Norristown-Montgomery Co. Library Gets Major $750,000 Grant

NORRISTOWN, PA — A $750,000 grant has been awarded for major renovations to the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library.

The state funding will cover a variety of work on the facility, including new restrooms, a renovated entryway, and structural, mechanical, and accessibility improvements.

“Libraries are places where people of all ages can learn, connect, and become more engaged in their community,” State Rep. Greg Scott, who advocated for the funding, sai in a statement. “The Montgomery County-Norristown Library embodies that mission and much more, serving residents throughout the county. It’s only right that we give back and help make this space an even greater home for our youth, our seniors, and our entire community.”

The library dates to the 1700s and serves as the district library center for all of Montgomery County. It serves around 865,000 county residents through its websites, bookmobiles, and online system.

The grant was part of $11 million in funding given by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office of Commonwealth Libraries to 27 libraries across the state.

No timeline for the construction work has yet been announced.