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Friends of the Berryville Library members, community leaders and Walmart associates gathered in front of the Berryville Walmart on Tuesday, Aug. 15, as local Walmart store manager Malachi Mc-Donald announced Walmart Inc.’s additional $25,000 contribution toward the construction of a new Berryville Library. Walmart Inc. has committed a total of $50,000 to this project.
The Friends of the Library began raising funds in April 2021 with the goal of raising $3.5 million by 2025. This latest donation puts the Friends at 80 percent of their fundraising goal.
“Walmart Inc. is pleased to announce our continued investment into this community and Walmart along with its many associates who utilize the library are happy to be part of this project! It does feel good to be part of a project that will serve the community for many generations,” McDonald said during the check presentation. “We understand that a public library is a cornerstone of a thriving community and having one of our largest stores located in Berryville, we are proud to be a committed partner in this community project.”
“Our community is fortunate to have a Walmart Supercenter in Berryville. We couldn’t be more pleased with Walmart’s continued commitment to this project and to the value they are placing in the future of this community. Their investment in our library will serve people of all ages long after those of us standing here today are gone!” said Joe Scott, president of the Berryville Library Advisory Board and chair of the Building Committee.
The Friends of the Berryville Library are a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations to the Building Fund are tax-deductible. The Berryville Library is one of six libraries that compose the Carroll and Madison Library System.
Berryville Library director Julie Hall thanked Walmart, Inc. for their financial commitment to the future of the library.
“So many people and small businesses in our community rely on the resources of our library. We are helping bridge multicultural and multigenerational gaps by providing free resources, access to technology, and educational programs for all ages,” Hall said.
For more information on the Berryville Library Building Project or to learn how you can become a Friend of the Library, visit berryvillelibrary. org/Friends or call 870-423-2323.
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