Adams Memorial Library
So many books, so little time!
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Collection Development
Unlike many organizations, our program and our organization are nearly identical. Our entire purpose for existing is to provide resources for people that they would not have access to or could not afford to buy or maintain as individuals. It is impossible to separate our "program" from our "collection" -- they are one and the same. No longer limited to merely physical objects, our collection includes online, downloadable, and electronic formats in addition to traditional ones available in print materials. We also offer the latest and best media offerings.
Collaborative Programs
We partner with multiple other agencies for certain programs. Examples include: Group purchases for online databases and eBooks; children's programming; One Book One Community (where everyone in the county reads the same book together and discusses it); photography and other displays; and Million Minute Challenges (where we attempt to have libraries log one million collective minutes of reading).
Children's and Adult Summer Reading Program
For kids of all ages, including adults, readers can engage in summer-long activities that promote reading. Participants log hours to win prizes, and each year's theme provides a launching pad to additional fun.
Children's Year-round Programming
There is no age group that isn't represented at our programs. Teens enjoy our Art Attacks and young adult book discussions. Toddlers have their own story-times geared for their tastes, as well as special crafts just for their skill levels. The kids in between are treated to programs from local musicians, dancers, magicians, stage performers and puppeteers, as well as "non-performers" like bakers, scientists, and sports figures.
Adult Year-round Programming
We have held and continue to hold programs on topics such as: history (local and non), music, art, folklore, veterans benefits, navigating the Social Security website, safe driving, crafts, health topics, book clubs, financial planning, passport fairs, technology "petting zoos" and more.
Where we work
Awards
The LACCy Award 2006
Latrobe Area Chamber of Commerce
Community Leader Award 2004
Dominions People's Natural Gas
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Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Adams Memorial Library
Board of directorsas of 01/02/2023
Kathryn Elder
Greater Latrobe School District
Term: 2012 - 2055
Kathryn Elder
Greater Latrobe School Board
Carl Baumeister
Community Volunteer
Annette Couch
Community Volunteer
Marie McCandless
Derry Friends of Caldwell Memorial Library
Lucinda Sotlys
Community Volunteer
Linda Burns
Bank Representative
David DeRose
Community Volunteer
George Feldbusch
School Board
Susan Mains
School Board
Bridget Divittis
City Council
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Disability
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