$750K Grant To Help Fund Wheaton Library Renovation, Expansion

WHEATON, IL — The Wheaton Public Library will be awarded a $750,000 federal grant that will help fund a planned renovation and expansion. The grant was part of Rep. Sean Casten's recent request for community funding and factored into the White House's 2023 budget.

The library plans to use the funds to renovate and expand the west plaza entrance with the aim of facilitating more outdoor events at the library.

“After an extremely competitive project submission process and many months spent advocating tirelessly for our community, I am proud to deliver $750,000 in Community Project Funding for the Wheaton Public Library,” Casten said in a news release.

He added, "I am proud to have fought for funding that will make our community healthier, safer, stronger, and even more resilient. This is democracy in action."

Wheaton Library's Executive Director Betsy Adamowski called the funding "crucial," adding,
"We'll be able to bring youth programs outside, host new events like outdoor movies or concerts, and provide a more welcoming destination for any visitors stopping by to read a book. The Wheaton Public Library exists to connect the community to both knowledge and experiences. This project allows us to expand on that tradition in new ways, and we are very grateful for the opportunity to carry it out."