Senator Gallivan Announces Funding for Local Libraries

Jim Ranney

August 28, 2017

Library Funding

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) announced grants to eleven public libraries in Erie County that are located in the 59^th State Senate District. The libraries will share a total of $32,500.

“Public libraries enrich the lives of residents of all ages by providing access to books, films, computers and the internet,” Gallivan said. “People can do research, advance their education, write a resume or search for a job from the comfort of their neighborhood library. It’s important to make sure these facilities have the resources necessary to meet the needs of the communities they serve.”

The grants are to be used for technology related programs and services, including the purchase of computer equipment, or security related items. The following libraries will receive funding:

Aurora Town Library	$2,500
Boston Free Library	$2,500
Eden Library	$2,500
Elma Public Library	$2,500
Ewell Free Library, Alden	$2,500
Hulbert Library, Town of Concord	$2,500
Lancaster Public Library	$5,000
Marilla Free Library	$2,500
Town of Collins Public Library	$2,500
Town of North Collins Public Library	$2,500
West Seneca Public Library	$5,000

Senator Gallivan also announced grants to 15 public libraries in Wyoming, Livingston and Monroe counties that are located in the 59^th State Senate District. The libraries will share a total of $40,000. Here are the libraries and the amount of funding they will receive:

Arcade Free Library	$2,500
Cordelia A. Greene Library	$2,500
Eagle Free Library	$2,500
Perry Public Library	$2,500
Pike Library	$2,500
Stevens Memorial Library, Attica	$2,500
Town of Gainesville Public Library	$2,500
Warsaw Public Library	$2,500
Wyoming Free Circulating Library Association	$2,500
Avon Free Library	$2,500
Caledonia Library Association	$2,500
Lima Public Library	$2,500
Wadsworth Library	$2,500
Henrietta Public Library	$5,000
Scottsville Free Library	$2,500