Such library district, after its creation and establishment as provided by this act, shall be vested with authority to apply for and receive any grants for library purposes or for the construction and maintenance of a library in said district, from the state or federal government, or any agency thereof, and shall be authorized to execute any agreements necessary, on behalf of said library district, to receive any such grants, all in the manner as is now or hereafter provided by law.
K.S.A. 12-1248