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| Assemblymember Russell visited the Canton Free Library earlier this year. |
Assemblymember Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, announced that several North Country libraries will receive a total of $235,746 in state aid through the New York State Public Library Construction Grant Program. The grant program is designed to help fund construction costs of public libraries with needs ranging from routine maintenance to full-scale renovations.
“Libraries form an integral part of our communities by bringing people together and creating an environment for collaboration and learning to take place,” Russell said. “This aid will go a long way to ensure our libraries are able to continue serving that role in the North Country for years to come.”
Russell helped secure the grant money from an appropriation of $14 million in capital funds for public library construction in the 2014-15 state budget, which can provide up to 75 percent of approved costs of acquisition, construction, renovation, or rehabilitation of public libraries or public library system headquarters.
Full list of libraries that received construction aid in the 116th Assembly District:
Bodman Memorial Library
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$13,538
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Bodman Memorial Library's renovation, signage & security project will create new, accessible space, promote visibility, and address security concerns.
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Canton Free Library (Rensselaer Falls Branch)
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$9,415
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Rensselaer Falls Library, branch of Canton Free Library, seeks to improve service to residents of the rural village by adding a Technology Center.
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Crosby Public Library
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$93,802
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The Crosby Public Library is doing an addition to meet the growing needs of the community and renovating to increase energy efficiency and safety.
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Hepburn Library of Waddington
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$5,769
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The Hepburn Library of Waddington is addressing safety issues by renovating the sub-floors and installing new flooring on the entire second story.
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Morristown Public Library
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$79,065
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Morristown Public Library's project includes the acquisition and demolition of the building next to the library in preparation for library expansion.
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Norwood Public Library
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$34,157
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The Norwood Public Library's Handicap Accessibility/Energy Efficiency Project addresses safety/access to the library and energy issues.
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To learn more about Assemblymember Addie Russell's recent work to help local libraries, click here.
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