Library Law and Regulations

Amends Chapter 233 of 2000 relating to the administration of the Gold Coast Public Library District, Nassau County, LI. Provides that elections for vacancies on the board shall be held during the first 15 days of September; provides that the fiscal year shall begin January 1.

Establishes the Mamakating Library District in the Town of Mamakating, Sullivan County. Provides authority for the formation of a public library district, which will consist of that portion of the Town of Mamakating served by Minisink, Pine Bush and Monticello school districts.

Amends Chapter 457 of 2001 and Chapter 80 of 2003 to provide an extended fiscal year, in order to accommodate a change in the beginning of its fiscal year from July 1 to January 1, for the Carle Place Library Funding District, Nassau County.

Includes Bayport-Blue Point Public Library in Suffolk County among the libraries that can use the services of the Dormitory Authority.

Relates to state aid to 3R's systems for providing consumer health and medical information service programs for libraries and library systems. Amends Education Law to provide that each 3R's system providing service under an approved plan for a consumer health/ medical library information services program is now eligible to receive an annual grant (in addition to any other sum provided to them).

Amends Education Law to provide that state aid for library construction will be provided on approved expenses incurred during the period commencing July 1 and ending June 30 for up to 3 years, or until the project is completed, whichever comes first.