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!

Devon Fairhurst (left) and staff members welcome Paula Henao (3rd from left) when she arrives to pick up her prize.

Thanks to our partner Fairdale Farm Tractor & Equipment Co. for sponsoring this fundraiser - and to Rayfield’s Pharmacy in Cape Charles for selling the winning ticket!. And thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make this drawing a success! Proceeds support the Heritage Center of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Public Library System.

Click here for the Reading Stars Brick Order Form

Buy a Brick!

Email for more information: esplibraryfundraiser16@gmail.com

The following column appeared in the 7 June edition of the Eastern Shore Post and is reprinted here with their permission.

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.  

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.