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.”

“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 as well as creative education for children and teens. Events feature hands-on- activities, entertainment and learning 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. Adult programs create educational and recreational opportunities for young adults through seniors. The six acls facilities are located throughout adams county so that library service is decentralized. A library is located in each of the six adams county school district areas making local library services available to all kindergarten through high school students. Four branches offer nine dedicated meeting spaces used for both library programs and no-cost spaces for community members to hold meetings and events. Four of the meeting spaces presently provide state-of-the-art audio visual equipment.”

“The adams county library system (acls)provides library facilities and services in six locations serving the 106,027 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 branch libraries located in biglerville, carroll valley, east berlin, littlestown and new oxford. As a free public library, the adams county library system provides a physical and digital collection of 147,000 items. Assistance from professional staff is available to all ages including help to access reliable information and readers' advisory services. Technology in the form of subscription data bases, access to the internet through public access computers and free 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 as well as other informational and creative programming, book clubs, computer access and assistance gaining the information they require. Book discussions, author visits, lecture series and hands-on programs are offered for adults of all ages, as is assistance in locating desired information from reliable sources. In 2023, seventy-one volunteers offered over 3,751 hours of their time to help with programs, special events, technical services, public services and serve on the library board of trustees. Over 1,300 individuals and organizations made contributions to support and recognize the value of library services to our community.”

“Change in value of third party trusts 160,431”