Fishersville, VA — Augusta County Library was recognized by the Virginia Public Library Directors Association and presented with two awards on March 22, 2024.

The first award, “Innovative Outreach Effort” was granted for Augusta Public Library’s 2023 Books on Wheels program that provided 40 Augusta County Elementary School Students from Craigsville, Clymore, Wilson, and Churchville Elementary Schools with book deliveries over eight weeks. Augusta County Library staff delivered approximately 1600 books. 74% of students who participated did not lose a reading level over the summer.

The second award, “Better Together” was presented to Augusta County Library for their partnership with Neighbor Bridges and for making the Little Free Food Pantry available at the Fishersville Main Library. Since the installation, in April 2023, Neighbor Bridges has made over a metric ton of food available to Augusta County community members experiencing food insecurity and has made coats available in the permanent coat closet installed at the Fishersville Main Library. 

These awards underscore the library’s ongoing efforts to provide access to resources for Augusta County residents, being community-focused, and building capacity by partnering with community organizations.

Furthermore, Dr. Jennifer Brown, Director of Libraries, was elected President of the Virginia Public Library Directors Association. She assumed the role of President at the annual meeting on Mach 22, 2024, and will serve as Past President beginning March 2025.

For more information, please visit the library’s website at www.AugustaCountyLibrary.org, or call 540-885-3961. The Augusta County Library’s main location is at 1759 Jefferson Hwy, Fishersville, VA 22939.