It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Commonwealth, as a part of its provision of essential service to communities and for public education, to promote the establishment and development of public library service throughout its various political subdivisions.
Code 1950, § 42-23; 1970, c. 606; 2020, c. 54.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 3 - State and Federal Aid
§ 42.1-46. Library policy of the Commonwealth
§ 42.1-47. Grants for development of library service
§ 42.1-48. Grants to improve standards
§ 42.1-49. Grants to municipal libraries
§ 42.1-50. Limitation of grants; proration of funds
§ 42.1-51. Obligations of libraries and systems receiving aid
§ 42.1-54. Procedure for purchase of books, materials and equipment and payment on salaries
§ 42.1-55. Free service available to all
§ 42.1-56. Meaning of term "books."
§ 42.1-57. Authority of Library Board to accept and distribute federal funds
§ 42.1-58. Agreements providing for expenditure of federal and matching funds