NORTH FORK, CA — Madera County Library received a grant for $4.6 million from the California State Library’s Building Forward Library Infrastructure Project. The funds will support improvements to the North Fork Branch Library through building projects that address life safety and other critical maintenance needs.
North Fork Library
Madera County Library is made up of 5 branch libraries located throughout the County. In addition to the North Fork Branch, the other 4 are located in the city of Madera, Chowchilla, the town of Oakhurst, and Madera Ranchos. There is also a mobile library that travels throughout Madera County.
The priority for grants was given to the state’s least-resourced communities and projects that address critical life and safety facility needs including seismic safety, heating, and air system replacement, building security, and improved Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.
“There are lots of reasons 24 million Californians have library cards. Local libraries are cornerstones of their communities and critical parts of California’s education system,” said Greg Lucas, California State Librarian. “Strengthening public libraries strengthens California and helps make it easier for all Californians to get the information and assistance they need to succeed and thrive.”
Madera County Library Director Krista Riggs adds, “Our North Fork Library is a very busy, active center that is much loved by the community, and we’re so grateful for this funding that will help make the library an even more welcoming and strong resource in the area.”
A full list of projects to be funded in this round of grants under the Building Forward Library Improvement Grant Program can be found at https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/building-forward/
