News : Vinton Unlimited Donates to Public Library

Pictured left to right:

Clay McBride - Vinton Unlimited Treasurer

Kellie Roberts - Children's Librarian

Kelly Henkle - Library Director

Melody Snow - Vinton Unlimited Executive Director

Vinton Unlimited, the local chamber of commerce, recently presented a meaningful donation to the Vinton Public Library, made possible through funds received from Happy Time Child Development Center. By directing these resources through Vinton Unlimited, Happy Time helped ensure the contribution reached an organization that directly supports children’s educational programming and events.

The public library, known for its commitment to literacy and youth development, will use the donation to expand its children’s programming. Kelly Henkle, library director emphasized that these funds will allow them to offer more hands-on learning opportunities, introduce new educational materials, and host additional special events for young patrons. This donation is especially valuable as many families rely on the library as a safe and enriching space for their children.

Vinton Unlimited representatives expressed their appreciation for the Vinton Public Library and their belief in strengthening the community through education. By channeling resources into programs that support children, Vinton Unlimited hopes to inspire other organizations to join in similar efforts.

Vinton Unlimited also highlighted the importance of giving back to the community that supports them. They shared that contributing to the library’s children’s programming aligns with their mission to foster community improvements and to promote the Vinton area as an attractive place to live, shop, work, and play, for both adults and children. Through this donation, they aim not only to broaden opportunities for local families but also to reinforce the idea that early childhood education is a collective responsibility.