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.

We Have a Winner!

Daniel Lewis of Chesapeake, VA,

won the Trek hybrid e-bike, the prize in our summer drawing. The first drawing was on July 15, but the winner declined to take the prize. He was a library supporter but not a bike enthusiast! So, we asked library staff to draw again from the basket of tickets, and Mr. Lewis was the winner. He’s thrilled and we are glad that the e-bike has such a good new home.

Proceeds from the drawing will benefit programs for youth at the Parksley library, where the Teen Room has many enthusiastic regulars.

Meet our first Joyce Brown Milliner summer interns!

Please meet Jerimiah Wharton and Kaitlyn Phillips, shown here with Jamie Johnson, the ESPL Circulation Manager. Both are students at Nandua High School and they have have joined the Parksley Library staff for the summer.

Congratulations!

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. 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.*

Click on the button below to order a Brick online, using your credit card or checking account!

Brick Order Form

Email for more information: esplibraryfundraiser16@gmail.com

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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