The New York State Library awarded 59 Public Library Construction Grants totaling $777,101 (reflects 2.86% reduction in funding) to public libraries and public library systems for State fiscal year 2008-2009. The State Public Library Construction Grant program is funded under Education Law 273-a.
A listing of New York State libraries and systems receiving FY 2008-2009 construction grants follows.
| Public Library System |
Public Library |
Street |
City |
Zip |
Amt
Awarded |
Project Description |
Lib Director |
|
Phone |
Brooklyn Public Library |
Brooklyn Public Library--Fort Hamilton |
9424 Fourth Avenue |
Brooklyn |
11209 |
$74,747.00 |
Complete restoration of existing building; construction of 1,700 square foot addition; purchase of new furniture. |
Dionne |
Mack-Harvin |
718-230-2162 |
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library |
BECPL - Riverside Branch |
820 Tonawanda Street |
Buffalo |
14207 |
$41,160.00 |
Replacement of HVAC system. |
Bridget |
Quinn-Carey |
716-858-7180 |
Chautauqua- Cattaraugus Library System |
Ashville Free Library |
2200 N. Maple Street |
Ashville |
14710-0379 |
$16,152.00 |
Installation of a chair lift to create accessibility to second floor. |
Tabetha |
Butler |
716-763-9906 |
| Olean Public Library |
134 N. Second Street |
Olean |
14760-2583 |
$2,819.00 |
Replacement of 11-year-old numeric keypad door openers with new push plate operators at main entryway. |
Lance |
Chaffee |
716-372-0200 |
Finger Lakes Library System |
Lamont Memorial Free Library |
5 Main Street |
McGraw |
13101 |
$5,745.00 |
Insulation of attic; installation of exhaust fan in attic; installation of 7 interior storm windows on second floor. |
Julie |
Widger |
607-836-6767 |
| Springport Free Library |
171 Cayuga Street |
Union Springs |
13160 |
$2,500.00 |
Construction of "area of refuge" on basement level for disabled patrons. |
Carla |
Pipero-Jones |
315-889-7766 |
Four County Library System |
New Berlin Library |
15 South Main Street |
New Berlin |
13411 |
$32,600.00 |
Installation of solar panels |
Darlene |
LaBrie |
607-847-8564 |
Mid-Hudson Library System |
Grinnell Library |
2642 East Main Street |
Wappingers Falls |
12590 |
$12,000.00 |
Reconfiguration of entryway and circulation desk areas including removal of walls, reconstruction of space, electrical and lighting; new circulation desk |
Matthew |
Pfisterer |
845-297-3428 |
| Hudson Area Association Library |
400 State Street |
Hudson |
12534 |
$12,178.00 |
Restoration of front outer doors; restoration of wood window sash and frames of four central ground floor windows; reglazing of windows with laminated glass |
Greta |
Boeringer |
518-828-1792 |
| Kingston Library |
55 Franklin Street. |
Kingston |
12401 |
$11,340.00 |
Upgrading of existing elevator. |
Margaret |
Menard |
845-339-4260 |
| Morton Memorial Library and Community House |
82 Kelly Street., PO Box 157 |
Rhinecliff |
12574 |
$6,000.00 |
Construction of an accessible bathroom on second floor. |
Joanne |
Meyer |
845-876-2903 |
Mid-York Library System |
Western Town Library |
9172 Main Street |
Westernville |
13486 |
$22,334.00 |
Installation of 16 exterior storm windows; insulation of attic; replacement of boiler; installation of air handler system. |
Kathryn |
Dorr |
315-827-4118 |
Mohawk Valley Library System |
Fort Plain Free Library |
19 Willett Street |
Fort Plain |
13339 |
$3,300.00 |
Removal of existing automatic door openers and replacement with a new wireless opener system. |
Laura |
Flynn |
518-993-4646 |
| Northville Public Library |
341 S. Third Street |
Northville |
12134 |
$14,500.00 |
Renovation of the basement including new lighting and electrical outlets, new ventilation, new interior stairs and painting. |
Michael |
Burnett |
518-863-6922 |
| Schenectady County PL - Duane Branch Library |
1331 State Street |
Schenectady |
12304 |
$2,843.00 |
Installation of automatic door opens for front entryway. |
Andrew |
Kulmatiski |
518-388-4543 |
Monroe County Library System |
Rochester PL - Charlotte Branch Library |
3615 Lake Avenue |
Monroe |
14612 |
$14,512.00 |
Replacement of 20 windows throughout library. |
Paula |
Smith |
585-428-8045 |
| Rochester PL - Winton Branch Library |
611 Winton Road North |
Rochester |
14609 |
$14,300.00 |
Installation of 2 new boilers. |
Paula |
Smith |
585-428-8045 |
Nassau Library System |
Baldwin Public Library |
2385 Grand Avenue |
Baldwin |
11510 |
$5,000.00 |
Installation of motorized Mecho Shades for ceiling-high windows, including new electrical to power the motors. |
H. Maria |
Sysak |
516-223-6228 |
| Bethpage Public Library |
47 Powell Avenue |
Bethpage |
11714 |
$4,994.00 |
Removal of existing flooring to slab level; leveling of concrete slab and installation of new tile flooring. |
Lois |
Lovisolo |
516-931-3907 |
| Garden City Public Library |
60 Seventh Street |
Garden City |
11530 |
$10,431.00 |
Installation of ceiling access hatches and drop ceilings in strategic locations to enable access for current and future wiring; replacement of 7 fire doors. |
Thomas |
Witt |
516-742-8405 |
| Hempstead Public Library |
115 Nichols Court |
Hempstead |
11550 |
$12,045.00 |
Reconfiguration of existing space to create new circulation area, including new electrical and data communication lines. |
Irene |
Duszkiewicz |
516-481-6990 |
| Henry Waldinger Memorial Library |
60 Verona Place |
Valley Stream |
11582 |
$4,362.00 |
Installation of new rooftop ventilation fans to HVAC system. |
Mamie |
Eng |
516-825-6422 |
| Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park |
155 Lakeville |
New Hyde Park |
11040 |
$4,892.00 |
Installation of upgraded security camera system. |
Charlene |
Noll |
516-355-7859 |
| Plainedge Public Library |
1060 Hicksville Road |
North Massapequa |
11758 |
$4,992.00 |
Installation of new lighting and drop ceiling in storage room being converted to Local History Room. |
Marilyn |
Kappenberg |
516-735-4133 |
The New York Public Library |
NYPL - Stapleton Branch Library |
132 Canal Street |
Staten Island |
10304 |
$95,744.00 |
Renovation of existing building and construction of 7,525 square foot addition. |
David |
Ferriero |
212-930-0674 |
Nioga Library System |
Nioga Library System |
6575 Wheeler Road |
Lockport |
14094 |
$7,625.00 |
Installation of special light filtering shades for windows in reconstructed space; new flooring for reconstructed space. |
Thomas |
Bindeman |
716-434-6167 |
Onondaga County Public Library |
Baldwinsville Public Library |
33 East Genesee Street |
Baldwinsville |
13027 |
$3,916.00 |
Construction of custom-made oak book drop and closet |
Marilyn |
Laubacher |
315-635-5631 |
| Fayetteville Free Library |
300 Orchard Street |
Fayetteville |
13066 |
$27,080.00 |
Installation of ADA compliant automatic front door; modifications to porch and ramp; reconstruction of parking lot leading to ramp; exterior renovation of front entryway. |
Susan |
Considine |
315-637-6374 |
Pioneer Library System |
Clifton Springs Library |
4 Railroad Avenue |
Clifton Springs |
14432 |
$5,200.00 |
Restoration of front doors; installation of automatic door openers and 2 security cameras for front entryway. |
Maryann |
Marchitell |
315-462-7371 |
| Geneva Public Library |
244 Main Street |
Geneva |
14456 |
$16,216.00 |
Replacement of evaporative cooling tower. |
Michael |
Nyerges |
315-789-5303 |
| Honeoye Public Library |
PO Box 70 |
Honeoye |
14471 |
$3,700.00 |
Replacement of furnace. |
Wendy |
Krause |
585-229-5020 |
| Red Creek Free Library |
6817 Main Street |
Red Creek |
13143 |
$2,698.00 |
Replacement of furnace and A/C coils. |
Jeanette |
Treby |
315-754-6679 |
Queens Borough Public Library |
QBPL - Auburndale Community Library |
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard |
Flushing |
11358 |
$68,898.00 |
Reconstruction of staff and Teen areas including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lighting, walls, ceilings, and floors. |
Thomas |
Galante |
718-990-0796 |
Ramapo-Catskill Library System |
Haverstraw King's Daughters PL - Fowler Memorial Building |
85 Main Street |
Haverstraw |
10927 |
$5,941.00 |
Replacement of existing front walkway and ramp and railings to create accessibility. |
Joanne |
Sininsky |
845-786-3800 |
| Livingston Manor Free Library |
92 Main Street |
Livingston Manor |
12758 |
$5,676.00 |
Insulation of building exterior and replacement of old siding with vinyl. |
Peggy |
Johansen |
845-439-5440 |
| Sunshine Hall Free Library |
14 Proctor Road |
Eldred |
12732 |
$2,500.00 |
Replacement of the electrical system (100 amp replaced with 200 amp service) and installation of 8 additional outlets throughout building. |
Patricia |
Kennedy |
845-557-6258 |
| West Nyack Free Library |
65 Strawtown Road |
West Nyack |
10994 |
$7,537.00 |
Installation of new A/C system for circulation area and director's office, new thermostat, and new exterior condensing unit; installation of 2 new boilers for heat and hot water. |
Rita |
Tavel Fogelman |
845-358-6081 |
| Western Sullivan PL - Delaware Free Branch |
45 Lower Main Street. |
Callicoon |
12723 |
$9,550.00 |
Complete restoration of 26 windows including replacement of all aluminum storm windows with new historically correct wood frame triple track units. |
Susan |
Scott |
845-482-4350 |
| Western Sullivan PL - Jeffersonville Branch |
19 Center Street |
Jeffersonville |
12748-0594 |
$7,774.00 |
Installation of new HVAC to replace window air conditioners and baseboard electric heat. |
Susan |
Scott |
845-482-4350 |
Southern Adirondack Library System |
Cambridge Public Library |
21 West Main Street |
Cambridge |
12816 |
$3,262.00 |
Replacement of furnace, thermostat, and water heater. |
Judy Beth |
Center |
518-677-2443 |
| Corinth Free Library |
89 Main Street |
Corinth |
12822 |
$4,737.00 |
Installation of central A/C unit. |
Rebecca |
Fasulo |
518-654-6913 |
| Crandall Public Library |
251 Glen Street |
Glens Falls |
12801 |
$3,825.00 |
Purchase and installation of RFID equipment for self-check circulation. |
Christine |
McDonald |
518-792-6508 |
| Woman's Round Lake Improvement Society |
1 Bayberry Drive |
Ballston Spa |
12020 |
$10,000.00 |
Installation of circulation security system for new branch library. |
Denise |
Coblish |
518-899-2285 |
Southern Tier Library System |
CCLD - Horseheads Free Library |
405 South Main Street |
Horseheads |
14845 |
$23,164.00 |
Installation of ADA compliant doors at front entrance and exit; replacement of exterior service/emergency doors; replacement of 22 windows. |
James |
Sleeth |
607-733-8611 |
Suffolk Cooperative Library System |
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public Library |
One South County Road |
Brightwaters |
11718 |
$11,832.00 |
Installation of hurricane shutters on windows, light controls for upper level, and purchase of a lift to allow access to skylights on exterior of building. |
Eileen |
Kavanaugh |
631-665-4350 |
| East Northport Public Library |
185 Larkfield Road |
East Northport |
11731 |
$2,500.00 |
Reconstruction of walkway at rear of building including curb cuts for accessibility; reconstruction of front staircase and bookdrop area. |
Stephanie |
Heineman |
631-261-6930 |
| Half Hollow Hills PL - Dix Hills Building |
55 Vanderbilt Parkway |
Dix Hills |
11746 |
$34,487.00 |
Replacement of boiler and air handler systems. |
Kevin |
Verbesey |
631-286-1600 |
Upper Hudson Library System |
Albany Public Library - Main Library |
161 Washington Avenue |
Albany |
12210 |
$5,000.00 |
Replacement of lighting fixtures in main library's auditorium. |
Timothy |
Burke |
518-427-4379 |
| Altamont Public Library |
177-181 Main Street |
Altamont |
12009 |
$5,187.00 |
Painting of complete interior of building once renovations are completed. |
Judith |
Wines |
518-861-7239 |
| Grafton Community Library |
2455 NY 2 |
Grafton |
12082 |
$6,194.00 |
Pave the existing gravel/dirt parking area. |
Carolyn |
Durnin |
518-279-0580 |
| Nassau Free Library |
18 Church Street |
Nassau |
12123 |
$2,525.00 |
Installation of stair lift leading to community room on lower level. |
Patricia |
Sahr |
518-766-2715 |
| Sand Lake Town Library |
8428 Miller Hill Road |
Averill Park |
12018 |
$7,171.00 |
Complete renovation of the "Children's Room." |
Melinda |
Fowler |
518-674-5050 |
| Watervliet Public Library |
1501 Broadway |
Watervliet |
12189 |
$4,890.00 |
Conversion of 2 existing bathrooms into 1 accessible, unisex bathroom. |
Ginger |
Hewitt |
518-274-4471 |
Westchester Library System |
Hastings Public Library |
7 Maple Avenue |
Hastings-on-Hudson |
10706 |
$3,450.00 |
Purchase and installation of hand rails for newly constructed walkway and ramp. |
Sue |
Feir |
914-478-3977 |
| Katonah Village Library |
26 Bedford Road |
Katonah |
10536 |
$17,215.00 |
Replacement of heating system boiler. |
Van |
Kozelka |
914-232-3508 |
| Mamaroneck Public Library District |
136 Prospect Avenue |
Mamaroneck |
10543 |
$7,215.00 |
Installation of fire sprinkler system; new and upgraded plumbing for existing library and new addition. |
Susan |
Benton |
914-698-1250 |
| Mount Kisco Public Library |
100 East Main Street |
Mount Kisco |
10549 |
$7,215.00 |
Purchase and installation of security system for interior and exterior of new building. |
Susan |
Riley |
914-666-8041 |
| North Castle Public Library |
19 Whippoorwill Road East |
Armonk |
10504 |
$4,216.00 |
Replacement of HVAC. |
M. Cristina |
Ansnes |
914-273-8929 |
| Somers Library |
|
Somers |
10589 |
$7,215.00 |
Replacement of lighting fixtures throughout building. |
Patricia |
Miller |
914-232-5717 |
