Adams County Library System Inc

“The bylaws of the library were amended in october 2018. Significant changes made include: revisions to the eligibility requirements for board membership renewal, revisions to description of associate trustee responsibilities and establishment of trustee emeritus position along with expected duties for said members.”

“Finance and executive committee minutes were not maintained by management from june 2018 through the end of the year due to the board deciding that it was unnecessary to maintain committee minutes due to all final decisions being voted on and approved at board meetings and documented in the board minutes.”

“The 990 will be reviewed by the finance manager, director and treasurer. In addition, all board members will be provided an opportunity to review the 990 and discuss with management before it is filed.”

“The conflict of interest policy is completed annually, then reviewed by the director and board president.”

“The executive director's salary is approved by the board.”

“All compensation is approved by department heads and the executive director.”

“Policies and statements are available upon request.”

“The mission of the adams county library system (acls) is to connect people to opportunities that enrich their lives through the core values of stewardship, excellence and trustworthiness. The acls provides programming that centers on early literacy skills and creative education for children and teens. Events feature hands-on- activities, entertainment and eye-opening activities. Summer programs are offered inspiring children to read and learn year-round. Services for adults include access to resources that foster learning, promote personal growth and cultivate community connections. Our adult programs create opportunities for young adults through seniors and everyone in between. The six acls facilities are located throughout adams county so that service is decentralized. Four branches offer nine dedicated meeting spaces used for both library programs and no-cost spaces for community members to hold meetings and events. Two spaces presently provide state-of-the-art audio visual capabilities with two other systems currently being created.”

“The adams county library system (acls) provides library facilities and services in six locations serving the 100,000+ adams county residents. The acls is dedicated to connecting people to opportunities that will enrich their lives through free access to materials, technology and educational and entertaining programs. The system headquarters in gettysburg provides materials, technology and all other support services to the locations in biglerville, carroll valley, littlestown and new oxford and supplies some support to the federated branch in east berlin. As a free public library, the adams county library system provides a physical and digital collection of 139,000 items. Technology in the form of subscription data bases, access to the internet in all locations through public access computers and public wireless access and a robust schedule of public programs for all ages are offered at all library facilities. Early literacy programs are offered so that children enter school with the skills they need to succeed. Elementary through high school aged children are offered science technology engineering art mathematics (ste(a)m) programs as well as book clubs and computer access. Book discussions, author visits, lecture series and hands-on programs are offered for adults of all ages. In 2018, fifty-six volunteers offered over 3,120 hours of their time to help with programs, technical services, public services and served on the library board of trustees. Nearly 500 individuals and organizations made contributions to support and recognize the value of library services to our community.”

“Change in value of third party trusts -252,510”