Senator Gallivan Announces Funding for Local Libraries

Jim Ranney

July 5, 2018

Library Funding

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) is announcing grants to 26 public libraries in Erie, Wyoming, Livingston and Monroe counties that are located in the 59^th State Senate District. The libraries will share a total of $72,500.

“Public libraries provide valuable resources within the communities they serve,” Senator Gallivan said. “Neighborhood libraries not only promote literacy, they provide residents of all ages with resources and internet access to continue their education, advance their career, conduct research and become life-long learners. These grants will help ensure libraries have the resources they need to better connect and serve their communities.”

The grants are to be used for technology related programs and services, including the purchase of computer equipment, or security related items. The following Erie County 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

The following libraries in Wyoming, Livingston and Monroe counties will also receive funding.

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