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Utica Public Library is excited to celebrate the completion of its major parking lot reconstruction. Four major individual donations combined with its own funds allowed the $850,000 project to move from start to completion in less than 10 months. New York State Aid for Library Construction will reimburse The Library for 50% of the expenses. Significant safety, aesthetic and energy efficient improvements included in the work are: A redesigned parking lot with new entrances and exits, and better vehicle traffic flow More walkable and vehicle-free approaches to the building Totally reconstructed historic architectural elements of the 120 year old structure including the rear moat wall and railing Improvements to groundwater and surface water drainage Installation of LED lighting and two EV chargers Additional green space The Library hopes to build on the success of this first part of a multi-stage full redesign of Utica Public Library's Park Avenue entrance. Planning for a new accessible entrance and elevator for an enhanced visitor approach to one of Utica's landmark architectural masterpieces in the future is underway.