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<p>WILKES-BARRE &#8212; The Osterhout Free Library was one of 27 public libraries across the state that received word Thursday of a Keystone grant for site improvements.</p><p>Osterhout will receive a $120,000 grant that will go toward upgrading the roof, windows and flooring and help the library enhance energy efficiency.</p><p>In total, $6.8 million was given to libraries across Pennsylvania for improvements and upgrades.</p><p>The announcement was made by state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, who thanked the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf for awarding the grant.</p><p>&#8220;Libraries continue to provide invaluable resources to neighborhoods of all demographics around the state,&#8221; Pashinski said. &#8220;I&#8217;m incredibly thankful that Gov. Wolf and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera realize this and are helping our local libraries continue to serve their communities.&#8221;</p><p>Keystone grants are competitive grants funded through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. 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.</p><p>Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to: handicapped-compliant upgrades, roofing, replacement windows, energy efficient upgrades to HVAC systems, facility expansion and new construction.</p><style>
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Osterhout Free Library in WB receives $120,000 Keystone grant