Senator Mannion Kicks Off Summer Libraries Tour By Announcing $20k To Support Fayetteville Free Library’s Summer Reading And Community Programs
Oswego County Today
June 23, 2023
Senator Mannion is a member of the Libraries Committee and secured an additional $100K in the state budget for libraries in the 50th Senate District
FAYETTEVILLE, NY – Senator John W. Mannion today kicked off his Summer Libraries Tour by announcing $20,000 for the Fayetteville Free Library to support summer reading and other community programs. In the state budget, Senator Mannion secured a year-over-year increase of $100,000 for libraries in his district ($80,000 – $180,000.)
As a member of the Senate Libraries Committee and a strong advocate for libraries, Senator Mannion will be visiting local libraries across the 50th Senate District over the summer months. Senator Mannion will be attending regular mobile office hours at area libraries, reading to kids, and participating in other library-based community activities.
Senator John W. Mannion said, “I’m proud to have secured significant new dollars for our local library systems because libraries are the heart of our communities and a place for people of all ages to learn and connect. I’ll continue to be a strong supporter of our libraries and I’m looking forward to seeing firsthand the many outstanding programs and services at libraries across the 50th Senate District.”