The Eastern Shore Public Library is a library system that serves counties of Accomack and Northampton counties in Virginia. The library system is within Region 3 of the Virginia Library Association (VLA).
Service area According to the FY 2014 Institute of Museum and Library Services Data Catalog, the Library System has a service area population of 45,768 with 1 central library and 3 branch libraries.
History The Eastern Shore Public Library was started on January 16, 1957 in Accomac's Community Hall. The library used a bookmobile with stops in 50 locations. The library became a regional library system on July 1, 1958. The Main Library, the primary library, located in Accomac. The Northampton Free Library is a branch library. Cape Charles Memorial Library and Chincoteague Island Library are affiliated locations.
Branches Cape Charles Memorial Library (Cape Charles) Chincoteague Island Library (Chincoteague) Main Library (Accomac) Northampton Free Library (Nassawadox)
External links Eastern Shore Public Library Friends of the Eastern Shore Public Library Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation Cape Charles Memorial Library Chincoteague Island Library Main Library Northampton Free Library
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