Local libraries get $887,000 from New York State

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A number of libraries in Livingston, Ontario, and Wayne Counties are getting new funding from New York State.

The money totaling $887,093 comes from the state’s Public Library Construction Aid Program, NYS Senator Pam Helming announced Wednesday.

The following libraries will receive the funding:

• Avon Free Library, Livingston County: $263,063
• Geneva Public Library, Ontario County: $116,055
• Clifton Springs Library,  Ontario County: $68,456
• Wood Library Association, Ontario County: $103,368
• Phelps Library, Ontario County: $64,261
• Victor Farmington Library, Ontario County: $144,913
• Bloomfield Public Library, Ontario County: $51,630
• Naples Library, Ontario County: $29,660
• Macedon Public Library, Wayne County: $5,083
• Williamson Public Library, Wayne County: $34,013
• Clyde-Savannah Public Library, Wayne County: $6,591

“Our local libraries are the heart of our communities, providing free access to knowledge, technology, and resources that empower individuals and families,” Helming said in a statement Wednesday. “This state funding supports capital and infrastructure projects that keep our libraries vibrant and accessible, ensuring that all residents, regardless of income or background, have the tools they need to succeed.”

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