Oxford Library breaks ground on third phase of building project
OXFORD – With ceremonial shovels in hand, NYS Senator Thomas Libous and other local dignitaries assisted the Oxford Memorial Library board of trustees break ground Thursday on the next phase of the library’s capital improvement project.
“It’s great to see a community come together to support something so worthwhile,” said Libous, who Trustee Bill Troxell credited with securing $75,000 in Senate funding for the project. “It’s exciting for me to see that there is support and enthusiasm for (this library).”
The third phase of the library’s building project involves construction of a new addition to the historic structure.
“The new space will be about 1,100 square feet,” Troxell reported. The addition will house space for youth programs and community meetings, he explained. Space on the library’s second floor is currently being used for these purposes, but according to the trustee, it often becomes too crowded.
The addition will also allow for greater accessibility for disabled patrons. The handicap ramp located at the rear of the library will be replaced with an interior lift, Troxell said, which will allow access from the basement to the second floor.
The plans also include a new kitchenette and pantry, as well as a new rear entrance, he reported.
In addition to the senate funding secured by Libous, the Oxford Memorial Library received a NYS Library Construction Grant for $209,620. Additional funding came from a Challenge Grant given by Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation as well as local businesses and organizations such as NBT Bank, Blueox, Oxford Rotary and the Oxford Lions Club.
“A lot of our local folks really stepped up,” Troxell said, taking the time to thank the many families and individuals who contributed to the capital project fund, including the Marshman family, the Bonames, Tom and Bonnie Emerson, Dave and MaryEl Emerson, Grey and Kate Stevens and former library trustee June Burroughs.
In addition, there were also “two anonymous donors with local ties which contributed over $75,000 for this phase,” he added.
According to Troxell, more than $30,000 in donations were made by the library staff and members of the board of trustees, past and present. “We’re as committed to this financially as we are dedicated with our time,” he said.
Despite the generosity of the community, the project is still approximately $50,000 shy of its fundraising goal for phase three. That amount will be needed in order to complete this phase, which is estimated at $465,000.
“This phase was an alternate and we’re still looking around for some funds,” Troxell explained.
Actual construction on the addition will begin this week, according to Library Director Nancy Wilcox. Barring anything unforseen, she said, work is slated to be completed by late November or early December.
“It’s great to see a community come together to support something so worthwhile,” said Libous, who Trustee Bill Troxell credited with securing $75,000 in Senate funding for the project. “It’s exciting for me to see that there is support and enthusiasm for (this library).”
The third phase of the library’s building project involves construction of a new addition to the historic structure.
“The new space will be about 1,100 square feet,” Troxell reported. The addition will house space for youth programs and community meetings, he explained. Space on the library’s second floor is currently being used for these purposes, but according to the trustee, it often becomes too crowded.
The addition will also allow for greater accessibility for disabled patrons. The handicap ramp located at the rear of the library will be replaced with an interior lift, Troxell said, which will allow access from the basement to the second floor.
The plans also include a new kitchenette and pantry, as well as a new rear entrance, he reported.
In addition to the senate funding secured by Libous, the Oxford Memorial Library received a NYS Library Construction Grant for $209,620. Additional funding came from a Challenge Grant given by Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation as well as local businesses and organizations such as NBT Bank, Blueox, Oxford Rotary and the Oxford Lions Club.
“A lot of our local folks really stepped up,” Troxell said, taking the time to thank the many families and individuals who contributed to the capital project fund, including the Marshman family, the Bonames, Tom and Bonnie Emerson, Dave and MaryEl Emerson, Grey and Kate Stevens and former library trustee June Burroughs.
In addition, there were also “two anonymous donors with local ties which contributed over $75,000 for this phase,” he added.
According to Troxell, more than $30,000 in donations were made by the library staff and members of the board of trustees, past and present. “We’re as committed to this financially as we are dedicated with our time,” he said.
Despite the generosity of the community, the project is still approximately $50,000 shy of its fundraising goal for phase three. That amount will be needed in order to complete this phase, which is estimated at $465,000.
“This phase was an alternate and we’re still looking around for some funds,” Troxell explained.
Actual construction on the addition will begin this week, according to Library Director Nancy Wilcox. Barring anything unforseen, she said, work is slated to be completed by late November or early December.
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