Friends of the Thomas Crane Public

“Expenses after hours 2,587 adult programs 8,921 beautification 196 children's programs 11,935 fees - paypal/bank 582 museum passes 6,705 annual meeting 500 teen programs 5,551 concert series 5,850 hospitality 83 literacy program 875 sunshine fund 300 adams shore 423 ma form pc - fee 35 fees - other 74 check supplies 154 total 44,771”

“Form 990-ez, part iii, primary exempt purpose - assist in maintaining the thomas crane public library including but not limited to raising funds to support special projects, securing materials which are beyond the city provided budget, recruiting volunteers, promoting awareness of the library resources to the community, and performing other services the executive board and library deem desirable for the benefit of the thomas crane public library and its patrons.”

“Form 990-ez, part iii, line 29, program service accomplishments: educational and cultural activities are provided for adults, children, and teens including book readings, movies, live entertainment and lessons. Activities included: - funded passes to 15 area museums, zoos, and cultural institutions. - funded 101 adult programs with a total of 2,195 attendees including large after hours community events, historical lectures, a concert series, new local history/genealogy programming, and a bilingual enlish/chinese book group. - funded 53 teen programs with a total of 406 attendees including an author talk, retro video gaming, craft programs, and an anime club. - funded a total of 333 children's programs with a total of 10,547 attendees including craft supplies for year-long staff-led programs/story times, and a new tween programming series. - funded 91 makerspace programs with a total of 866 attendees.”

“Form 990-ez, part iii, line 31, other program service accomplishments: special preojects are taken on by the organization from time to time. The costs can relate to library facilities, equipment, supplies, educational materials & programs, and other activities.”