Mountaintop Public Library New Building Fund
The Mountaintop Library Fund, established in 2013 with a $15,000 anonymous donation, provides matching funds to support the construction of a new, modern library in Thomas, WV, enhancing access to educational resources, technology, and community space.
TYPE OF FUND: Designated
DATE ESTABLISHED: November 2013
PURPOSE: To provide matching funding for the construction of a new library for the Mountaintop Library, currently located in Thomas, WV. This is a temporarily endowed fund intended to cease existence upon the construction of the new library building.
DISTRIBUTION: The funds are to be dispersed by approval of the full Board of Directors of TCF. These funds are intended as a match incentive to encourage additional donations from the general public.
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: The fund was established with a $15,000 donation by an anonymous donor.
BACKGROUND: As long-time library supporters, we saw a need for a new, more attractive, and up-to-date library to replace the current double-wide structure that serves as Mountaintop Library today.
Why?
First of all, for many parents, the library serves as preschool education. Every child entering elementary school should have a "fire burning in their belly" for learning and for reading. What better resource than a library filled with children's books, computers for little fingers, and a spacious and inviting family reading room?
Second, there appears to be a great deal of community support and commitment. We believe that investments in libraries make good economic sense. Library users—hence, good readers—are easier to educate, more likely to graduate from high school, complete post-secondary training programs or educational degrees, and obtain full-time employment. They are more likely to become productive members of their community.
In addition, a new, larger, and updated facility would be an invaluable community resource, providing citizens with more computer terminals equipped with high-speed internet access, Wi-Fi, and printing capabilities. Additional space could be allotted for small group meetings, tutoring, study groups, and more.
Finally, Ivonne Martinez, the current librarian at Mountaintop, is an ideal leader for this endeavor. She has the necessary training, is highly competent, and possesses the energy required to raise funds, develop plans, and see the project through to completion.
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