Bridgeville Public Library

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Bridgeville Public Library began back in 1962 when a group of concerned citizens gathered to discuss the idea of organizing a public library to serve the community. The idea was well received and the establishment of the library soon became a community effort. As a result of the fund-raising campaign to enlist charter members and a drive for donated books, the library first opened its doors for service in November, 1962. Shortly thereafter the library was moved to a more accessible location in the Dreon Building. But interest in finding a permanent home for the library was growing and led to the purchase in 1968 of the abandoned Penn Central Railroad Station building and grounds. An extensive fund-raising drive was conducted to raise support for this purchase and for the remodeling. The entire renovation, which began in April, 1969 was done by volunteers from the Bridgeville Kiwanas Club. Except for a few additions, such as the doorway and the lighted cupola and a few finishing...

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