Annual Library Budget Vote April 13th

Be sure to stop in at the library on Tuesday, April 13, when our annual Budget Vote will take place in the Adult Department. Voting will be for the proposed 2010-2011 budget, adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 17, and for one trustee who will serve a five year term. Detailed information about the budget is available on the library homepage. If you have any questions, please contact David Clemens, 924-6400, ext. 275, or by e-mail dclemens@suffolk.lib.ny.us.

Solar Project Underway!

Workers have begun removing the old black rubber roof over the Community Rooms and replacing that section with a white thermoplastic roofing. The new insulation is also 3 times as thick as the former material. This will result in further energy efficiency. Next they will install the racks that will be used to mount the 50 photovoltaic panels for our new solar array. Some programs were postponed or cancelled during this construction. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Our 11kw system is expected to save money each month on our electricity bill. In addition, we received a grant of $30,000 as part of the New York State Public Library Construction Aid program. Finally, we are participating in LIPA's Solar Pioneer Program, and expect to receive a rebate of $47,000 once the system is operating.