St Marys Public Library

ST MARYS, PA   |  http://www.stmaryslibrary.org/

Mission

It is the mission of the St. Marys Public Library to provide, equally and impartially to the best of its ability, materials that will meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the residents of the City of St. Marys.

Ruling year info

1972

Director

Leslie Swope

Main address

127 CENTER ST

ST MARYS, PA 15857 USA

Show more contact info

EIN

25-6002833

NTEE code info

Libraries, Library Science (B70)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Sign in or create an account to view Form(s) 990 for 2019, 2018 and 2017.
Register now

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The library is the hub of the community of St. Marys. It is one of the few places that is open to everyone. The library strives to offer materials and services pertinent to the needs our residents. The library offers a wide variety of educational and recreational reading and audiovisual materials in a variety of formats. The library also provides internet enabled computers and free wi-fi for public use. The library is used as a meeting space by both individuals and organizations. The library serves as a reference point for individuals finding information in general and about the town and services provided to community members. The library provides informational and recreational programs for people of all ages. While literacy and access to books is the heart and sole of the library, it is one part of a what the library does.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Storytime

Introduce literacy concepts to children and caregivers at a young age. Program is designed to be fun while educational.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Accreditations

PA Forward Gold Star 2017

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The library aims to be seen as the go to place for all members of the community. We strive to offer the materials wanted in the formats needed. The library continues to work on building relationships with other organizations and businesses in the community. The library wants to continue to keep abreast of new technology and to be able to provide access to high speed internet.

The library continues to provide outreach when possible. The library advertises and promotes resources in the local newspaper, on the local radio stations, in house through flyers and posters, and on the internet through our webpage and social media platforms. The library connects with organizations to provide programs and offers resources for borrowing. The library evaluates our strategic plan on a regular basis and attends to goals not met.

Financials

St Marys Public Library
lock

Unlock financial insights by subscribing to our monthly plan.

Subscribe

Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Try our monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights?
Learn more about GuideStar Pro.

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

lock

Connect with nonprofit leaders

Subscribe

Build relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.

lock

Connect with nonprofit leaders

Subscribe

Build relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.

St Marys Public Library

Board of directors
as of 2/14/2019
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Jim Hoffman

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.

  • 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? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • 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? Yes
  • 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? Yes