Ortt Secures Funds for Orleans County Public Libraries

Antoinette DelBel

September 21, 2016

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Pictured at the Holley library from left to right: Front Row: Community Free Library Dir. Sandra Shaw; Senator Rob Ortt; and Lee-Whedon Memorial Library Board Member Kristine Mostyn. Back Row: Community Free Library Board Member Sue Orman; Community Free Library Board Member Barbara Lehning; Community Free Library Supporter Sue Persia; Yates Community Library Dir. Emily Cebula; Yates Community Library Board Member Kathleen Sillick; Hoag Library Dir. Betty Sue Miller; and Community Free Library Board President Barbara Kerns.

Senator Rob Ortt (R,C,I – North Tonawanda) today presented several oversized checks to public libraries throughout Orleans County. The funding, secured by Senator Ortt in this year’s State Budget, is in support of educational programs.

The Community Free Library in Holley received $20,000, while Hoag Library, Lee-Whedon Memorial Library and Yates Community Library received $5,000 each. The grants can be used to assist with educational services and programming, purchasing materials, renovations, operations, or events that serve the community.

This year’s funding is in addition to educational funding secured by the Senator in the 2015-16 State Budget.