Belington Public Library Fund

The Belington Public Library Fund, established in 2015 with an initial $2,000 donation from the Belington Public Library Board of Directors, provides perpetual funding to support the library's services, collections, and facility maintenance.

TYPE OF FUND: Agency Endowed

INITIATED: August 25, 2015

APPROVED: October 21, 2015

PURPOSE: Perpetual funding for the Belington Public Library.

DISTRIBUTION: Upon request by the Belington Public Library Board of Directors and approval of the Tucker Community Foundation.

VARIANCE POWER: If, in the judgment of the TCF Board of Directors, the restrictions and conditions of the fund become unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment, or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community, the TCF Board of Directors maintains the right to modify the terms of this fund.

FUNDING: Initial funding of $2,000 was provided by the Belington Public Library Board of Directors, with additional funding coming from them and donations from the general public.

BACKGROUND: The Belington Public Library serves the residents of southern Barbour County by providing books, e-books, public internet access, an extensive genealogy department, and other essential public services. Each year, the library faces financial challenges in securing the necessary funding to maintain its collections and facilities. Additionally, its location near the Tygart Valley River presents ongoing concerns about potential flood damage. The establishment of this fund ensures long-term financial support, helping the library continue to serve the community for generations to come.