The Blue Ridge Regional Library (BRRL) launched a $2.25 million fundraising campaign for the Bassett Branch Expansion and Renovation Project on March 16, 2023, with a significant pledge from the Harvest Foundation.

The ‘Build a Better Library Book by Book’ campaign will increase the size of Bassett Library from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet, nearly doubling its size. The additional space will include a separate children’s department, a community meeting room large enough for 50 people and a drive-through to make checking out books more convenient for visitors such as the elderly, disabled, and mothers with sleeping children.

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For up-to-date information, please see the Blue Ridge Regional Library’s website, Facebook page, and the “Bassett Branch Library Expansion Project” Facebook page.

2023 Highlights

BRRL Foundation received a grant from the Charity League of Martinsville and Henry County

BRRL Foundation received a grant from Women in Philanthropy

MHC Rotary Club and Bassett Cruise-In donated 50/50 proceeds to the Bassett Expansion Project, three TGIF events, and three Cruise-Ins