Senator Mannion announces $1.7 million for library capital projects across the 50th Senate District

October 7, 2022

SYRACUSE, NY – Senator John W. Mannion today announced over $1.7 million for library capital projects across the 50th Senate District. The funding was included in the 2021-2022 New York State budget.

Senator John W. Mannion said, “I’m extremely pleased to have secured over $1.7 million to enhance the visitor experience and community value of local libraries across the 50th Senate District. Modern libraries are a marvel – they are catchalls where we learn, play, and gather with our neighbors. If you haven’t visited your public library in a while – I encourage you to take advantage of this valuable community resource.”

Senator Mannion consistently partners with libraries to host community events like mobile office hours, literacy campaigns, and expanding library programming and digital collections.

The capital projects funded in the state budget will improve accessibility, energy efficiency, security, HVAC, parking lots, and outdoor spaces.

The complete list of library capital projects:

Library Name	Award Amount	Project Description
Seymour Public Library District	$613,095.00	Renovations include Life Safety and Energy Improvements, + patron space to North Lobby, Main Stacks, Reading Room, Computer Room and 2nd floor stacks.
Weedsport Free Library	$33,812.00	Replacement of 25 year old HVAC system and installation of additional insulation in the attic to improve energy efficiency and air quality safety.
Fairmount Community Library	$187,123.00	Improvements to electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems. New roof and siding. Revitalize public and staff space.
Fayetteville Free Library	$52,575.00	Improve outdoor accessibility/safety by leveling lawn, paving path, and adding ADA viewing area, solar lighting, water line, and perimeter barrier.
Jordan Bramley Library	$94,943.00	Spray foam insulation, energy efficient windows, air conditioner replacement, roof upgrade, sidewalk replacement and upgraded doors.
Manlius Library	$2,547.00	Building occupancy monitoring system, contactless material pickup station and window efficiency upgrades.
Marcellus Free Library	$157,749.00	Upgrade lights inside the library to LED bulbs. Construction of outdoor amphitheater and boardwalk for safe and distanced outdoor programming.
Maxwell Memorial Library	$79,070.00	Renovate Maxwell Library's staff space, the windows in the children's area, add a reference desk, and security cameras. Insulate the basement.
Onondaga County Public Library	$81,316.00	The parking lot and the surrounding fence at the White library has deteriorated and is a safety hazard. The lot will be repaved, and fence rebuilt.
Onondaga Free Library	$12,975.00	The interior lighting will be upgraded to LED to improve overall lighting quality and be more energy efficient and result in energy cost savings.
Skaneateles Public Library	$73,958.00	We will install a vertical platform lift to make the second floor - which is used for programming and meetings - accessible.
Skaneateles Public Library	$313,350.00	Due to space and accessibility constraints at our current location, the library is buying another site on which to build a new building.