Library Program

Since 2000, VBCF has financially supported local libraries and library systems across the Commonwealth through our library program, providing more than $60,000 in funding. The VBCF Library Program is an extension of our mission to educate Virginians about breast cancer. Through the program, libraries have been able to purchase breast health books, e-books, periodicals, DVDs and other materials to to support women and their families in their community. The application period is currently open and will close on July 26, 2019.

  • Awards will be up to $100 per library with library systems being evaluated on an individual basis.
  • Priority will be given to libraries in underserved communities.
  • A library system may not receive funding in consecutive years.

Massanutten Regional Library received a $700 grant from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation in 2018 to update its selection of books relating to breast cancer detection, treatment and recovery.  

Library Grant Awardees

2018 

  • Franklin County Public Library
  • Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
  • Massanutten Regional Library
  • Washington County Public Library System

2017

  • Fauquier County Public Library 
  • Hampton Public Library 
  • Henrico County Public Library 
  • Lonesome Pine Regional Library 
  • Russell County Public Library

2016

  • Eastern Shore Public Library 
  • Massanutten Regional Library 
  • Portsmouth Public Library 
  • Suffolk Public Library

2015 

  • Lonesome Pine Regional Library 
  • Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library 
  • Rappahannock County Library 
  • Richmond County Public Library 

2014

  • Massanutten Regional Library 
  • Suffolk Public Library 

2013

  • Gloucester County Public Library 
  • Hampton Public Library 
  • Mary Riley Styles Public Library 
  • Portsmouth Public Library 
  • Richmond County Public Library 
  • Suffolk Public Library 
  • Blue Ridge Regional Library 
  • Buchanan County Public Library 
  • Halifax County Cancer Association 
  • Meherrin Regional Library System 
  • Nottoway County Public Library System 
  • Southside Regional Library System 
  • Washington County Public Library System 

2012

  • Lonesome Pine Regional Library 
  • Massanutten Regional Library 
  • Pittsylvania County Public Library 
  • Poquoson Public Library 
  • Samuels Public Library 
  • Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library 
  • Central Rappahannock Regional Library 
  • Campbell County Regional Library 
  • Portsmouth Public Library 
  • Russell County Public Library 
  • Clifton Forge Public Library

2011

  • Cumberland County Public Library 
  • Franklin County Public Library 
  • Southside Regional Library System 
  • Lynchburg Public Library 
  • Richmond County Public Library 
  • Wythe-Grayson Regional Library 
  • Waynesboro Public Library 
  • Bedford Public Library System 
  • Pittsylvania County Public Library
  • Staunton Public Library 
  • Arlington Public Library 
  • Pulaski County Library System 
  • Craig County Public Library, Inc. 

2010

  • Campbell County Public Library 
  • Blue Ridge Regional Library 
  • Meherrin Regional Library 
  • Nottoway County Public Library
  • Portsmouth Public Library
  • Danville Public Library 
  • Halifax Co/South Boston Public Library 
  • Virginia Beach Public Library 
  • Pearisburg Public Library 
  • Clifton Forge Public Library 
  • Radford Public Library 
  • Buchanan County Public Library 
  • Fauquier County Public Library 
  • Lonesome Pine Regional Library 
  • Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library 
  • Samuels Public Library 

2009

  • Alexandria Public Library 
  • Amherst Public Library 
  • Centra Lynchburg 
  • Lynchburg Public Library 
  • Prince William Public Library 
  • Smyth-Bland Public Library 
  • Wythe-Grayson Public Library 

2008

  • Lonesome Pine Regional Library 
  • Eastern Shore Public Library 
  • Portsmouth Public Library 
  • Virginia Beach Public Library 

2007

  • Central Rappahannock Regional 
  • Meherrin Regional Library
Questions?

Questions? Please contact Erin Steigleder, Education Manager, at erin@vbcf.org or 800-345-8223, ext. 202.

    VBCF Library Program Criteria
    • Library must be open to the public.
    • A set of materials should be bought for each branch of the library, or a policy should be in place for lending between branches.
    • Collection Development Department at each location has final choice of titles and/or format according to their collection and patrons.
    • VBCF will provide a list of recommended titles. Items purchased must be related to breast cancer or cancer in general.
    • Library purchases books through their jobber.
    • Placement of VBCF in the Library Notes Field when each item is requested.
    • Library will set up a display of the new books and VBCF information for patrons.
    • Library will highlight the VBCF donation on their webpage.
    • A report including circulation count by book and general comments will be due July 31st of the year following receipt of funds.
    Choice of Books
    • Books that are not from the VBCF recommended list should be published within two years of the year following receipt of funds.
    • Include factual books that are lay-person friendly.
    • Motivational books may comprise some, but not all of the selection.
    • In order to be inclusive of all women in your community, please include books with authors/perspectives of women of different races and cultures.