Amedore Secures Funding for Guilderland Library Repair

Senator George A. Amedore, Jr., (R, 46^th District) has announced that he has secured $100,000 in this year’s state budget for the Guilderland Public Library to replace its roof, originally installed when the library was built in 1992. 

“Libraries are the cornerstones of our communities, and we need to make sure they have the proper resources they need to continue to provide important services to our residents,” said Senator Amedore. “Guilderland Public Library is an invaluable asset, not only to Guilderland, but to many surrounding communities as well. And while their programs and services are first-rate, their roof is aging and in need of repair so I’m glad I was able to help secure these funds in this year’s state budget.”

Now well over two decades old, the library building is showing its age.  Recently the library has had to make extensive repairs to several mechanical systems, notably the HVAC system.  

Recognizing the need to address the problems inherent in an aging physical plant, the library’s Board of Trustees two years ago started setting aside dedicated repair funds. The allocation from Senator Amedore will augment monies already devoted to the roof, judged by the Trustees and library administration to be the most pressing repair issue. 

“We are extremely grateful that Senator Amedore was able to obtain this allocation,” said Guilderland Public Library director Tim Wiles. “The library is a thriving center of information and cultural events, but, as many in our community know, the building itself is aging. This aid, along with going a long way to ensuring this community asset will be safe for decades to come, will also enable us to install a long-lasting and energy-efficient roof.”

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