The Town of Bergen and the Byron-Bergen Public Library hosted a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 26, to celebrate the renovations that were completed last spring at the 13 South Lake Avenue building. The ribbon-cutting was originally scheduled for April but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials were in attendance at the library for the ceremony, which can be viewed on the Byron-Bergen Public Library Facebook page.
The purpose of the renovations was to remove the architectural barriers that prevented people with physical disabilities from fully participating in the numerous social, educational, recreational, and civic activities provided at the facility. The building also houses the offices of the Town Assessor and Town Code Enforcement Officer.
The work included: renovation of restrooms and kitchenette; new carpeting; new electric and fire alarm system; accessible doors; new entryway; new circulation desk; new lighting; renovation of offices, multi-purpose and storage rooms.
The project was funded by a SAM grant through Senator Ranzenhofer, a NYS Library Construction grant, and the library itself. Architect David Strabel designed the renovations, and the general contractor was Whitney East.
“The Byron-Bergen Public Library has long been a valuable asset to our community,” said Bergen Supervisor Ernie Haywood. “Now it is a facility that is accessible and modernized. The public will be able to enjoy it for many years to come.”
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