This Winter, the Murrysville Community Library will begin the Adult & Teen Room
Renovation, and the space will look different for a while as we prepare for the
future. Work will begin in January 2026, with preparation work starting December
2025. The Adult Section will be closed to the public while we replace carpeting,
update furnishings, and begin installing new quiet study rooms and improved
broadband-enabled spaces. The rest of the library will remain open, but we ask
for patience as we reschedule and find new locations for some of our regular
programming.
To help us prepare and keep materials in your hands, the Library will launch a
special “Lighten Our Shelves” checkout campaign in December, encouraging
patrons to borrow extra adult and teen items before construction is in full swing.
During the renovation, we will ensure that patrons can still borrow our adult and
teen materials, and staff will be available to help patrons place holds, find
relocated programs, and navigate temporary changes.
A key feature of this project is the installation of new, dedicated Quiet Study Rooms, a long-requested addition that will give students, remote workers, tutors, and lifelong learners a calm, private space to read, think, and work without distraction. Alongside these study rooms, plans include improved broadband-enabled spaces for job searching and remote work, a dedicated area designed especially for teens, more accessible seating and pathways for individuals with disabilities, and updated carpeting throughout key areas.
Throughout the renovation, the Library will remain committed to serving patrons and keeping everyone informed as milestones are reached. This project represents a major investment in the future of Murrysville, helping to ensure that our Library remains a welcoming, modern hub for learning, creativity, and connection for years to come. This project was financed in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority.
—Katherine Neidig, Library Director
