Patrons of the Croton Free Library will soon seen efficiency upgrades at their local library. New York State is buying the Croton-on-Hudson library a new larger circulation desk that increases storage and workspace.
The Croton Free Library received $56,578 of a $231,420 grant to fund construction projects for seven libraries in the 40th New York Senate District.
“I couldn’t be happier to announce these grants for libraries across my district,” said District Sen. Greg Ball.
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The winners in the 40th District are:
- Patterson Library Association in Patterson
- Croton Free Library in Croton-on-Hudson
- Hendrick Hudson Free Library in Montrose
- Hiram Halle Memorial Library in Pound Ridge
- John C Hart Memorial Library in Shrub Oak
- Lewisboro Library in South Salem
- Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem.
“This will help many of these libraries make much needed upgrades and provide the best possible service and technology to the residents they serve," said Ball. "I will continue to fight for our libraries and education system to bring as much of our tax money back from Albany, home where it belongs.”
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There are 170 construction grants total from a $14 million budget appropriation from the 2012 State Budget for construction and renovation of New York public libraries.
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