Adams County Library System Inc

“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. Although the current pandemic has restricted in-person access, the acls has moved to virtual programming for all ages as well as "take and make" bags that supplement the programs. Acls looks forward to the time that it is safe for our staff and library users to meet in groups. 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. Five of the meeting spaces presently provide state- of-the-art audio visual equipment. Use of these spaces has not been available during 2020. Meeting rooms will reopen for use when pandemic conditions allow safe use. However, the acls is currently open to the public for collection browsing and circulation, public computer and wifi use, and information and tech assistance services.”

“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 124,000 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 virtually. 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. Programs for adults include book clubs and computer access. Book discussions, author visits, and lecture series. Hands-on programs are offered with take and make kits to supplement programs for participants of all ages. In 2020, sixty-eight volunteers offered 3,588 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 83,738 net asset transfer from east berlin library 1,970,121 total 2,053,859”