Eastern Shore of Virginia Public Library Foundation
Welcome! The Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation serves the public libraries of Accomack and Northampton Counties by raising funds for programs, new materials, preservation of heritage collections, library amenities and capital projects. Founded in 2009 , the ESPL Foundation is a 501(C)(3) organization, non-profit and tax-exempt
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2024 Annual Appeal
Make Yourself at Home … in Your Library!
There’s a simple reason why this is the theme for the Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation’s 2024 Annual Appeal.
We asked the staff at the new library in Parksley what they needed that wasn’t in the budget, and they agreed: comfortable furniture and furnishings that can meet the special needs of some patrons. (We tried out the chairs in the lobby, and we agree – they are not comfy at all!)
The Foundation is raising funds for items researched and selected by the staff. For example, parents will be able to work at an ingenious computer desk with attached playpen. And the lobby will have a “living room” with sofas, chairs and reading lights! We will also add a second “study pod” since the only one gets a lot of use.
Our goal for this Annual Appeal is $20,000. Click here to donate with a credit card or PayPal. Please send checks to the Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation, P. O. Box 626, Parksley, VA 23421.
If you want to pay for a specific item, contact our office at ESPLibraryFundraiser16@gmail.com.
Your donation will help the Eastern Shore Regional Library building in Parksley become even more successful as a community center where patrons of all ages can gather and enjoy both its resources and its welcoming atmosphere
AND -- if you donate, we will send you our very cool 3 ½ inch “Let’s go to the library” sticker with its dance line of happy books!
“Make Yourself at Home… in Your Library” Wish List
For the Nursing/Tutoring Room
-SafeRocket Swivel Rocking Chair
-Square table and four stacking chairs
For the Computer Area
-Fairfield Parent and Child Carrel
For students or workers
-Study pod (a second one – this gets heavy use)
-If you wish to donate the cost of an item, contact the Foundation office for prices.
For lobby “living room” and cozy reading spots
-Two slipcovered loveseats with two extra sets of slipcovers
-Four to six LED directed light floor reading lamps
-Round coffee table
-Two reading chairs with table attachments
Special-use shelving and table
-“Library of Things” shelf for lobby
-Board Game bookshelf for Teen Room
-Puzzle table for lobby and chairs
