Friends of the Fort Chiswell Library Inc.

Just a reminder about the NEW page for the Fort Chiswell Library: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554260413581

So click the link, and when you get there hit the LIKE button so you can stay updated with the happenings!!! Also if you need to get a question answered and/or message to the group please use the NEW page.

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This new page has been created by the current members and is monitored and responded to in a more timely manner. Comments and messages to the page you are currently on are being passed on to the group but if you need a quicker response please use the new page. TIA 😊
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554260413581&mibextid=ZbWKwL

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Wythe-Grayson Regional Library is excited to start offering BookMobile Services at the Fort Chiswell Library, located at 747 Fort Chiswell Road, Max Meadows. The Bookmobile will make its first service run to FCPL from 1 pm to 3 pm on February 29th. For more information call 276-773-2761.

Libraries are the important assets that we pass to future generations.

Be sure to join us and help raise money for the library!

To ask why we need libraries at all, when there is so much information available elsewhere, is about as sensible as asking if roadmaps are necessary now that there are so very many roads. To ask why we need libraries at all, when there is so much information available elsewhere, is about as sensible as asking if roadmaps are necessary now that there are so very many roads.

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TRUTH:

"Libraries are the heart of communities."

"Communities that invest in libraries are well prepared for whatever the next chapter brings."

Opinion | The golden age of public libraries dawns again Communities that invest in libraries are well prepared for whatever the next chapter brings.

The following article was published in the December 22, 2021 edition of the Wytheville Enterprise. As of time of posting no direct link to article is available.

Fort Chiswell library group seeks funding from Wythe County – SWVA SUN Fort Chiswell library group seeks funding from Wythe County TOPICS:Fort ChiswellLibraryWythe County December 18, 2021 Wythe County officials voiced support for a planned Fort Chiswell library but stopped short of offering financial help to the nonprofit group looking to open a facility in an old ban...

Take a moment and share to help them get the word out....happy reading!!!

Don't forget that WyvaCon Inc is setting up for the 9th Annual Book Giveaway. FREE to all ages. Com over to Smyth Hall Drive Thru and pick out a new favorite book! 10am-2pm.

Here is last night's Board of Supervisors Meeting : https://youtu.be/Tvpdgkix7Zg

Wythe County Board of Supervisors: December 14, 2021 Wythe County Board of Supervisors: December 14, 2021Social Media Sites: Facebook: Wythe County VAFacebook: Wythe PIO Virginia Website: http://www.wytheco.or...

State Aid Funding for Public Libraries in VA

State Aid Sections §42.1-46 through §42.1-58 of the Code of Virginia authorize the awarding of grants to provide for the development of library service and to assist libraries in improving standards of service.

The formula for state aid provides for the allocation of grants based on the following factors, effective July 1, 1992: Forty cents of state aid for every dollar expended, or to be expended, exclusive of state and federal aid, by the political subdivision or subdivisions operating or participating in the library or system. The grant to any county or city shall not exceed $250,000. A per capita grant based on the population of the area served and the number of participating counties or cities—thirty cents per capita for the first 600,000 persons to a library or system serving one city or county, and an additional ten cents per capita for the first 600,000 persons for each additional city or county served. Libraries or systems serving a population in excess of 600,000 shall receive ten cents per capita for the excess. A grant of ten dollars per square mile of area served to every library or library system, and an additional grant of twenty dollars per square mile of area served to every library system serving more than one city or county.

State aid may be used for library materials, equipment, and furniture. Up to 25 percent of the grant may be used for salaries of fulltime certified librarians. Libraries serving populations of 13,000 and above, and operating without a full-time certified librarian, receive a 25 percent reduction in their state aid grant.

Library boards should be thoroughly familiar with the Requirements Which Must Be Met in Order to Receive Grants-In-Aid (17 VAC 15-110- 10), or the Requirements Which Must Be Met by Libraries Serving a Population of Less Than 5,000 in Order to Receive State Grants-In-Aid (17 VAC 15-90-10) from the Administrative Code of Virginia.

*Information pulled from the 2019 edition of the Virginia Public Library Trustee Handbook.

FOFCL President, Tony Stroupe is on the Agenda for the Wythe County Board of Supervisors meeting for Tuesday, December 14, 2021 which starts at 6 p.m., come out and show your support!

Laws Governing the Establishment of Public Libraries in Virginia

§42.1-33. Power of local government to establish and support libraries. The governing body of any city, county or town shall have the power to establish a free public library for the use and benefit
of its residents. The governing body shall provide sufficient support for the operation of the library by levying a tax therefore, either by special levy or as a fund of the general levy of the city, county or town. The word “support” as used in this chapter shall include but is not limited to, purchase of land for library buildings, purchase or er****on of buildings for library purposes, purchase of library books, materials and equipment, compensation of library personnel, and all maintenance expenses for library property and equipment. Funds appropriated or contributed for public library purposes shall constitute a separate fund and shall not be used for any but public library purposes.

*Information pulled from the 2019 edition of the Virginia Public Library Trustee Handbook.

Libraries Are Even More Important to Contemporary Community Than We Thought Libraries are not the kinds of institutions that social scientists, policy makers, and community leaders usually bring up when they discuss social capital and how to build it. Since Tocqueville, mo…

Although we think libraries are priceless, the following calculator can be found at: http://www.ilovelibraries.org/what-libraries-do/calculator?fbclid=IwAR07RYJp7ulvsy6oieJE7ivP99AAj__dweB7P81RRMoVeiFh-jSbcxNGhsQ

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Please take a moment and help spread the word.....TIA.

LibraryThing celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week! Friends of the Library organizations do so much for their local libraries, raising money and awareness, and working to improve this important resource. Thank you to everyone who participates!

Friends of the Fort Chiswell Library Inc. updated their website address.

There will be a meeting Thursday, August 12 at 7:00pm at the library (across from the Fort Chiswell High School). Please come out and take a look around. Also, please join the Friends group. We would love to have your help and ideas!

BECOME A FRIEND OF THE FRIENDS OF THE FORT CHISWELL LIBRARY!!!! There will a meeting this Thursday, July 22 at 3pm at the New Library Location, The Old Bank across the street from the Fort Chiswell High School. PLEASE JOIN US!! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!! WE ALL NEED TO GET TOGETHER TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!! I look forward to seeing anyone and everyone there!!

Hello! We hope everyone is staying safe and well! We are excited to let everyone know that if you would like to start donating to the Fort Chiswell Library, YOU CAN! Just go by the Fort Chiswell Branch of First Community Bank, go through the drive thru and they will deposit your donation into the account that is now active for the library! We are so excited that this project is underway and becoming a reality. But we can't do it alone. We need everyone's support to make this community project a reality. ALL DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED! NO DONATION IS EVER TOO SMALL!!

MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAN AND WILL CONTRIBUTE! We will keep you updated on donation status. Spread the word!!!!

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT!! The Friends of the Fort Chiswell Library will be meeting on May 12th at 4pm at the Picnic Shelter at the Max Meadows Ruritan Club site to ELECT BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. Please make plans to attend this very important meeting. We are underway and rolling along!

Friends of the Fort Chiswell Library Inc. updated their business hours.

Hello! We are the Friends of the Fort Chiswell Library Inc. We are excited to be getting this project underway. We are currently in the planning and organizing stages. We will keep you up to date as things progress.