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

Explore our website to learn more about our upcoming projects, partners, special events and past achievements. You can also learn why public libraries are fundamental to the well-being of communities like ours.

Click on the button below to download the Valentine Brick order form. You can either email the completed form to us, at esplibraryfundraiser16@gmail.com, or you can drop it off at the Library.

Purchase your Valentine Brick online by clicking on the below button. Don’t forget to drop the completed order form (left) at the Library, or email to us at esplibraryfundraiser16@gmail.com.

Click to download your Valentine Brick order form

Click here to purchase your Valentine brick online

2024 Annual Appeal Results

The 2024 Annual Appeal was a success!

Thanks to you, we met the goal of $20,000 -- and even went a bit over!

In the next few months, you will see the lobby of the Eastern Shore Regional Public Library building in Parksley become a comfy place to gather, read and chat with other patrons. More reading chairs will appear in quiet corners. A new study pod will meet the needs of students and workers, and nursing moms will have a quiet place just off the children’s area bookshelves.

And we hope you got a kick out of our new “dancing books” sticker! (If you simply must have another, they are available for sale at the circulation desk in Parksley.)

Thank you again for your continuing support of the work of the Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation!

Click here for the Reading Stars Brick Order Form

Buy a Brick!

You can purchase an inscribed brick to be placed in the Regional Library walkway!

Email for more information: esplibraryfundraiser16@gmail.com

Brick Order Form

Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library and Heritage Center Opens on Bennett Street in Parksley, 2023

Former Gov. Ralph Northam, State Sen. Lynwood Lewis and Delegate Bob Bloxom join local and library officials to cut the ribbon and formally open the new Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library and Heritage Center in Parksley, September 8.

Click here for Pictures and Articles covering the Grand Opening

Click here for the Shore Daily News article covering the Grand Opening

Click here for the DelMarVa Now article covering the Grand Opening

Click here for pictures of the Donor Reception

Libraries are as Relevant Today as Ever

Laura Bush's quote is as true in the current digital age as it has ever been, as libraries become both virtual and physical spaces. Free public libraries are basic to a true democracy because they provide everyone with equal access to information and place no limits on the ideas we can explore.

“I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.”

— Former First Lady Laura Bush

We can find almost anything on the Internet, but not everyone has access to the Internet at home, especially on the Eastern Shore. Making online access available to everyone is essential to providing equal opportunity to all our citizens.

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