State Aid for Library Construction Projects

Library Name Award Amount County Name Address Library System Description Project Year Assembly District Senate District
Chautauqua Institution $43,830.00 Chautauqua 21 Miller Avenue, Chautauqua NY 14722 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System The library will renovate two bathrooms at the Library for aesthetics and functionality. 2025 150 57
Ashville Free Library $25,481.00 Chautauqua 2200 N Maple Ave., Ashville NY 14710 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Transform an unused and unsightly side yard into a safe space for reading and programming by installing stonework, pergola, and garden walkway. 2025 150 57
Allegany Public Library $17,181.00 Cattaraugus 90 W. Main St., Allegany NY 14706 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Installation of Air Handler and AC. Install hand dryers and dedicated circuits in bathrooms. 2025 148 57
Olean Public Library $290,972.00 Cattaraugus 134 N. 2nd St., Olean NY 14760 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System The library will create a new, enlarged, dedicated teen space for a variety of activities and services, and two small group study rooms will be added. 2025 148 57
Mary E. Seymour Memorial Free Library $8,715.00 Chautauqua 22 North Main Street, Stockton NY 14784 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System The library will install 12 inches of cellulose insulation in the attic and installing a first-floor heat pump for better heating and cooling. 2025 150 57
Mary E. Seymour Memorial Free Library $39,941.00 Chautauqua 18 Maple Avenue, Cassadaga NY 14718 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System This project includes installation of push-button doors, access ramp, handrails, additional lighting, bathroom grab bars, and accessible faucets. 2025 150 57
Portville Free Library $79,988.00 Cattaraugus 2 N Main Street, Portville NY 14770-0768 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Replace the existing worn-out asphalt parking lot with a concrete over sub-base lot. 2025 148 57
Fluvanna Free Library $34,768.00 Chautauqua 3532 Fluvanna Avenue, Jamestown NY 14701 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Replace furnace/air conditioning with HVAC system. Remodel Community room. Remodel and enlarge office. Enhance patron safety in Children's area. 2025 150 57
Lakewood Memorial Library $123,635.00 Chautauqua 12 W Summit St., Lakewood NY 14750 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System The library will make 3 public access doors and terrace accessible and upgrading lighting for better visibility and efficiency. 2025 150 57
James Prendergast Free Library $260,047.00 Chautauqua 509 Cherry St., Jamestown NY 14701 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System The project will improve safety for patrons/staff by upgrading the old passenger elevator and enclosing the loading dock to deter unwanted activity. 2025 150 57
Ashville Free Library $10,202.00 Chautauqua 2200 N. Maple Street  Ashville, NY 14710 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Total renovation of the Library's only restroom used by staff & patrons. Changes to layout & entrance will improve accessibility for mobility devices 2023 150 57
Blount Library $5,560.00 Cattaraugus 5 North Main St  Franklinville, NY 14737 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Restore the front entrance including columns and facade. Replace four cellar windows. Insulate beneath children's room and crawl spaces. 2023 148 57
Delevan-Yorkshire Public Library $55,701.00 Cattaraugus 28 School Street  Delevan, NY 14042 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System This project will be a replace the roof shingles, install new book drop and expand the entrance roof to cover book drop, and install cement paths. 2023 148 57
Dunkirk Public Library $123,345.00 Chautauqua 536 Central Avenue  Dunkirk, NY 14048 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Remedy a number of deteriorating masonry issues & improve the efficiency & cost-effectiveness of our electrical, lighting, & HVAC systems. 2023 150 57
Falconer Public Library $14,042.00 Chautauqua 101 W. Main Street  Falconer, NY 14733 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Replace front door/door controls for handicapped accessibility. Add book return slot. Make straight entrance into the library. Replace glass panels. 2023 150 57
Fluvanna Free Library $75,788.00 Chautauqua 3532 Fluvanna Ave.  Jamestown, NY 14701 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Tear down existing vestibule/entrance.  Construct new ADA compliant vestibule/entrance. 2023 150 57
Hazeltine Public Library $8,306.00 Chautauqua 891 Busti Sugargrove Rd.  Jamestown, NY 14701 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Hazeltine Public Library will install automatic door openers to make our library entrance ADA compliant. 2023 150 57
James Prendergast Free Library $35,044.00 Chautauqua 509 Cherry St.  Jamestown, NY 14701 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Updating our Makerspace with improved LED lighting, acoustic panels, and installing a Makerspace door and built-in storage units upstairs. 2023 150 57
Olean Public Library $36,485.00 Cattaraugus 134 N. 2nd Street, Olean Public Library  Olean, NY 14760 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System To improve security, the Library will upgrade its cameras and exterior lighting by replacing and adding new cameras, lights, and the camera DVR/NVR. 2023 148 57
Patterson Library $125,690.00 Chautauqua 40 S. Portage St.  Westfield, NY 14787 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System The library's marble and brick are in need of waterproofing to prevent internal water damage. The library's kitchen needs updating. 2023 150 57
Portville Free Library $34,725.00 Cattaraugus 2 N Main St  Portville, NY 14770 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Replace two hot water heating system boilers that have exceeded their effective service life, and associated equipment. 2023 148 57
Patterson Library $62,128.00 Chautauqua 40 S. Portage St., Westfield NY 14787 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System Safety, security, and A.D.A. compliance needs recommended by a formal Existing Conditions Study. 2025 150 57
Groton Public Library $150,000.00 Tompkins 112 East Cortland Street Groton NY 13073 Finger Lakes Library System Phase 2 will feature interior redesign. Relocation of children's area & the adult stacks. Adding two handicapped accessible bathrooms & vestibule. 2020
Waterloo Library & Historical Society $147,584.00 Seneca 31 E Williams St, Waterloo, NY 13165 Finger Lakes Library System WLHS will restore its theatre risers, seating, AV equipment and carpeting. They will also restore bricks within the basement supporting walls. 2022
Seymour Public Library District - Case Memorial Building $441,533.00 Cayuga 176-178 Genesee St Auburn NY 13021 Finger Lakes Library System Upgrade key areas of exterior lighting and renovate the children's room. 2020