Beaver County Radio Reports

BEAVER FALLS — Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls officials hope to restore an auditorium that was sealed up and closed within their structure in the 1960s. They also aim to reclaim a third floor ballroom space.

They’ve planned fundraisers for these initiatives, including a Feb. 27 concert featuring local blues rock band Keyser Soze and the Harp Attack. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 7 p.m. Complimentary snacks and drinks will be available.
Tickets are on sale at cflbf.org for $25.

“This performance is part of a plan put in place by the Board of Trustees to restore
this historic building to its original purpose as a cultural community center,
including renovations to the event center space, reclamation of the auditorium that
was eliminated in the 1960s, and reclamation of the third floor ballroom space,” a library press release said.

“Additionally, the Board of Trustees is currently replacing outdated electrical
infrastructure throughout the building, replacing worn treads on the formal staircase,
and resealing the exterior windows of the building.”

This summer, a stained glass window will be removed for the first time since the library was built in 1903, and will undergo extensive repair and restoration before being reinstalled.

“The Board and staff of the Carnegie Free Library invite you to join us in watching this iconic structure become the crown jewel of Beaver County once again,” Deanna Jacobs, secretary of the library’s Board of Trustees, said. “The big plan here is to be able to have regional acts, community performances, you name it .  Bring the building back to life and offer experiences you typically wouldn’t expect in Beaver County.”

Jacobs will be a studio guest Friday at 8:30 a.m. on Beaver County Radio, 95.7 and 99.3, plus 1230 and 1460 AM.