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New Century Grant Recipients for 2006
November 2006
The Maine Library Commission announced recipients of the 2006 New Century Construction/Renovation Grants for public libraries. With $350,000 available, the Commission received applications totaling over $600,000 in construction/renovation needs from 23 libraries.
The following libraries received grants:
| Library | Town | Project Name | Project Description | Recommended Amount to Be Funded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert F. Totman Public Library | Phippsburg | Building Expansion for Meeting Room | To add 600 square feet to be used as a meeting room | $49,347.00 |
| Belfast Free Library | Belfast | Historic Restoration and Improvements | Repair areas damaged by water infiltration problems; repaint rooms, replace shelves, reconfigure office space; renovate grand reading room | $20,000.00 |
| Calais Free Library | Calais | Handicapped Access to Children's Section/Meeting Rooms | Addition of a Stair Lift which will make the entire Calais Free Library handicapped accessible | $6,273.00 |
| Cary Library | Houlton | New Conference Room | Convert existing storage room into a conference room, expanding into the existing foyer; install ventilation fan and air conditioning unit | $8,500.00 |
| D.A. Hurd Library | North Berwick | Solving Water and Mold Problems in the Children's Room and Basement Storage Areas | Various projects to prevent future flooding and mold growth, reclaiming use of damaged Children's Room and public meeting space | $20,850.00 |
| Gardiner Public Library | Gardiner | Children's Room Renovation (final phase) | Install new HVAC system, remove dropped ceiling & restore upstairs beautiful beams, woodwork, stained glass, covered over the years. | $50,000.00 |
| Henry D. Moore Parish House & Lib. | Steuben | Henry D. Moore Parish House and Library Renovation Project | Make building safer and ADA compliant; expand to provide space for elevator, 2 restrooms, 2 multi-purpose rooms & library expansion room | $21,500.00 |
| Julia Adams Morse Mem. Lib. | Greene | Julia Adams Morse Memorial Library Expansion | New windows, floor coverings, paint, lowering ceilings, new lighting, 2 handicapped accessible rest rooms, increased seating areas. | $50,000.00 |
| Pittsfield Public Library | Pittsfield | Pittsfield Public Library Renovation and Expansion Project | Restore 102 year old library in accordance with Nat'l Reg. of Hist. Places guidelines; Expansion includes mtg space, stacks, circ. desk & more | $50,000.00 |
| Vinalhaven Public Library | Vinalhaven | Repair and Renovation of Historic Library | Repair slate roof, attic rafters, granite block piers, reinforce floor; update electrical system, new windows; become ADA compliant | $14,430.00 |
| Wiscasset Public Library | Wiscasset | Air Conditioning for Wiscasset Public Library | Install 22,000 BTU/hr unit in reference area and adult circ. Install 16,200 BTU/hr in children's room | $9,100.00 |
| TOTAL | $350,000.00 |
