{"id":47465,"date":"2022-10-14T07:26:22","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T11:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/?p=47465"},"modified":"2022-10-14T07:26:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T11:26:22","slug":"prendergast-library-receives-214000-grant-for-library-renovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/prendergast-library-receives-214000-grant-for-library-renovations\/","title":{"rendered":"Prendergast Library Receives $214,000 Grant for Library Renovations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_47466\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Borrello-Library.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47466\" data-attachment-id=\"47466\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/prendergast-library-receives-214000-grant-for-library-renovations\/borrello-library\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Borrello-Library.png?fit=738%2C646&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"738,646\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Borrello Library\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;State Senator George Borrello trying out one of the reading nooks at the Livonia Library in April 2021&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Borrello-Library.png?fit=300%2C263&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Borrello-Library.png?fit=738%2C646&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-image-47466\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Borrello-Library.png?resize=375%2C328&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Borrello-Library.png?w=738&amp;ssl=1 738w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Borrello-Library.png?resize=300%2C263&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">State Senator George Borrello trying out one of the reading nooks at the Livonia Library in April 2021<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The <strong>James Prendergast Library<\/strong> has received a nearly $215,000 grant for renovations at the library.<\/p>\n<p>State Senator <strong>George Borrello<\/strong> announced the Prendergast Library was awarded the funding from the <strong>state Public Library Construction Grant<\/strong>s.<\/p>\n<p>He said the funding will enable libraries to better meet the needs of their patrons by increasing accessibility and modernizing facilities while reducing operating costs. The awards are from $34 million in capital funds allocated by the Legislature for public library construction and renovation as part of the 2022-23 state budget.<\/p>\n<p>The Prendergast Library will use $214,984 to replace the entire H-VAC system, upgrade its computer system and install a patio and outdoor walkway for outdoor programs.<\/p>\n<p>Other libraries in Chautauqua County that received construction grants include the <strong>Lakewood Memorial Library<\/strong> which will receive $194,868 to renovate its bathrooms to current standards, replace its roof and upgrade its HVAC system.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Patterson Library<\/strong> in Westfield will receive $5,427 to replace old, outdated fluorescent and halogen lighting with energy efficient LEDs.<\/p>\n<p>And the <strong>Ripley Public Library<\/strong> will receive $33,481 to upgrade its windows, plumbing, heating and Air Conditioning; and carpet.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The James Prendergast Library has received a nearly $215,000 grant for renovations at the library. State Senator George Borrello announced the Prendergast Library was awarded the funding from the state Public Library Construction Grants. He said the funding will enable libraries to better meet the needs of their patrons by increasing accessibility and modernizing facilities [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":47466,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[4],"tags":[938,1104,8410,12301,1766,12302],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Borrello-Library.png?fit=738%2C646&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3YlJ4-clz","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":53744,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/chautauqua-county-libraries-awarded-over-392000-in-state-construction-grants\/","url_meta":{"origin":47465,"position":0},"title":"Chautauqua County Libraries Awarded Over $392,000 in State Construction Grants","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"August 14, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Libraries in Chautauqua County have been awarded $392,417 in New York State Public Library Construction Grants. 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During its February board meeting the board of trustees voted to move forward with selecting the Kinley Corporation of Allegany to serve as lead contractor for its\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Prendergast-Library-2.jpg?fit=585%2C413&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Prendergast-Library-2.jpg?fit=585%2C413&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wrfalp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Prendergast-Library-2.jpg?fit=585%2C413&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":40107,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/local-libraries-receive-over-308k-in-state-funding-for-renovation-construction-projects\/","url_meta":{"origin":47465,"position":2},"title":"Local Libraries Receive Over $308k in State Funding for Renovation &#038; Construction Projects","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"September 17, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Five libraries in Chautauqua County will receive $308,637 in New York State Aid for Library Construction grants to assist with renovation and construction projects. 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In addition, the board also received a presentation from the Habiterra architect firm, which offered some ideas on how it would help to redesign the Children\u2019s Room at the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":1988,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/prendergast-library-board-approves-preliminary-plans-for-1-2-million-renovation-project\/","url_meta":{"origin":47465,"position":4},"title":"Prendergast Library Board Approves Preliminary Plans for $1.2 million Renovation Project","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"June 22, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees has given preliminary approval for the renovation of the children\u2019s library room along with the addition of upgraded restroom facilities. The board gave its approval Thursday afternoon after members of the Habiterra architecture firm - which was hired by the board\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Local News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Local News","link":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/category\/news\/local-news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":52279,"url":"https:\/\/www.wrfalp.com\/construction-underway-for-new-patio-at-james-prendergast-library\/","url_meta":{"origin":47465,"position":5},"title":"Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library","author":"WRFA Radio","date":"June 2, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State Public Library construction funds. 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