Garden State Times

Four Burlington County libraries will undergo facilities upgrades with $1 million in state funding secured by Senator Troy Singleton.

The Burlington County Library Commission voted this month to accept the state funds for capital improvements at the Burlington County Library in Westampton and at the branch libraries in Cinnaminson Township, Evesham Township and Township of Pemberton.

The Burlington County Library System plans to use the funds to redesign some of the interior spaces in each of the four buildings to improve customer experiences. The funding was included in the 2023 New Jersey State Budget at the behest of Senator Singleton after the four Burlington County libraries failed to receive funding during both rounds of New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act awards.

“Libraries are more than just a place to find books. They are pillars of our communities that serve as repositories of knowledge and as locations where residents can remain connected in the digital age,” said Senator Singleton, who co-sponsored the Library Construction Bond Act. “Just as our libraries must evolve to meet the needs of our communities, it is incumbent on us to invest in them to ensure they have the resources needed to make those changes.

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