How can the NYS Public Library Construction Grant Program help add WOW to your library?
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How can the
NYS Public Library
Construction Grant Program
help add WOW to your
library?
WHO CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT?
•Any public library or public library
system
•chartered by the NYS Regents or
•established by an act of the NYS Legislature
HOW DO YOU APPLY? Application materials are on the NYSL website: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/index.html Application materials can also be found at the NCLS website: http://ncls.northcountrylibraries.org/node/117
HOW MUCH MONEY IS AVAILABLE? HOW MUCH CAN ONE LIBRARY APPLY FOR? • Annual budget appropriation ($408, 584) • System-wide Allocation of available funds • Up to 75% of total project approved costs if you meet the guidelines to qualify as an “economically disadvantaged community” and there is sufficient funding • $5,000 minimum project cost
WHAT KINDS OF PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE?
• SITE ACQUISITION
• Purchase of vacant land (Library Construction Bill
(S.4101/A.113) or land with an existing building and
evidence of plans and available funding to construct a
new building or parking lot.
• NEW CONSTRUCTION
• New library building
• Addition to existing library building
• Demolition and Site Preparation
WHAT KINDS OF PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE?
• BUILDING RENOVATION/REHABILITATION
• Installation of photovoltaic panels, geothermal wells, and other
alternative energy resources
• Replacement of roofs, windows, and doors
• Accessible entryways (ramps & doorways) and bathrooms
• Installation of elevators
• New electrical, plumbing, lighting, and HVAC
• New driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots
• Reconstruction of existing space
• New furniture, equipment, and shelving for new or newly
reconfigured space
Examples
Russell
Public Library
•Converted a church into a library
with one grant
•The following year, they purchased
new furniture to fill the new space
Russell
Public Library
See how they added WOW to the children’s area!?!?!
Matching shelving at child’s Child-sized computer work
level with a colorful ABC stations and special display
caterpillar on top to racks for oversized books.
encourage learning.
Add color and life to the
children’s area with a vibrant
area rug.
Russell
Public Library
See how they added WOW to the rest of the library!?!?!
A beautiful new circulation ALL NEW beautiful matching
desk free from clutter. wood shelving with a “living
room” area at the very end of
the shelving section.
This gorgeous wood fireplace
adds ambience and warmth
not only to the “living room”
area but to the whole library.Russell
Public Library
This community room has the WOW factor!
The library now has a fabulous community room
complete with this crisp and clean kitchen as well as
plenty of space for tables and chairs on the opposite
side of this room.
Spacious community room can
accommodate groups of all sizesHepburn Library
of Colton
Adult computer area
Main floor of library as viewed from
children’s room including portion of
recently renovated arched ceiling
Children’s room features
jungle theme and includes YA Corner - local teens have
seat cushions, a “pond” their own place at the
carpet , and murals. libraryLowville
Free Library
The library received
assistance from the New
York State construction
grant program to renovate
the lower level of the
Comfortable reading area building. New drop ceilings
Computers in the children’s room
and shelving have been
and the Book House, special
added along with new shelving for books
cupboards and carpeting for
the kitchen. New paint,
carpeting and lighting
brighten the entire lower
level. A new solar skylight
was installed above the
service desk and a new
heating and cooling system
Warm and inviting fireplace make the entire building
more energy efficient. Newly remodeled kitchen
in the children's roomOswego School District
Public Library
This YA area is sure to WOW teens with its
fresh, modern look complete with booth seating
Comfortable chairs
provide quiet reading area Children’s room computers with
and a great view of the original window in background
citySally Ploof Hunter
Memorial Library
•Library acquired a whole new site and built a new, spacious library
•They purchased all new furniture to fill the new space
•The library submitted for additional construction grant funds the following
year to build an addition
Attractive new library building.
Notice the table and chairs for
study/reading area, matching shelves
Workstations for patrons. with books displayed along the top of
bookcases, wall art and animals
placed to add WOW to this children’s
Library Director, Sandy Lamb, area.
in the cozy reading areaAdams Center
Free Library
•Library restructured the whole library
•They created “new space” and included handicap accessibility as a priority
•They purchased new furniture to fill the new space
Workstations for patrons. New handicap accessible bathroom. Handcrafted Amish tables and stools
Sitting area complete
A-frame shelving can be with flat screen TV,
moved to create space for comfy furniture and a
programs and events. cozy fireplace.Adams Center
Free Library
Storage area for all supplies
There is a stage in the for children’s programming as
children’s room with a three well as a small kitchenette
dimensional castle (and a area.
mural painted by a local artist
was added as well).You can also read
