Advocacy Resources
The 2023 Library Advocacy season is upon us! In March 2023, STLS library advocates will meet with legislators to ask them to support our local libraries. We urge our legislators to fight for fair, equitable funding for local libraries and library services across the Southern Tier.
STLS libraries need YOUR help in the fight for fair library funding. Libraries connect all New Yorkers, and all communities, with the information and resources needed to fully participate in our shared civic life.
Show your support today! Complete a digital postcard.
Show your library love!
Keep an eye out for more advocacy activities at your local library! There will be opportunities to fill out postcards and take photos with the “I ❤️ my library sign”!
Show your library love on social media with the hashtag: #LibrariesAreForEveryone
This page is intended to connect Southern Tier residents with state and federal representatives. It also highlights current library issues you can weigh in on as a library supporter. Feel free to use the information below to find your local legislators and to voice your opinions regarding matters that concern you most.
| NYS Assembly District | NYS Senate District | |
| Addison Public Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Alfred Box of Books Library | AD 148 | SD 58 |
| Almond 20th Century Club Library | AD 148 | SD 58 |
| Angelica Free Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Arkport Public Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Atlanta – E.J. Cottrell Memorial Library | AD 133 | SD 58 |
| Avoca Free Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Bath – Dormann Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Belfast Public Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Belmont Literary & Historical Society | AD 148 | SD 58 |
| Bolivar Free Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Branchport – Modeste Bedient Memorial Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Canaseraga – Essential Club Free Library | AD 148 | SD 58 |
| Canisteo – Wimodaughsian Free Library | AD 148 | SD 58 |
| CCLD – Big Flats Library | AD 124 | SD 58 |
| CCLD – Steele Memorial Library | AD 124 | SD 58 |
| CCLD – Horseheads Free Library | AD 124 | SD 58 |
| CCLD – Van Etten Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| CCLD – West Elmira Library | AD 124 | SD 58 |
| Cohocton Public Library | AD 133 | SD 58 |
| Corning – Southeast Steuben County Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Cuba Circulating Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Dundee Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Fillmore – Wide Awake Club Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Friendship Free Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Greenwood Reading Center | AD 148 | SD 58 |
| Hammondsport – Fred & Harriett Taylor Mem. Lib. | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Hector – Elizabeth B. Pert Reading Center | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Hornell Public Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Howard Public Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Jasper Free Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Genesee Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Middlesex Reading Center | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Montour Falls Memorial Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Odessa – Dutton S. Peterson Mem. Lib. | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Penn Yan Public Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Prattsburg Free Library | AD 133 | SD 58 |
| Pulteney Free Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Richburg Colonial Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Rushford Free Library | AD 148 | SD 57 |
| Rushville – Mabel D. Blodgett Mem. Lib | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Savona – Benedek Memorial Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Watkins Glen Public Library | AD 132 | SD 58 |
| Wayland Free Library | AD 133 | SD 58 |
| Wellsville – David A. Howe Public Library | AD 148 | SD 58 |
| Whitesville Public Library | AD 148 | SD 58 |
NYS Senate Members
Senator George M. Borrello (SD 57)
Senator Thomas F. O’Mara (SD 58)
NYS Assembly Members
Assemblyman Philip Palmesano (AD 132)
Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes (AD 133)
Assemblyman Christopher Friend (AD 124)
Assemblyman Joseph Giglio (AD 148)
Federal Representatives
Thank you for your participation and ongoing support of Southern Tier libraries!
#LibrariesAreForEveryone
