ALBANY — Assemblyman Chris Tague is once again glad to report that additional funding is being distributed to local libraries throughout the district. A staunch believer in the local library, Tague said he was happy to be a small part in seeing them continue to prosper.

“Your local library continues to be the best one-stop shop for education opportunities and a wealth of free knowledge. Doing anything I can to ensure they continue to offer their essential services is something I consider a pleasure,” Tague said.

Of the libraries in the district, these are the ones receiving special funding:

-          Stamford Library: $242,957 for site preparation work, preliminary grading, utility improvements and safety fencing necessary for the construction of a new library building

-          Worcester Free Library: $6,337 for parking lot and driveway expansion

-          D.R. Evarts Library District: $132,754.00 for new water services, a new fire suppression system and improvements to existing mechanical and basement waterproofing systems

-          Sharon Springs Free Library: $7,125.00 for sewer line reconstruction

-          The Community Library: $264,750 for HVAC duct relocation and office space removal in preparation for the library’s expansion into the annex

-          Rensselaerville Library: $36,827 to construct a new back deck with handrails and new stair stringers with treads to support library programs and provide exterior space for patrons

-          Town of Westerlo Public Library: $13,605 to remove and replace unstable plaster ceiling, insulate the attic space above the main and nonfiction room and expand electric service