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New York State Assembly Carl . Heastie, Speaker ANNUAL REPORT

Committee on Libraries and Education Technology Thomas . Abinanti, Chair

THE ASSEMBLY

STATE OF NEW YORK

ALBANY COMMITTEES

Codes Health THOMAS J. ABINANTI Environmental Conservation Assemblyman 92nd District Corporations, Authorities and Commissions CHAIR Assembly Committee on Election Law Libraries and Education Technology

December 15, 2015

The Honorable Carl E. Heastie Speaker, NYS Assembly LOB Room 522 Albany, New York 12248

Dear Speaker Heastie:

I have been privileged to serve as Chair of the Standing Committee on Libraries and Education Technology for the 2015 legislative session. I am honored to present the Committee’ Annual Report.

As you can see from our report, the Committee has endeavored to reflect and implement the Assembly Majority’s commitment to provide the support and assistance needed to ensure that New York’s libraries are equipped to meet the diverse needs of New York’s diverse community.

As you are aware, the 2015-16 state budget provided $91.62 million in state aid for libraries and library systems – an increase of $5 million over the 2014-15 allocation of $86.62 million. The budget also maintained funding for the Conservation and Preservation Program and the Talking Book and Braille Library totaling $693,000. Finally, the budget provided $14 million in funding to continue statewide library capital projects for the ninth consecutive year.

Our State’s libraries offer a wide range of services. They have become modern super-community centers. They provide a wealth of print and electronic resources. They provide a central location for those who seek information, those who seek culture or recreation, and those who seek social interaction with other members of their community. New York libraries employ highly skilled staff to support their services.

The Assembly Majority has made it a priority to secure the funding necessary to help libraries maintain these services. I look forward to the upcoming session as we continue to work to ensure that our libraries get the support that they need.

I thank the members of the Committee for their commitment and dedication.

I thank you for your unwavering support of the Committee’s agenda

Finally, I thank you for showing confidence in me by giving me the opportunity to lead this Committee.

I look forward to working with you and the rest of my colleagues to continue to support New York’s library community.

Sincerely,

Thomas J. Abinanti Chair, Assembly Standing Committee on Libraries and Education Technology

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT

STANDING COMMITTEE ON LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Thomas J. Abinanti, Chair

Committee Members

Majority

Barbara . Clark Steven Otis Michaelle . Solages

Minority

Joseph S. Saladino Philip A. Palmesano

Staff

Christian Malanga, Assistant Secretary for Program and Policy Steven . McCutcheon, Legislative Analyst Michael Raymond Hernandez, Associate Counsel Douglas Rosenthal, Committee Clerk Jeannine Barcher, Program and Counsel Executive Secretary

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. COMMITTEE JURISDICTION ...... 1

II. PROVIDING LIBRARIES WITH NECESSARY RESOURCES ...... 2

III. IMPROVING AND EXPANDING NEW YORK STATE LIBRARIES ...... 4

IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR 2015...... 5

V. COMMITTEE OUTLOOK FOR 2016 ...... 7

APPENDIX A: 2015 SUMMARY OF ACTION ON COMMITTEE BILLS ...... 8

APPENDIX : CHAPTERS OF 2015...... 9

APPENDIX C: CONSTRUCTION GRANT AWARDS…………………………………....11

I. COMMITTEE JURISDICTION

The Libraries and Education Technology Committee, created in 1997, has jurisdiction over legislation affecting public, academic, school and private libraries. Its jurisdiction includes legislation affecting the administration and funding of libraries and library systems across New York State.

The Committee has endeavored to assist libraries to sustain and upgrade their infrastructure and staff resources. The Committee has attempted to assist libraries to meet the challenges of the information age and provide New Yorkers access to technological advances through the resources of New York’s vast library community.

New York State has over 7,000 libraries – some among the largest and the best in the country. Six of the forty largest libraries in the United States are in New York, more than any other state. New York's largest library, the , contains over ten million volumes and is among the top research institutions in the world.

Libraries have become a modern super-community center. Libraries are an integral part of the education and cultural development of New Yorkers. New York libraries provide a wealth of print and electronic resources that offer individuals and communities access to every type of information. Today libraries provide a central location for those who seek information, those who seek recreation or those who seek social interaction with members of their community.

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II. PROVIDING LIBRARIES WITH NECESSARY RESOURCES

New York State libraries have demonstrated that they can meet the diverse needs of very diverse populations. However, public, academic and school libraries need adequate resources and reliable funding sources.

The Committee’s efforts and commitment to providing libraries with sufficient resources reflects the Assembly’s longstanding support for libraries and the educational, economic and cultural roles they play in their communities.

Funding for New York’s libraries has been and continues to be a priority. To meet their funding needs, Chapter 917 of 1990 was enacted to establish a formula to provide stable funding for libraries and library systems based on census population numbers.

The 2015-16 state budget provided $91.62 million in state aid for libraries and library systems – an increase of $5 million over the 2014-15 budget allocation of $86.62 million. Despite this significant increase, 2015 state aid is still less than previous highs.

The approved budget also maintained funding for the Conservation and Preservation Program and the Talking Book and Braille Library totaling at $693,000. Finally, the budget provided $14 million in capital funding for the ninth consecutive year. These construction funds are crucial, as nearly half of the state’s library buildings are over 60 years old.

In addition, the Committee advanced some significant local legislation on behalf of New York’s library community.

Local library legislation

A. 3471, Lentol; Chapter 111 of 2015 This law corrects , in Public Authorities’ Law, the name of the to read as Queens Borough Public Library.

A.5641, Otis; Chapter 254 of 2015 This law requires the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library to operate as a free association library.

A.7754-A, Brindisi; Chapter 389 of 2105 This law allows trustees of public libraries to serve either a three or five year term of office. Additionally, any Cooperative Library that changes the length of the term of office of trustees shall apply to the Board of Regents for an amendment to the charter of the Cooperative Library System.

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A.1273, Cahill; Passed Assembly, Veto 189 This bill would authorize the Starr Public Library, currently a free association library, to re-charter as a special district public library subject to a referendum of the voters.

A.5251, Ra; Chapter 467 of 2015 This law authorizes the New York State Dormitory Authority to provide financing assistance to the Gold Coast Public Library.

A.6224, Magee; Chapter 544 of 2015 This law places the Oneida Public Library on the list of libraries eligible for financing assistance from the dormitory authority. Additionally, the bill provides clarification of how the City and multiple towns collect taxes on behalf of the library district for the purposes of capital improvements.

A.7567, Tenney; Chapter 494 of 2015 This law changes the residency requirement for members elected to the Wallkill Public Library board of trustees and requires them to reside with the Wallkill Public Library District.

A. 7735-A, Hawley; Passed Assembly, Veto 192 This bill would authorize the creation of the Seymour Public Library and outlines the procedures to be undertaken for the voters to consider this proposal on the ballot at an election to be held on or before January 31, 2018. Additionally, the bill would place the Seymour Public Library on the list of libraries eligible for financing assistance from the dormitory authority.

A.8047, Skartados; Passed Assembly, Veto 187 This bill would clarify how trustees will be elected to the Greater Poughkeepsie Library board.

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III. IMPROVING AND EXPANDING NEW YORK STATE LIBRARIES

New York State is the home to hundreds of public, school, association and private libraries. It has 23 public library systems, and nine reference and research library systems. It has 41 school library systems serving over 1,400 school libraries in elementary and secondary schools. It has hundreds of private libraries. From the largest library to the smallest community-based book exchange, all of New York’s libraries play a vital role in our communities.

The Committee advanced several important measures in 2015 designed to expand and improve libraries throughout New York State.

Aid for Public Libraries

A.7621, Abinanti; Reported to Ways and Means This bill would require the Empire State Development Corporation, in consultation with the State Education Department, to conduct a study on the economic impact of public libraries and public library systems.

A.7626-A, Abinanti; Chapter 459 of 2015 This law authorizes and directs the Commissioner of the State Education Department to study and develop a comprehensive plan for increasing access to and lending of electronic books.

A.8168, Abinanti; Chapter 480 of 2015 This law includes the installation and infrastructure of broadband services within the scope of construction projects that are eligible for State aid.

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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Funding Public Libraries in New York State The 2015-16 budget provided $91.62 million in state aid for libraries and library systems -- a $5 million or 5.7% increase over the 2014-15 budget allocation of $86.62 million. In addition the budget allocated $14 million in capital funding for the ninth consecutive year.

The Committee conducted a public hearing on November 6, 2015 at The New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building -- Celeste Auditorium. The hearing sought to assess the impact of the 2015-16 State budget on New York State public libraries and library systems. The Committee heard testimony about the programs and services that libraries provide in their communities. The Committee heard that libraries extensively use collaboration and technology to better leverage their resources. The Committee also heard testimony about the importance of future funding to meet the projected operating and capital needs of our public libraries and library systems.

The hearing documented that libraries and library systems are a model of efficiency because of their effective use of collaboration and modern technology. The hearing also documented the need for increased state investment in our libraries and library systems.

The Committee heard testimony from a broad spectrum of the library community: Bernard Margolis, Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and Acting State Librarian, State Education Department; Claudia Depkin, Chairperson,Regents Advisory Council on Libraries; Mike Neppl, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, New York Library Association; David Wolock, Executive Vice President External Affairs, ; George Mihalteses, Vice President for Government and Community Affairs, New York Public Library; Ms. Bridget Quinn-Carey, Interim President and CEO, Queens Library; Nate Hill, Director, Metro New York Library Counsel; Robert Hubsher, Excutive Director, Ramapo Catskill Library System; Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Coordinator for Library Sustainability, Mid-Hudson Library System; Terry Kirchner, Director, Westchester Library System; Bernadette (Brie) Harrison, Finance Director, Rochester Public Library; Charles Warren, President, Committee to Save NYPL; Madeline Sinor, Parent/NYC Resident; and Yuki Endo, Member, Citizens Defending Libraries.

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The Committee held a hearing on library Chairman Abinanti with Committee members Solages funding needs at the main branch of the and Saladino viewing old, archived maps of New York New York Public Library in .

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V. COMMITTEE OUTLOOK FOR 2016

The Committee’s top priorities in the 2016 legislative session will be the following.

First, maintain and increase Aid to Public Libraries. Despite a significant increase, 2015 state aid is still less than previous highs.

Second, maintain and increase statewide library construction aid. With approximately half of New York’s public library buildings 60 or more years old, it is essential to provide libraries with adequate resources.

Third, advance local legislation important to the library community. With an ever-increasing, diverse New York State population, we must provide each library with the flexibility it needs to properly serve its community.

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APPENDIX A

SUMMARY OF ACTION ON ALL BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIBRARIES AND EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

FINAL ACTION ASSEMBLY SENATE TOTAL BILLS BILLS BILLS

Bills Reported With or Without Amendment

To Floor; not returning to Committee 2 2 To Floor; Recommitted and Died To Ways and Means Committee 9 9 To Codes Committee 0 0 To Rules Committee 3 3 To Judiciary Committee 0 0

Total 14 14

Bills Having Committee Reference Changed 0 0

Total 0 0

Senate Bills Substituted or Recalled

Substituted 3 3 Recalled 0 0

Total 3 3

Bills Defeated in Committee 0 0 0 Bills Held for Consideration with a Roll-Call 1 0 1 Vote Bills Never Reported, Died in Committee 13 2 15 Bills Having Enacting Clause Stricken 1 0 1 Motion to Discharge Lost 0 0 0

TOTAL BILLS IN COMMITTEE 28 5 33

TOTAL NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD 3

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APPENDIX B CHAPTERS OF 2015

Bill Number/Sponsor Chapter Number Description A.3471/ Chap. 111 This law corrects the name, in public Lentol authorities’ law, of the Queens Public Library to read as Queens Borough Public Library.

A.5641/ Chap. 254 This law requires the Port Chester-Rye Otis Brook Public Library to operate as a free association library.

A.7754-A/ Chap. 389 This law allows trustees of public Brindisi libraries to serve either a three or five year term of office. Additionally, any Cooperative Library that changes the length of the term of office of trustees shall apply to the Board of Regents for an amendment to the charter of the Cooperative Library System.

A.5251 / Ra Chap.467 This law authorizes the New York State Dormitory Authority to provide financing assistance to the Gold Coast Public Library.

A.7567 / Tenney Chap. 494 This law changes the residency requirement for members elected to the Wallkill Public Library board of trustees and requires them to reside with the Wallkill Public Library District.

A.7626-A / Abinanti Chap. 459 This law authorizes and direct the Commissioner of the State Education Department to study and develop a comprehensive plan for increasing access to and lending of electronic books.

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A.8168 / Abinanti Chap. 480 This law includes the installation and infrastructure of broadband services within the scope of construction projects that are eligible for State aid.

A.6224 / Magee Chap. 544 This law places the Oneida Public Library on the list of libraries eligible for financing assistance from the dormitory authority. Additionally, the bill provides clarification of how the City and multiple towns collect taxes on behalf of the library district for the purposes of capital improvements.

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APPENDIX C

STATE AID FOR LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION GRANTS

The New York State Library has awarded the following construction grants to public libraries throughout New York State. The grants are supported by a $14 million capital fund appropriation in the 2014-2015 state budget:

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System County SD AD Library Name Address Award Amount Project Description Brooklyn Public Library 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn Kings 21 52 Brooklyn Public Library (Central) NY 11238 $1,343,840 Replace the Central Roof (Phase 3) and the bulkheads.

Buffalo & Erie Co. Public Library 333 Main Street Tonawanda Erie 60 140 City of Tonawanda Public Library NY 14150 $28,904 Energy efficient boiler and HVAC components. 1860 Bowen Road Elma NY Erie 59 147 Elma Public Library 14059 $28,960 Energy efficient windows and emergency exit door. 4857 Lakeshore Road Erie 60 149 Hamburg Public Library (Lake Shore) Hamburg NY 14075 $48,582 Roof Replacement. 5466 Broadway Lancaster NY Library parking lot expansion to include drop off lane Erie 59 143 Lancaster Public Library 14086 $43,500 and ADA compliant parking spaces. Accessibility project to refurbish library's elevator and Town of Tonawanda Public Library 160 Delaware Road Kenmore connect it to alarm system, insuring continued access Erie 60 140 (Kenmore Public Library) NY 14217 $50,291 to the library. Town of Tonawanda Public Library 318 Montrose Avenue Buffalo Energy efficient windows and automatic door opener Erie 60 140 (Kenilworth Library) NY 14223 $17,235 in compliance with ADA standards. 1300 Union Road West Seneca A 10,236-square foot addition to create a community Erie 59 142 West Seneca Public Library NY 14224-1887 $439,018 living room-style library.

Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Lib System

5 . Main St. Franklinville NY This project is intended to insulate the front entrance Cattaraugus 57 148 Blount Library 14737 $7,500 and transom to improve energy efficiency.

Roof replacement, reconstruction of chimneys, and 37 . Main St. Brocton NY replacement of damaged low efficiency windows with Chautauqua 57 150 Ahira Hall Memorial Library 14716 $107,793 energy efficient ones.

The project consists of two upstairs restrooms, James Prendergast Library 509 Cherry Street Jamestown passenger elevator and expanded teen area with Chautauqua 57 150 Association NY 14701 $236,106 mezzanine walkway connector to other library areas.

Clinton Essex Franklin Lib System 9 Church Lane Au Sable Forks Clinton 45 114 Au Sable Forks Free Library NY 12912 $100,580 Energy efficiency and safety upgrades. 148 Elm Street Champlain NY Clinton 45 115 Champlain Memorial Library 12919 $5,990 Roof replacement. 40 Emmons St. Dannemora NY New sign, public computer and makerspace Clinton 45 115 Dannemora Free Library 12929 $20,687 expansion. 25 School Street Mooers NY Sign and phase 3 interior work for new Library building Clinton 45 115 Mooers Free Library 12958 $19,881 project. 19 Oak Street Plattsburgh NY Elevator,HVAC, and construction of a Clinton 45 115 Plattsburgh Public Library 12901 $125,438 conference/meeting room. Rouses Point Dodge Memorial 144 Lake Street Rouses Point Handicap accessible ramp, entry door and entry door Clinton 45 115 Library NY 12979 $19,049 roof. 1796 rte 73 Keene Valley NY Essex 45 114 Keene Valley Library Association 12943 $7,637 New Alpine Room public research area. 41 Lake Street Tupper Lake NY Franklin 45 115 Goff Nelson Memorial Library 12986 $7,388 Insulated energy efficient doors.

Finger Lakes Library System

176-178 Genesee St. Auburn Local History Discovery Center and renovation of 2nd Cayuga 50 126 Seymour Public Library NY 13021 $61,158 floor to create library office space. 32 Church Street Cortland NY Cortland 51 125 Cortland Free Library 13045 $10,700 Energy efficient lighting project 12519 State Route 38 Energy efficiency upgrades and HVAC system Tioga 52 124 Berkshire Free Library Berkshire NY 13736 $25,000 improvements. 1300 Dryden Road Ithaca NY Phase 2 construction of Finger Lakes Library System Tompkins 51 125 Finger Lakes Library System 14850 $243,478 headquarters. 74 East Main Street Tompkins 58 125 Ulysses Philomathic Library Trumansburg NY 14886 $55,313 Installation of Solar Panels.

Four County Library System 1001 Park St. Endicott NY Broome 52 123 George . Johnson Memorial Library 13760 $6,496 HVAC Project 3 Court Street Norwich NY Chenango 52 122 Guernsey Memorial Library 13815 $21,525 ADA accessible walkways. 22 Main Street Cooperstown Otsego 51 121 Village Library of Cooperstown NY 13326 $26,933 Village Library of Cooperstown renovation project. 170 Main Street Worcester NY Otsego 51 102 Worcester Free Library 12197 $101,294 Energy efficient windows and siding.

Mid-Hudson Library System Circulation and service area for adult and children's Columbia 43 106 Hudson Area Association Library 51 N. 5th St Hudson NY 12534 $59,769 areas. Upgrade outdated electrical service and provide a fire 18 Hudson St Kinderhook NY alarm system for the current building and anticipated Columbia 43 107 Kinderhook Memorial Library 12106 $14,700 expanded facility. 11 Town Center Blvd. Dutchess 40 105 Beekman Library Hopewell Jct. NY 12533 $2,500 Automatic doors for library's main entrance. Greater Poughkeepsie Library District (Boardman Road Branch 141 Boardman Road` Construction of Boardman Road Branch Library of the Dutchess 41 106 Library) Poughkeepsie NY 12603 $93,671 Poughkeepsie Public Library District. ADA-compliant, energy-efficient airlock entry; men's, 313 Main Street Beacon NY women's, and staff rest rooms; and a small storage Dutchess 41 104 Howland Public Library 12508 $65,644 room.

105 Market Street Dutchess 41 104 Mid-Hudson Library System Poughkeepsie NY 12601-4028 $44,139 Auditorium energy efficient HVAC improvements.

6093 Main St Tannersville NY Completion of construction of Learning Center, Greene 46 102 Haines Falls Free Library 12485 $48,556 handicapped lift, book drop and emergency generator.

Putnam 40 94 Brewster Public Library 79 Main St Brewster NY 10509 $2,500 Insulation and roof project.

Revitalization of unused space will provide for new 10 Morris Ave Cold Spring NY public space in Children's Room; replacement window, Putnam 41 95 Julia . Butterfield Memorial Library 10516 $24,566 door and lighting will improve energy efficiency.

Replacement of the vehicular bridge over Oscawana 30 Oscawana Lake Road Brook used to access Library and stream bank Putnam 41 94 Putnam Valley Free Library Putnam Valley NY 10579 $44,168 stabilization to preserve Library's foundation. Adaptive reuse & expansion of the newly acquired building. The library will be ADA compliant, energy Ulster 46 106 Hurley Library 44 Main St. Hurley NY 12443 $122,217 efficient and spacious.

1251 Route 9W Marlboro NY Accessible entrance area with new sign and energy Ulster 39 104 Marlboro Free Library 12542 $17,742 efficient lighting , and HVAC improvements.

Mid-York Library System 24 North Main Street Herkimer 49 118 Dolgeville-Manheim Public Library Dolgeville NY 13329 $16,136 Roof, insulation, and interior construction.

189 Main Street Jordanville NY Rehabilitation of deteriorating stone fireplace to Herkimer 51 101 Jordanville Public Library 13361 $6,525 ensure safety and stability of library building. 4 North Main St Earlville NY Madison 53 121 Earlville Free Library 13332 $10,950 Roof project.

2106 Main Street, Route. 13 Purchase of property and building for library Madison 53 121 New Woodstock Free Library New Woodstock NY 13346 $21,498 expansion. 76 Main Street Whitesboro NY Roof top HVAC unit and purchase of adjacent property Oneida 47 119 Dunham Public Library 13492 $61,537 and building. 613 N WASHINGTON ST ROME Installation of security gates at public entrances & Oneida 47 119 Jervis Public Library NY 13440 $50,124 construction of a vestibule. Replacement of exterior lighting, installation and 55 1/2 College Street Clinton upgrade of security system to improve and increase Oneida 53 117 Kirkland Town Library NY 13323 $10,586 safety and security for users. Phase III new parking lot, new siding, garage wall 1600 Lincoln Ave. Utica NY entry, upgrade security system and HVAC units in data Oneida 47 119 Mid York Library System 13502 $84,461 center. 456 Elizabeth Street Oneida NY Oneida 53 121 Oneida Public Library 13421 $86,899 Lighting and electrical work for new library. 303 Genesee Street Utica NY Installation of new HVAC control system for energy Oneida 47 119 Utica Public Library 13501 $29,738 efficiency. Structural renovations including trusses and roofing, 11051 Woodgate Road ADA compliant access ramp, foundation and alarm Oneida 47 117 Woodgate Free Library Woodgate NY 13494 $41,269 system.

Mohawk Valley Library System Elevator project to provide access to patrons with 58 E. Fulton Street Gloversville disabilities & outdoor security cameras for increased Fulton 49 118 Gloversville Public Library NY 12078 $150,356 safety. 28 Church street Amsterdam Montgomery 46 111 Amsterdam Free Library NY 12010 $72,697 Roof replacement project.

Library renovations including electrical, support Montgomery 46 111 Fort Plain Free Library 19 Willett Fort Plain NY 13339 $98,562 beams, HVAC, ramp, and young adult room work. Sprinklers, site preparation, storm drainage, asphalt Schenectady County Public Library 948 State St. Schenectady NY paving and concrete sidewalk/curbing for new branch Schenectady 49 111 (Phyllis Bornt Branch) 12307 $63,598 library.

Monroe County Library System Major renovations including construction of new server room, two new accessible entrances, elevator, 1 Village Landing Fairport NY meeting room, self-checkout stations and security Monroe 55 135 Fairport Public Library 14450 $207,313 gates. First phase of construction of a new 40,000 sq. ft. 1290 Titus Avenue Rochester public library including foundation and structural steel Monroe 55 136 Irondequoit Public Library NY 14617 $373,450 work and exterior framing.

Nassau Library System

Replacement of Limited Use / Limited Application 50 Railroad Avenue Glen Head (LULA) elevator to improve access to collections and Nassau 5 19 Gold Coast Public Library NY 11545 $45,594 services within this multi-floor library. Rehabilitate unsafe exterior steps, replace deteriorating exterior retaining wall, and renovate 170 Buckram Road Locust Community Room and the adjoining kitchen and Nassau 5 15 Locust Valley Library Valley NY 11560 $67,723 restroom. 47 Powell Avenue Bethpage Nassau 6 15 Bethpage Public Library NY 11714 $76,278 Roof replacement project.

Restoration/rehabilitation of slate roof, chimney, and 115 Nichols Court Hempstead HVAC ducts to increase effectiveness of library service Nassau 6 18 Hempstead Public Library NY 11550 $68,952 and yield energy efficiency. Install four new drywells with connector pipes to 900 Jerusalem Ave Uniondale mitigate flooding and alleviate hazards in the parking Nassau 6 18 Nassau Library System NY 11553 $30,211 lot. Generators will be installed and 3 windows will be 2 Paper Mill Road Roslyn NY replaced, one of which provides a means of egress Nassau 7 13 Bryant Library 11576-2193 $26,309 from the staff room.

Installation of sixty 16" 42" dark bronze anodized 159 Bayview Ave Great Neck aluminum clerestory windows, front-glazed with Nassau 7 16 Great Neck Public Library NY 11023 $26,696 Ornilux bird protection glass.

Installation of a Sentry Video Monitoring System with 1 Library Drive Port seven exterior cameras at designated locations on the Nassau 7 16 Port Washington Public Library Washington NY 11050 $9,416 exterior of the building.

The Library will replace its 27-year old, 30-ton, 5-zone 165 SEARINGTOWN ROAD Mammoth rooftop electric cooling/natural gas heating Nassau 7 19 Shelter Rock Public Library ALBERTSON NY 11507 $100,000 HVAC unit with a new Mammoth unit. 445 Jefferson St. Westbury NY Construction of three ADA-compliant, single- Nassau 7 15 Westbury Memorial Public Library 11590 $60,975 occupancy restrooms.

Conversion of a compact storage area and a quiet 2288 Bedford Avenue study room into a flexible-use room for meetings, Nassau 8 14 Bellmore Memorial Library Bellmore NY 11710-3690 $30,523 programs, computer use, and quiet study.

This project consists of energy-efficient LED lighting 144 West Merrick Road installation and ceiling replacement in several areas of Nassau 8 21 Freeport Memorial Library Freeport NY 11520 $100,000 the East Building of the Library.

Replacement of original circa 1956 boiler that has 1691 Meadowbrook Road passed its expected useful life to increase energy Nassau 8 14 North Merrick Public Library North Merrick NY 11566 $100,000 efficiency and lower utility costs. Complete rehabilitation of the Library's parking lot to 2234 Jackson Avenue Seaford alleviate safety hazards and improve access to the Nassau 8 14 Seaford Public Library NY 11783 $5,675 Library for people with disabilities.

Expansion of interior security system to increase public 60 Verona Place Valley Stream and staff safety and installation of baby changing Nassau 9 22 Henry Waldinger Memorial Library NY 11582-3011 $5,234 station to enhance public facilities.

Replace library lighting with more energy-efficient LED 111 W. Park Ave Long Beach fixtures and lamps to conserve energy, enhance the Nassau 9 20 Long Beach Public Library NY 11561 $47,740 user experience, and save taxpayer money. Replace the original roof, re-frame the existing flat roof 61 St. Thomas Place Malverne to create pitch, replace skylights, gutters and structural Nassau 9 21 Malverne Public Library NY 11565 $34,694 deficiencies.

221 N. Village Ave. Rockville Replacement of the curb cut for the access ramp and Nassau 9 21 Rockville Centre Public Library Centre NY 11570 $2,744 mitigation of an adjacent drainage problem.

Nioga Library System Library parking lot rehabilitation to alleviate drainage 13 So. Lake Rd. Bergen NY issues, replacement of emergency exit door and Genesee 61 139 Byron-Bergen Public Library 14416 $65,355 energy efficient windows.

5 Woodrow Drive Pavilion NY The Pavilion Library is building at 1,790 square foot Genesee 61 139 Pavilion Public Library 14525 $283,877 children's addition to their existing building. 23 East Avenue Lockport NY Rehabilitation of exterior wall of the original library Niagara 62 144 Lockport Public Library 14094 $34,215 building phase II. 8728 Buffalo Avenue Niagara The side door will be replaced with an energy efficient Niagara 62 145 Niagara Falls Public Library Falls NY 14304 $10,375 custom made door. 265 Young St. Wilson NY Niagara 62 144 Wilson Free Library 14172 $2,750 Energy efficient window replacement project.

North Country Library System

Bodman Memorial Library's renovation, signage & 8 Aldrich Street Philadelphia security project will create new, accessible space, Jefferson 48 116 Bodman Memorial Library NY 13673 $13,538 promote visibility, and address security concerns.

The Crosby Public Library is doing an addition to meet 59 Main Street Antwerp NY the growing needs of the community and renovating Jefferson 48 116 Crosby Public Library 13608 $93,802 to increase energy efficiency and safety. The Lyons Falls Library project will address energy 3918 High Street Lyons Falls efficiency and safety issues by replacing the library's Lewis 47 117 Lyons Falls Library NY 13368 $2,510 flat roof.

The Osceola Public Library project will provide an 2117 N Osceola Road Camden increase in usable library space and restore the historic Oneida 47 117 Osceola Public Library NY 13316 $153,010 integrity of the building.

The Central Square Library construction project will 637 South Main Street Central address energy efficiency issues by upgrading the Oswego 48 120 Central Square Library Square NY 13036 $4,300 electrical and lighting systems.

Rensselaer Falls Library, branch of Canton Free Library, Canton Free Library (Rensselaer 229 Rensselaer Street seeks to improve service to residents of the rural St. Lawrence 48 116 Falls Branch) Rensselaer Falls NY 13680 $9,415 village by adding a Technology Center. The Hepburn Library of Norfolk's Solar Energy Project will address energy efficiency by installing solar panels St. Lawrence 47 118 Hepburn Library of Norfolk 1 Hepburn Norfolk NY 13667 $14,910 on the library roof.

The Hepburn Library of Waddington is addressing 30 Main St P.. Box 205 safety issues by renovating the sub-floors and St. Lawrence 48 116 Hepburn Library of Waddington Waddington NY 13694 $5,769 installing new flooring on the entire second story.

Morristown Public Library's project includes the 202 Main Street Morristown acquisition and demolition of the building next to the St. Lawrence 48 116 Morristown Public Library NY 13664 $79,065 library in preparation for library expansion.

The Norwood Public Library's Handicap 1 Morton Street Norwood NY Accessibility/Energy Efficiency Project addresses St. Lawrence 47 116 Norwood Public Library 13668 $34,157 safety/access to the library and energy issues.

The New York Public Library NYPL requests support for construction of a new 53rd NY Public Library Astor,Lenox 20 West , Library Street Library, including installation of electrical New York 27 75 (20 West 53rd Street) Unit New York NY 10019 $664,633 infrastructure.

476 and 42nd NYPL proposes to renovate 54,000 square feet of book NY Public Library Astor, Lenox Tilde Street, Sub-cellar Level New storage under the lawn of Bryant Park, referred to as New York 27 73 (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) York NY 10018 $1,084,521 the Bryant Park Stack Extension (BPSE).

Onondaga County Public Library This project enhances the current public address/paging system & transforms the "Storytime 33 East Genesee Street Room" into a second, fully functional community Onondaga 50 120 Baldwinsville Public Library Baldwinsville NY 13027 $7,410 room.

Manlius Library is renovating the Quiet Reading Room One Arkie Albanese Ave to expand access and improve usage of the space for Onondaga 50 127 Manlius Library Manlius NY 13104 $24,763 individuals and groups in the community. Northern Onondaga Public 100 Trolley Barn Lane North Deteriorating brickwork on the building will be Onondaga 53 127 Library(North Syracuse) Syracuse NY 13212 $14,775 replaced and repointed. Northern Onondaga 5437 Library Street Brewerton Energy efficient rehabilitation of lobby/foyer and the Onondaga 53 127 Library(Brewerton) NY 13029 $4,575 addition of LED lighting fixtures.

Renovate Betts interior floorplan to include a Teen Onondaga County Public Library 4862 South Salina St. Syracuse Zone and to offer more effective service with a one Onondaga 53 129 (Betts Branch Library) NY 13205 $234,301 desk model and self-service options.

Renovation to create "CNY Resources," secure Onondaga County Public Library 447 S Salina St Syracuse NY reference space that includes environmentally Onondaga 53 128 (Robert P. Kinchen Central Library) 13202-2494 $134,481 controlled archival materials and other materials.

Pioneer Library System

The Wadsworth Library will do an interior renovation 24 Center St Geneseo NY project to install a sub floor and new wood floor in the Livingston 59 133 Wadsworth Library 14454 $35,983 main section of the library. 4 Railroad Ave Clifton Springs Lighting and ceiling project to create new small group Ontario 54 131 Clifton Springs Library NY 14432 $15,225 study/tutor area. The Geneva Public Library seeks to install makeup air units for the library building and cooling tower Ontario 54 131 Geneva Public Library 244 Main St. Geneva NY 14456 $66,923 improvements. 134 N Main St Canandaigua NY Wood Library Association will replace in-kind a roof on Ontario 54 131 Wood Library Association 14424 $15,910 a 1950's era building addition.

3rd floor renovation to include a community room, 402 E. Main St. Palmyra NY gallery area, kitchenette, accessible rest room, Wayne 54 130 Palmyra Community Library 14522 $248,473 newspaper archives room and library storage room.

Replacement of roof, gutters and interior ceiling tiles. Wyoming 59 147 Eagle Free Library 3413 School St. Bliss NY 14025 $9,645 Installation of 3/4" foam between steel and shingles.

Queens Borough Public Library 41-17 Main Street Flushing NY The expansion of the Flushing Library Early Learners Queens 16 40 Flushing Library 11355 $664,764 space. 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica NY Central Library Cafeteria Renovation and Roof Queens 11 29 Central Library 11432 $560,312 Replacement

Ramapo-Catskill Library System Preliminary building demolition & site preparation for 6 West Main Street the proposed addition and renovation of Moffat Orange 39 99 Moffat Library of Washingtonville Washingtonville NY 10992 $64,364 Library.

44 Millpond Parkway Monroe The project will completely renovate the existing 5,858 Orange 39 98 Monroe Free Library NY 10950 $260,432 sq. ft. building, adding 2,340 sq.ft. of new building.

This project addresses energy efficiency opportunities 227 Maple Ave Pine Bush NY based on a NYSERDA audit. Specifically, replace air Orange 39 101 Pine Bush Public Library 12566 $2,500 conditioning, lighting and add insulation.

Installation of ADA compliant passenger elevator 541 Western Highway Blauvelt providing full access to all 3 floors and enclosure of Rockland 38 97 Blauvelt Free Library NY 10913 $87,570 adjacent porch for use as a quiet study space. The project involves renovations in Youth Services and 24 Chestnut Street Spring staff areas, creation of a technology lab, and Rockland 38 97 Finkelstein Memorial Library Valley NY 10977 $43,120 restrooms. 220 N Main St New City NY Rockland 38 96 New City Free Library 10956 $93,488 The project involves the replacement of the roof. 19 Closter Road Palisades NY Rockland 38 97 Palisades Free Library 10964 $6,983 The project involves the replacement of the roof.

419 N. Liberty Drive Tomkins Install air conditioning on the second floor of the Rockland 39 99 Tomkins Cove Public Library Cove NY 10986-1510 $8,880 library. Replace existing sign in front of building.

Install 2 Dri-Steem electric humidifiers with Rapid-Sorb 328 Main Street Grahamsville Dispersion units and modulating controls in order to Sullivan 42 101 Daniel Pierce Library NY 12740 $18,725 control the atmosphere in the library. The project involves: Masonry and stone handicapped entrance ramp and drainage of same; Children's 92 Main Street Livingston computer center; Storage closet for supplies; Storm Sullivan 42 100 Livingston Manor Free Library Manor NY 12758 $2,500 door. Re-frame exterior of building. Add insulation and new siding. Modify window and door frames. Replace Sullivan 42 100 Sunshine Hall Free Library 14 Proctor Rd Eldred NY 12732 $17,779 access ramp.

Southern Adirondack Library System The CVW Long Lake Public Library project will equip Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long 1195 Main Street Long Lake the Library with much needed energy efficient air Hamilton 49 118 Lake Public Library NY 12847 $14,925 conditioning and an emergency generator.

Interior renovations including: storage space; ADA 168 NYS Route 28 Inlet NY bathroom renovations; installation of electrical for Hamilton 49 118 Town of Inlet Public Library 13360 $29,831 computer area; staff/kitchen area renovations.

2864 State Highway 8 Stage 3 of Interior renovations including: HVAC, Hamilton 49 118 Town of Lake Pleasant Public Library Speculator NY 12164 $131,250 electrical and plumbing; siding and staircase.

Saratoga 49 112 Galway Public Library East St Galway NY 12074 $29,988 Phase I preliminary site work for new library building.

49 Henry Street Saratoga Roof replacement and improvements to building Saratoga 43 113 Saratoga Springs Public Library Springs NY 12866 $34,627 envelope for better energy efficiency.

Renovation of interior spaces including creation of new Town of Ballston Community 2 Lawmar Lane Burnt Hills NY circulation/patron service areas, an enclosed Saratoga 49 112 Library 12027 $132,364 computer/training area and staff work areas.

This project will improve lighting, ceilings and 117 3rd Street Waterford NY constructing a soffit to reduce noise transmission, Saratoga 43 108 Waterford Public Library 12188 $22,422 focusing on ceiling/acoustic/signage improvements. Renovation of Reference Area in response to customer 251 Glen St. Glens Falls NY needs for more accessibility and ADA friendly Warren 45 114 Crandall Public Library 12801 $5,000 environment.

33 W Main St Granville NY The Pember Library project will replace a 40 year old Washington 45 114 Pember Library & Museum 12832 $10,875 system with an efficient new steam boiler for safety.

Southern Tier Library System 75 South Main Street Belfast Allegany 57 148 Belfast Public Library NY 14711 $12,375 Storm window replacement and restoration.

The library will increase energy efficiency and improve 155 North Main Street temperature controls through the replacement of the Allegany 57 148 David A. Howe Public Library Wellsville NY 14895 $121,867 boiler with an energy-efficient system.

Chemung County Library District 101 East Church Street Elmira Replacement of 35 year old Boiler and renovation of Chemung 58 124 (Steele Memorial Library) NY 14901 $98,550 1st floor public restrooms. 10 Maple Ave Cohocton NY Back exterior wall restoration including: repointing, Steuben 58 133 Cohocton Public Library 14826 $7,875 wood restoration and gutters. This project will provide much needed energy 3607 County Route 70A efficiency improvements and an ADA complaint Steuben 58 132 Howard Public Library Hornell NY 14843 $14,178 entrance.

26 Main Street Prattsburgh NY Energy efficiency renovations to Library's Program Steuben 58 133 Prattsburg Free Library 14873 $5,324 Room including new flooring, insulation and lighting.

300 Civic Center Plaza; Suite Steuben 58 132 Southeast Steuben County Library 101 Corning NY 14830 $31,035 Energy efficient lighting project. Installation of energy efficient exterior lights and 2 9424 Scott Road Painted Post ADA compliant door openers to meet ADA federal & Steuben 58 132 Southern Tier Library System NY 14870 $9,852 state building codes.

The Library will add building drainage to preserve the 19 West Main Street Canisteo exterior and foundation, and insulate the basement Steuben 58 132 Wimodaughsian Free Library NY 14823 $20,580 and the windows in one public room. Penn Yan Library will construct a well drained 214 Main St. Penn Yan NY foundation for a permanent exterior Learning Facility Yates 58 132 Penn Yan Public Library 14527 $58,041 to improve library accessibility.

Suffolk Cooperative Library System

The planned construction is for the addition of a Bay Shore-Brightwaters Public 1 South Country Road demising wall in the 2nd floor adult reference area, to Suffolk 4 7 Library Brightwaters NY 11718 $14,000 create a new Local History/Meeting Room.

The Brentwood Public Library will renovate their local Fourth Street & Second history room to make it energy efficient and to allow Suffolk 4 6 Brentwood Public Library Avenue Brentwood NY 11717 $130,000 easy access for people with disabilities.

This project will improve patron access and services by 273 Beaver Dam Rd. adding an accessible restroom and creating additional Suffolk 3 3 Brookhaven Free Library Brookhaven NY 11719 $100,000 workspace and public computing areas.

Replace outdated and deteriorated boilers with high 50 Deauville Blvd. Copiague NY efficiency condensing gas boilers with new distribution Suffolk 8 11 Copiague Memorial Public Library 11726-4100 $10,000 piping, valves and computerized controls.

Project to install a fire sprinkler system in the 20,000 159 Main St. East Hampton NY sq. ft. existing Library building as required by the Fire Suffolk 1 1 East Hampton Library 11937 $10,000 Marshall/Building Inspector John Jermain Memorial Library's project addresses the 201 Main Street Sag Harbor NY areas of technology, energy efficiency, ADA Suffolk 1 1 John Jermain Memorial Library 11963 $50,000 compliance, and safety and code compliance.

Longwood Public Library is adding approximately 800 Middle Country Road 15,000 square feet to the existing building, and Suffolk 1 3 Longwood Public Library Middle Island NY 11953 $130,000 renovating the entire library. Replacement of fluorescent lights in reading areas, 815 Deer North stacks, workroom, staff room and offices with energy Suffolk 4 9 North Babylon Public Library Babylon NY 11703-3812 $16,000 efficient lighting.

Replace/upgrade/expand nearly 20-year-old security 151 Laurel Avenue Northport system. Includes 63 cameras; SVPro-12TB unit for Suffolk 5 12 Northport Public Library NY 11768 $40,000 centralized storage; Genetec Security Center Base.

160 West Main Street Library renovations including: demolition, masonry Suffolk 3 7 Patchogue-Medford Library Patchogue NY 11772 $200,000 work, plumbing, and doors and windows.

91 Coopers Farm Road The replacement of the entire roof on the library Suffolk 1 1 Rogers Memorial Library Southampton NY 11968 $42,500 building, approximately 15,792 square feet. 150 Holbrook Road Holbrook Installation of a 20KW Solar Photovoltaic System on Suffolk 3 5 Sachem Public Library NY 11741-1399 $20,000 the Library's roof. Change an unsafe & unusable outdoor space into a safe and accessible area to serve as functional 88 Greene Avenue Sayville NY emergency exit and courtyard for outdoor Suffolk 3 7 Sayville Library 11782 $33,250 programming. Project will provide much-needed safety, handicap 37 N FERRY ROAD SHELTER accessibility, and energy-efficiency for patrons and Suffolk 1 1 Shelter Island Public Library ISLAND NY 11964 $50,000 staff.

The project will provide a dedicated Accessible 627 N. Sunrise Service Rd. Restroom and update four (4) existing restrooms. Suffolk 3 3 Suffolk Cooperative Library System Bellport NY 11713 $44,691 Safety and efficiency issues will be addressed.

The project incorporates a new roof replacement, 14 South 20th Street elevator modifications giving ADA access to third level, Suffolk 4 11 Wyandanch Public Library Wyandanch NY 11798 $15,000 structural steel shelving as foundation of mezzanine.

Upper Hudson Library System

161 Washington Ave. Albany Construction of a new entry area outside the Albany 44 109 Albany Public Library(Main Library) NY 12210 $24,360 Washington Ave. entrance of the main library. Interior storm windows will be installed and the 179 Main St. Altamont NY copper flashing on the roof will be replaced to increase Albany 46 109 Altamont Free Library 12009 $9,784 the energy efficiency of the building.

The project addresses some of the required construction needs in the recently opened library 1763 Helderberg Trail Berne including: air conditioning, parking lot accessibility, Albany 46 111 Berne Public Library NY 12023 $39,856 outdoor lighting, and a back-up generator.

Library will rebuild and reconfigure the loading dock 2228 Western Avenue area for safety and energy efficiency purposes, and Albany 46 109 Guilderland Public Library Guilderland NY 12084 $19,806 update public restroom fixtures.

This project will provide an ADA-compliant concrete PO Box 267 Westerlo NY sidewalk to the library's handicapped entrance and Albany 46 102 Town of Westerlo Public Library 12193 $14,801 create a new programming space.

Phase Two expansion project is the construction of Watervliet NY space for an adult quiet reading area, expanded Albany 44 108 Watervliet Public Library 12189 $185,135 collection and potential small meeting space. Energy efficient window replacements and insulation 136 MAIN STREET to reduce the library's carbon footprint and operating Rensselaer 43 107 Arvilla E Diver Memorial Library SCHAGHTICOKE NY 12154 $15,936 costs. The Library interior will undergo renovation of the 85 South Main Street space to include construction of a new ceiling, Rensselaer 43 107 Castleton Public Library Castleton NY 12033 $27,208 insulation and lighting fixtures. 77 Classic Street Hoosick Falls This project involves the rehabilitation of the public Rensselaer 43 107 Cheney Library NY 12090 $26,208 access ramp to address safety issues.

Enhance the patron experience, conserve energy, and 10 Community Way East improve operational efficiency through the installation Rensselaer 43 107 East Greenbush Community Library Greenbush NY 12061 $13,729 of a new computerized HVAC Control System.

To improve the library environment to insure health and safety of our patrons and staff. To improve use of Rensselaer 43 107 Grafton Community Library 2445 NY 2 Grafton NY 12082 $4,485 services through high visibility signage.

Exterior improvements for the Rensselaer Public 676 East Street Rensselaer NY Library that include a new sliding door for the front Rensselaer 44 108 Rensselaer Public Library 12144 $7,829 entrance and a fixed sign with digital display. The main library room will be renovated to achieve 8428 Miller Hill Road Averill better patron comfort, safety & access and staff safety Rensselaer 43 107 Sand Lake Town Library Park NY 12018 $28,693 and efficiency. All lighting fixtures in the Lobby area and the children's 100 Second Street Troy NY area of the Main library are to be removed and Rensselaer 44 108 Troy Public Library 12180 $41,250 replaced by energy efficient fixtures.

Westchester Library System

Lighting the way to the library and other significant 530 Colonial Avenue Pelham exterior safety, usability and energy saving, cost Westchester 34 88 Town of Pelham Public Library NY 10803 $24,384 saving, improvements for Library patrons.

55 Main St Dobbs Ferry NY Existing light fixtures will be retrofitted or replaced Westchester 35 92 Dobbs Ferry Public Library 10522 $25,591 with energy efficient, long lasting LED fixtures.

Installation of a glass partition and door in the passage between the adult reading room and the teen section 300 Tarrytown Rd. Elmsford of the library to alleviate noise issues and increase Westchester 35 92 Greenburgh Public Library NY 10523 $14,661 patron comfort and staff use of both areas.

Purchase and installation of Mitsubishi Hyper Inverter 7 Maple Avenue Hastings-on- heating (cooling) pump system for expanded and Westchester 35 92 Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library Hudson NY 10706 $19,107 renovated library community room. The New Rochelle Public Library will replace the 1 Library Plaza New Rochelle existing passenger elevator located at the main Westchester 35 91 New Rochelle Public Library NY 10801 $95,252 building with a new unit.

The Roof Replacement Project will provide Warner 121 North Broadway Sleepy Library with a fully functional roof and drainage Westchester 35 92 Warner Library Hollow NY 10591 $155,589 system, protecting the building and its contents. This project will construct new, accessible bathrooms 28 S. First Ave. Mount Vernon for use by children in the entrance location of the Westchester 36 89 Mount Vernon Public Library NY 10550 $36,750 children's library foyer. 11 Oakridge Place Eastchester Westchester 37 88 Eastchester Public Library NY 10709 $97,299 Library roof replacement project. Replacement of old entrance doors with energy- Harrison Public Library (West 2 Madison Street West efficient, ADA compliant units to improve energy Westchester 37 93 Harrison Branch) Harrison NY 10604 $26,500 efficiency and accessibility.

Transform the Community Room into an enhanced 2 Bruce Avenue Harrison NY Community Room Complex that will provide Westchester 37 93 Harrison Public Library 10528 $32,438 comprehensive library services for the 21st century. Shingle roof replacement of original building and front 26 Bedford Road Katonah NY portico roof upgrade of gutters and downspout. Ceiling Westchester 37 93 Katonah Village Library 10536 $11,950 directly under roof will be renovated.

Remove the existing, out-of-date, unsafe handicap 121 Larchmont Avenue ramp at the main entrance of the Library and construct Westchester 37 93 Larchmont Public Library Larchmont NY 10538 $24,250 a fully ADA compliant handicap ramp. The project includes: HVAC replacement, a generator; 3 outside doors, installation of 3 fans and interior 19 Whippoorwill Road East renovations to increase programming and quiet study Westchester 37 93 North Castle Public Library Armonk NY 10504 $46,772 space.

The Tuckahoe Library project includes replacement of 71 Columbus Avenue existing fluorescent lights with energy-efficient and Westchester 37 88 Tuckahoe Public Library Tuckahoe NY 10707 $10,214 environmental-friendly LED lights.

Electrical wiring and media equipment installation for 1 Library Road Briarcliff Manor newly-constructed spaces to increase programming, Westchester 38 95 Briarcliff Manor Public Library NY 10510 $27,280 while maintaining space for individual users.

The Library will install an electrical conduit & 15 Main Street South Salem equipment to link to the Town of Lewisboro's Westchester 40 93 Lewisboro Library NY 10590 $21,489 generator to provide emergency power to the library.