Hanbidge congratulates Wissahickon Valley Public Library for $182,622 state grant

Rep. Liz Hanbidge    February 24, 2023 | 1:52 PM

HARRISBURG, Feb. 24 – State Rep. Liz Hanbidge said she congratulates Wissahickon Valley Public Library on its competitive award of $182,622 today from the state’s Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities program.

The state Department of Education grants are for the construction and rehabilitation of public library facilities across the commonwealth.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library was one of 21 libraries in 15 counties to receive an award.

“Wissahickon Valley Public Library benefits the public with its excellent services, so it’s fitting that it earns such a substantial and helpful award,” Hanbidge said. “This grant will go to good use expanding the library’s catalog of services and it saves local taxes. It’s always wonderful to see state money reinvested in our community.”

The Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund was established by the General Assembly in 1993. The Department of Education, through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Bureau of Library Development, administers the public library portion of this program, which is funded from a portion of the state’s realty transfer tax.

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