Alfred Z Solomon Charitable Trust Awards $25,000 to the Advocates for the Schuylerville Public Library

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Alfred Z Solomon Charitable Trust has awarded $25,000 to the Advocates for the Schuylerville Public Library “ASPL” to support the Library’s Building Expansion and Renovation Project.  

Two Library spaces will honor the Trust founder in name, including the Alfred Z Solomon Trust Local History Area and the Madcaps Pavilion, named after Mr. Solomon’s former hat store.  

Solomon was a well-known Saratoga Springs icon who lived in Northumberland and passed in 2004, leaving a posthumous legacy of charitable giving.  

Library Director Caitlin Johnson said the Library has developed plans to expand and renovate their current building in response to community input.  The Library serves over 10,000 Schuylerville School District residents, but functions in a space built to serve only 1,400 in 1968.  

The plans include an 80-person multi-purpose room for performances and gatherings, free public meeting rooms, a dedicated children’s room and teen room, plus additional public restrooms and amenities.  

A public vote will be held in mid-2025, but meanwhile the ASPL is raising funds to help offset the tax burden.  

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