Brooklyn's state assemblymembers on Wednesday allocated $13.2 million to the Brooklyn Public Library for renovation projects at its aging branches.

New York State Assembly Library Chair Robert Carroll, Brooklyn Delegation Chair Maritza Davila and other members of the Brooklyn delegation announced the investment at a check presentation ceremony at the Central Library in Grand Army Plaza.

The funding will primarily support roof replacements and HVAC upgrades at 18 branches across the borough. This will ensure the library can remain open and safe for patrons as well as increasing energy efficiency and reducing maintenance costs, according to the delegation.

"Libraries are among our most vital and democratic civic institutions and demand our highest level of stewardship,” Carroll said in

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