The Cuba Circulating Library Receives ACAF Grant

ACAF • June 13, 2017

The Allegany County Area Foundation recently awarded a $500 grant to the Cuba Circulating Library to help them improve their “Tween” seating area. The grant money will be used to help purchase a new area rug, some floor rocker chairs, and a few throw pillows. This will help provide a new seating area for the children ages 9 – 12.

Cuba Circulating Library

Tina Dalton, Youth Services Coordinator at the library said, “The library will be more well suited to serve the recreational needs of students, while providing a welcoming place that supports students’ interests and appreciation of reading and learning. The new seating space will also allow the library to bring people and information together in a comfortable atmosphere.”


The Cuba Circulating Library has served the Cuba community since 1872. It is open:

Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 pm; and on Saturday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. For more information please visit their web site at:  www.cubalibrary.org

The Allegany County Area Foundation holds assets over 8.5 million dollars and continues to add new funds each year. The endowed fund continue to grow in perpetuity to enrich and improve the lives of our Allegany County citizens. If you would like more information on how you can provided a legacy of hope and good will in our community, please contact the Allegany County Area Foundation at 585-808-8444.

In the picture (L to R): Denis Dahlgren, ACAF Executive Director; Leah Weber, Cuba Library Director; Tina Dalton, Children’s Coordinator and Karen Williams ACAF Board Member.

Chloe Kottwitz in Uptown Neon shop, located in Richmond, Virginia.
By Alyssa Bump • October 7, 2026
Bolivar, NY native and Uptown Neon owner Chloe Kottwitz reflects on local scholarships, finding her craft, and bringing new opportunities home to Allegany County.
Fillmore Powerhouse Program Director Matthew Brooks holds fresh vegetables from the Youth Community
By Alyssa Bump • September 28, 2026
The Fillmore Youth Powerhouse provides free meals, recreation, tutoring, and hands-on activities for local youth with ACAF grant support.
Hannah Bennett, Ardent Solutions’ First Step Family Resource Center Specialist, placing Dolly Parton
By Alyssa Bump • September 23, 2026
First Leverage Fund Award provides local match to expand early literacy opportunities for children across Allegany County.
Josiah Howard.
By Alyssa Bump • September 21, 2026
Senior data science and mathematics major will use local data to help ACAF better understand community needs.
Show More