The Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries awarded more than $11 million to 27 libraries in 15 counties to improve public library facilities.

Keystone grants prioritize public library facility projects that address accessibility, energy efficiency, non-routine maintenance of essential systems, improving or restoring interior public spaces, and constructing new libraries or building additions.

Several regional library projects will receive grants, including the Cambria County Library, which is slated to receive $748,771.50 to upgrade the elevator and renovate space to create a learning lab and community room.

The Centre County Library, Centre Hall Area Branch, will receive $750,000 to build an addition doubling the library footprint, adding an accessible restroom, and making additional upgrades to library infrastructure and systems.

In Clearfield County, the DuBois Public Library will receive $43,332 to replace upper-level windows and renovate the main entry with new windows and accessible doors.

The Mary S. Biesecker Public Library, in Somerset County, will receive $10,757 to replace storm windows and restore original windows, preserve wood facia, and replace the ADA ramp.