A Boost For Books: Ritchie Secures Over $100,000 For Local Libraries
July 24, 2017
In an effort to help strengthen libraries across Central and Northern New York, State Senator Patty Ritchie is announcing that she has secured $112,000 in special state funding that will enhance their services for patrons.
Funds secured by Senator Ritchie will help libraries across the region make upgrades to their facilities and expand offerings for patrons.
“Offering everything from the latest bestsellers to activities that bring people of all ages together, the libraries throughout our region play a very important role when it comes to educating and enriching local communities,” said Senator Ritchie, who serves as Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Libraries. “It is my hope that through this funding, our area libraries will be able to offer patrons even more opportunities to learn, grow and be part of their community.”
“For so many people, libraries are the gateway to learning, culture and expanded horizons,” said Steve Bolton, Director of the North Country Library System. “Year after year, Senator Ritchie has recognized that. We cannot thank her enough for her support of our local libraries and look forward to seeing how this funding helps them to improve the services they provide to patrons.”
“Often times, it can be hard for libraries—especially smaller libraries—to keep up with demand,” said John Hammond, Director of the Northern New York Library Network. “This much needed funding will allow our local libraries to move forward with buying books, upgrading technology, making building improvements and more. We are grateful for Senator Ritchie’s support, which not only will enrich our local libraries, but also the lives of those who utilize them.”
Libraries receiving funding from Senator Ritchie include:
Jefferson County
Carthage Free Library- $5,000
Hawn Memorial Library- $2,000
Depauville Free Library- $2,000
Bodman Memorial Library- $5,000
Dexter Free Library- $ 5,000
Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library- $2,500
Town of Orleans Public Library- $2,000
North Country Library System- $5,000
Cape Vincent Community Library- $2,000
Evans Mills Public Library- $2,000
Flower Memorial Library- $4,000
Lyme Free Library- $2,500
Macsherry Library- $2,000
Philomathean Free Library - $2,000
Rodman Public Library- $2,000
Theresa Free Library- $2,000
Thousand Island Park Library- $1,000
Oswego County
Central Square Library- $4,000
Mexico Public Library- $9,000
Oswego Public Library- $2,500
Hannibal Free Library- $2,500
Parish Public Library- $2,000
Pulaski Public Library- $2,000
Williamstown Library- $2,000
Phoenix Public Library- $2,000
Fulton Public Library- $2,500
Cogswell Free Library- $2,000
St. Lawrence County
Ogdensburg Public Library- $5,000
Heuvelton Free Library- $2,000
Hammond Free Library- $2,000
Hepburn Library of Hermon- $2,000
Hepburn Library of Lisbon- $2,000
Hepburn Library of Madrid- $2,000
Hepburn Library of Waddington- $2,000
Morristown Public Library- $2,000
Reading Room Association of Gouverneur- $2,000
Richville Free Library- $2,000
Northern New York Library Network- $5,000
Rensselaer Falls Library $2,000
Hepburn Library of Edwards- $2,000
Morley Branch Library- $1,500
