New Canaan Library Inc.
New Canaan Library Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Public library services.
About
Information/educational services and programs - In furtherance of its mission to foster lifelong learning, the library provides both technological and other types of instruction. Digital-related offerings, both for instruction and independent use, are offered in the MakerLab, containing 3D printers and scanners, various coding kits, 3D modeling and manga creation software, and a virtual reality station featuring an Oculus Rift. This past fiscal year, the information, digital service and technology education librarians planned and conducted 342 classes which were attended by nearly 2,300 adults, teens and children in the use of these devices and in other digital technology at various proficiency levels, both at the library and at community outreach venues. Approximately 960 of such users were children and teens taking advantage of the STEAM classes introduced this past year by a librarian dedicated to this age group. In addition, the library offers weekly open tech hours and one-on-one individual time to assist users with their digital questions and problems. Non-digital educational programs for adults included classes in short story writing, ancestry research, various crafts, lectures on health, nutrition and well-being, small business development and environmental topics, and meet-ups for conversation in foreign languages. The family services librarians also conduct visits with preschool and elementary school classes, both at the respective schools and at the library, to introduce reading concepts or to teach students use of the library.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To inspire lifelong learning through innovation and discovery; to become the information and cultural center of the community.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Public library services.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CT.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 151 MAIN STREET, NEW CANAAN, CT, 06840.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 43 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $4,379,533.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1877.
- The organization pays $2,094,890 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $442,466 in fundraising expenses.