Morrisville Library Gets $52,500 State Grant

MORRISVILLE, PA — State lawmakers on Thursday announced that the Morrisville Free Library has received a Keystone Grant to replace the roof on its 108-year-old building.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, state Rep. Perry Warren and state Rep. John Galloway announced the $52,500 state grant.

"With this generous grant, Morrisville Free Library can continue to provide invaluable resources to our community," Santarsiero said. "For decades, Morrisville Free Library has taught our children the joy of reading, provided students with the tools necessary to learn, and has hosted countless events for children, seniors, businesses, and community groups."

Morrisville Free Library was one of 19 public libraries across 12 counties in Pennsylvania that have been awarded $3.25 million in Keystone Grants to use toward improving physical facilities.

"Libraries in our community offer an invaluable service as free learning centers to preschoolers, students, adults and seniors," said Warren. "In other words, everyone in the community benefits from a strong library system. We’re fortunate enough to live in a community where we have one, a place where the only thing you need to pursue knowledge is a desire to learn and a free library card."

Added Galloway: "I’m glad to see the Morrisville Free Library will be receiving some much-needed upgrades. This has been a long-standing establishment in our community and I’m confident that these funds will ensure its continued prosperity as a place to learn and gather."

Keystone Grants are funded through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The Pennsylvania Department of Education administers the public library portion of the program. Grants of up to $750,000 may be used for planning, acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of public libraries and must be matched dollar-for-dollar with local funds.