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.
DID YOU KNOW HOW SPECIAL A BRICK CAN BE?
The brick walk at the Eastern Shore Regional Library and Heritage Center in Parksley is a great way to express thanks and affection for the people in your life who love our libraries and care about their future. It’s also a place where you can celebrate the achievements of young readers.
The Foundation sells three kinds of bricks installed in separate, marked sections of the walk:
Tribute: These bricks honor library supporters and loved ones both past and present.
Library Lover: You can share your warm and fuzzy feelings for special library lovers with a brick trimmed with a heart at each corner. It’s a nice Valentine (really), but any time of year is a good time to express your feelings! You can even immortalize your dog who chewed up a library book!
Reading Star: Enthusiastic young readers get a special reward when you donate a brick to our “Reading Stars Galaxy Walk of Fame.” These bricks are decorated with stars on each corner.
Email for more information: esplibraryfundraiser16@gmail.com
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.)
