mohawk Valley Library Association Network — Member organization of the Mohawk Valley Library Association since 1959.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member of regional library system providing support and services.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member of the Mohawk Valley Library System for shared catalog and digital services.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member of the Mohawk Valley Library System, enabling access to shared resources and interlibrary loan services.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Member of the Mohawk Valley Library System, enabling shared access to resources.
- Mohawk Valley Library System Network — Participates in the automated circulation system of the Mohawk Valley Library System.
- New York State Library Government — Provides access to free online databases, encyclopedias, and educational resources through the NovelNY program.
- Samantha Everts Partner — Board member and member of the Fundraising Committee.
- Schoharie Central School District Partner — Coordinates closure decisions during inclement weather.
- Schoharie Kiwanis Club Partner — Partnered in a 1963 fund drive to purchase a permanent building for the library.
- Schoharie Rotary Club Partner — Partnered in a 1963 fund drive to purchase a permanent building for the library.
- Shailene Knoop Partner — Board member and chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Accesses shared materials through the Southern Adirondack Library System via joint catalog and interlibrary loan.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Participates in the Southern Adirondack Library System through a joint automated catalog and interlibrary loan access.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Network — Participates in the automated circulation system of the Southern Adirondack Library System.
- Southern Adirondack Library System Partner — Participates in a shared loaning agreement to expand access to library materials.
- Steve Babbitt Partner — Non-voting board member serving as Treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee.
- Toni Schaeffer Partner — Board member serving as Vice-President and chair of the Policy/Bylaws Committee and Nominations Committee.
- Upper Hudson Library System Partner — Participates in a shared loaning agreement to expand access to library materials.
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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.
- Needs-Based Information Accessmethodology: needs-based_information_accessBy providing access to information tailored to individual personal, educational, and professional needs, the library increases relevance and utilization of services because it aligns resource delivery with patrons' lived contexts and goals.
- Peer-Led Collaborative Learningmethodology: peer_led_learningBy facilitating peer-led writing groups and community-driven book discussions, the library fosters deeper engagement and sustained participation because shared feedback and participant ownership create a more inclusive and motivating learning environment.
- Regional Resource Expansion via Library Networksmethodology: regional_library_network_partnershipBy participating in regional library systems and shared loaning agreements, the library expands access to materials beyond local holdings because networked collaboration enables broader resource sharing across communities.