![]() Rick Ward, director of the Blue Ridge Regional Library system, said libraries are part of a community’s identity, offering numerous programs open to all patrons, regardless of social status or income. Also, adding designated quiet rooms for tutoring and silent study will allow our library to offer additional services that are much-needed in our community.”īarley said the renovations will support dedicated staff at the library with a new and more centralized library branch manager’s office, employee break room, working space, and added storage for library equipment central to the circulation desk. “The expansion and redesigned floor plan will allow for larger children and teen areas with extra storage for each space. “The Bassett Library prides itself on the number of quality programs offered to preschoolers, school-aged children, and teens in our community,” said Karen Barley, Bassett Branch Manager. Additional handicapped parking and a drive-thru window with a book drop will further provide safe travel in and around the building. Two planned entrances will alleviate challenges for ingress and egress. Additionally, the meeting room will serve as a free community meeting space during and after library hours. ![]() Renovations include developing a dedicated area for computers, a larger meeting room with storage, and updated restrooms. The capital campaign “Build a Better Library Book by Book,” will raise funds for the renovation, providing much-needed space for added services and storage to meet the needs of the community. ![]() Supporting our local libraries is a way to ensure our continued growth in Martinsville-Henry County.” Most community members have a story or memory that involves our local library and the impact it had on their lives. “Libraries are safe, public spaces that welcome everyone and offer resources for people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. “Libraries are at the heart and in the fabric of the communities they serve - they provide more than just books,” said DeWitt House, senior program officer at The Harvest Foundation. The Harvest Foundation will invest $396,184 toward the renovation project. The Bassett Library Steering Committee and the Blue Ridge Regional Library system today launched a $2.25 million capital campaign supporting an extensive renovation and expansion of the Bassett Library. Harvest to contribute $396,184 toward capital campaign for library renovations
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