2024-08-21T10:12:31-04:00 2023-12-31 520783935 SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC 55 WETZEL DR STE 1 HANOVER PA 17331 990 2023-01-01 231352002 ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM INC ADAM 7173340163 140 BALTIMORE STREET GETTYSBURG PA 17325 JEFFREY CANN FINANCE DIRECTOR 7173340163 2024-08-20 true KARA M DARLINGTON CPA P00336337 7176375915 2024-08-20 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z JEFFREY CANN 140 BALTIMORE STREET GETTYSBURG PA 17325 2918178 false X WWW.ADAMSLIBRARY.ORG X 1945 PA THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS) PROVIDES FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. THE ACLS ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE LIBRARY CARD PROGRAM AND OFFERS ELIGIBLE PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS A FREE LIBRARY CARD AND LIBRARY SERVICES. LIBRARY SERVICES ARE ACCOMPLISHED BY DELIVERING A POPULAR MATERIALS COLLECTION, INTERNET ACCESS AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES THAT WILL CONNECT PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENRICH THEIR LIVES. THE ACLS OFFERS ADDITIONAL SERVICES THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN POWER LIBRARY, PENNSYLVANIA'S ELECTRONIC LIBRARY AND THE ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE BORROWING PROGRAM. 9 9 53 71 0 2756281 2516537 0 168620 330541 32142 31523 2957043 2878601 0 0 1698931 1733582 0 80675 1053422 1053172 2752353 2786754 204690 91847 11704197 12256581 1195331 1180025 10508866 11076556 X 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 MEETI false false 2301543 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. 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TRUSTS HELD BY THIRD PARTIES 2574257 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET - OPERATING LEASE 168743 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INTEREST 69264 2812264 LEASE LIABILITY - OPERATING 168743 DEFERRED REVENUE 7540 176283 X 3386735 315412 192722 508134 2878601 2878601 2819045 32291 32291 2786754 2786754 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE LIBRARY AND RECOGNIZE THE TAX LIABILITY IF THE LIBRARY HAS TAKEN UNCERTAIN POSITIONS THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY. THE LIBRARY IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS, GENERALLY FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D CHANGE IN VALUE OF THIRD PARTY TRUSTS 160,431 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 26,393 LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS 590 RENTAL EXPENSES 5,308 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 26,393 LOSS OF DISPOSAL OF ASSETS 590 RENTAL EXPENSES 5,308 SIGNATURE EVENT 18693 4600 14093 298 2409 6407 1945 18693 4600 14093 298 2409 6407 1945 11059 3034 X 8239 MARKET VALUE X RENT/UTILITIES 6 63256 COST/MARKET VALUE X INTERNET SERV. 1 53550 COST/MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION 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. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A 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. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B 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. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY, THEN REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRESIDENT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 POLICIES AND STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 CHANGE IN VALUE OF THIRD PARTY TRUSTS 160,431