State Aid for Library Construction Projects

Library Name Award Amount County Name Address Library System Description Project Year Assembly District Senate District
Albany Public Library $31,127.00 Albany 148 Henry Johnson Blvd  Albany, NY 12210 Upper Hudson Library System New LED lighting at the Arbor Hill Branch. 2023 109 46
Castleton Public Library $16,095.00 Rensselaer 85 S. Main Street Castleton, NY 12033 Upper Hudson Library System Replace rear door with automated, handicap-accessible door. Replace deteriorating portico above door and install light to improve visibility/safety. 2024 107 43
Sand Lake Town Library $58,300.00 Rensselaer 8428 Miller Hill Road  Averill Park, NY 12018 Upper Hudson Library System New bathroom fixtures & lighting for water conservation, energy efficiency & better access. Addition of floor drains. Men's room floor replacement. 2023 107 43
Troy Public Library $174,380.00 Rensselaer 100 Second Street  Troy, NY 12180 Upper Hudson Library System This project involves removing and replacing the epdm roof and improving roof insulation of the Main Library of the Troy Public Library. 2023 108 43
Rensselaerville Library $36,827.00 Albany 1459 County Route 351 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Upper Hudson Library System Construct new back deck with handrails, and new stair stringers with treads to support library programs and provide exterior space for patrons. 2024 102 46
Albany Public Library $8,590.00 Albany 331 Delaware Avenue  Albany, NY 12210 Upper Hudson Library System New LED lighting at the Delaware Branch. 2023 109 46
Town Of Westerlo Public Library $13,605.00 Albany 604 State Route 143 Westerlo, NY 12193 Upper Hudson Library System Remove, replace original unstable plaster ceiling. Insulate the attic space above the main and nonfiction room, replace & expand electric service. 2024 102 46
Albany Public Library $27,459.00 Albany 105 Schuyler street  Albany, NY 12202 Upper Hudson Library System New LED lighting at the Howe Branch. 2023 109 46
Albany Public Library $40,065.00 Albany 517 Western Avenue  Albany, NY 12203 Upper Hudson Library System New LED lighting at Pine Hills Branch 2023 109 46
Berlin Free Town Library $48,010.00 Rensselaer 47 S. Main Street Berlin, NY 12022 Upper Hudson Library System The BFTL to install a heat pump system to reduce energy expense and replace two exterior doors to improve access to library by staff and community.


2024 107 43
Stephentown Memorial Library $134,000.00 Rensselaer 472 State Route 43 Stephentown, NY 12168-2938 Upper Hudson Library System SML will expand the Children's Room, removing mechanical spaces, adding an energy efficient Heat Pump system for the oldest section of the building. 2024 107 43
Menands Public Library $53,820.00 Albany 4 N Lyons Ave  Menands, NY 12204 Upper Hudson Library System The library's construction project will install a new forced air heating and cooling system, LED lighting and insulated glass windows. 2023 110 43
Albany Public Library $288,445.00 Albany 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 Upper Hudson Library System New Dual temperature piping in the basement of the Washington Avenue branch of the Albany Public Library.. 2024 109 46
Voorheesville Public Library $72,280.00 Albany 51 School Rd.  Voorheesville, NY 12186 Upper Hudson Library System The existing mezzanine will be renovated to be our local history room. High density shelving and HVAC improvements will be included. 2023 109 46
Albany Public Library $19,274.00 Albany 455 New Scotland Avenue  Albany , NY 12208 Upper Hudson Library System New LED lighting at the Bach Branch. 2023 109 46
Upper Hudson Library System $7,214.00 Albany 28 Essex Street Albany, NY 12206 Upper Hudson Library System Installation of a complete digital security camera system to cover both the inside and outside of the UHLS building. 2024 109 46
East Greenbush Community Library $347,356.00 Rensselaer 10 Community Way East Greenbush, NY 12061 Upper Hudson Library System Vital renovations to the building's envelope and main entryways to prevent water intrusion, mold, address safety hazards, enhance energy efficiency. 2024 108 43
Albany Public Library $116,912.00 Albany 161 Washington Avenue  Albany, NY 12210 Upper Hudson Library System New LED lighting at the Washington Ave Branch. 2023 109 46
Petersburgh Public Library $30,206.00 Rensselaer 69 Main Street Petersburgh, NY 12138 Upper Hudson Library System Re-roofing, and installation of new rain gutters and gable vents for the whole of the Petersburgh Public Library building 2024 107 43
Upper Hudson Library System $16,670.00 Albany 28 Essex Street  Albany, NY 12206 Upper Hudson Library System Replace the current fluorescent lighting fixtures throughout the building with energy efficient LED fixtures. 2023 109 46
Cohoes Public Library $136,860.00 Albany 169 Mohawk Street  Cohoes, NY 12047 Upper Hudson Library System Electrical system upgrades, expansion, and safety enhancements to provide 21st century library services to the community. 2023 108 43
Menands Public Library $5,443.00 Albany 4 N Lyons Ave Menands, NY 12204 Upper Hudson Library System Replacement of existing interior lights with LED fixtures and new combination emergency light-exit signs. 2024 110 43
Troy Public Library $310,504.00 Rensselaer 100 Second St Troy, NY 12180 Upper Hudson Library System This mechanical portion of the work will provide a new air-cooled chiller and fan coil units as part of a new HVAC system. 2024 108 43
Grafton Community Library $33,717.00 Rensselaer 2455 NY 2, P.O. Box H  Grafton, NY 12082 Upper Hudson Library System Purchase & Install 24 Solar Panels on the 20x30 backyard pavilion and two vehicle electric charging stations located at the end of the parking lot. 2023 107 43
Rensselaerville Library $12,495.00 Albany 1459 County Route 351  Rensselaerville, NY 12147 Upper Hudson Library System Project will replace library roof and install fire detection system to improve public safety and protect the Library building and collection. 2023 102 46