Open house set at Donora library

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Residents will get the latest scoop on the upcoming expansion of Donora Public Library this week.

On Wednesday, the board of directors and staff of the library will welcome community members to an open house from 6 to 8 p.m.

Library Director Mark Boyer said there will be a presentation outlining new details of the expansion project, which will nearly double the library’s space.

After unveiling a new logo, website and consumer health lab earlier this year, the project is the latest development for the library.

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