Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,C-New Hartford) is pleased to announce the awarding of more than $222,000 in aid to four libraries within the Mid York Library System serving residents in the 122nd Assembly District: Kirkland Town Library, Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library, Sullivan Free Library and Waterville Public Library. The funds were from the $34 million provided in the 2022-23 state budget and are for capital improvement.

“I am pleased to partner with my local libraries to highlight their good work and to bring attention and funding to their capital needs. Each library has been diligently thinking about how they can improve access, make their facilities more energy efficient and expand their space for more programs,” said Miller. “I applaud the work of each library board and librarian at the Kirkland Town Library, Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library, Sullivan Free Library and Waterville Public Library. The important work you do to give access to resources and opportunities for continued and supplemental learning to residents of all ages is essential.”

These funds are intended for capital building improvements and broadband infrastructure improvements:

• Kirkland Town Library - $10,828 – Replace casement windows facing deck with double hung windows;
• Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library - $53,304 – Install new roof, new downspouts, new security cameras, replace toilets, windows and lights and renovate children’s room;
• Sullivan Free Library - $150,194 – Install an elevator to provide access to the basement for future program space expansion; and
• Waterville Public Library - $8,175 – Replace five failed upper windows in the library main room and insulate and seal all windows.