The Island Library:
We are a small, privately supported free library that serves residents of Chincoteague
Island and Northern Accomack County and many seasonal visitors. Our mission is to
promote reading, a love of books, and literacy, and to preserve the history of
Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
We are a small, privately supported free library that serves residents of Chincoteague
Island and Northern Accomack County and many seasonal visitors. Our mission is to
promote reading, a love of books, and literacy, and to preserve the history of
Chincoteague and Assateague Islands.
Weds, and Fri, 1 PM - 8 PM on Thursday, and 1 PM - 5PM Saturday. | ||||||||||||||||||
Expansion Plans:
Our historic (1890's) building is being outgrown. Since it opened in 1995, the Chincoteague
Island Library has been well-used. Centrally located in a 750 square foot historic building,
which is the oldest commercial frame structure on Chincoteague, it has offered patrons
convenience and a piece of local history. Before 1995 residents had to travel 26 miles to
the Eastern Shore Library, or rely on a bookmobile which became obsolete. Now these
libraries circulate shared materials. Our 8400 volumes have an annual circulation of
14,657. The library staff consists of 26 volunteers and 2 part-time employees.
Accomack County has one of the highest illiteracy rates in Virginia. It is vital that our library
address this problem. The first GED program on Chincoteague began in the library, but
soon left due to cramped space in the tiny facility. Ten years of steady growth created an
urgent need to add on. We have completed an addition of approximately 2,100 square foot,
architecturally compatible with the original structure, in which to expand our collection, add
computers with internet access, offer more children’s and community programs, provide
climate controlled storage for archives and a small work area for our staff and volunteers.
Our historic (1890's) building is being outgrown. Since it opened in 1995, the Chincoteague
Island Library has been well-used. Centrally located in a 750 square foot historic building,
which is the oldest commercial frame structure on Chincoteague, it has offered patrons
convenience and a piece of local history. Before 1995 residents had to travel 26 miles to
the Eastern Shore Library, or rely on a bookmobile which became obsolete. Now these
libraries circulate shared materials. Our 8400 volumes have an annual circulation of
14,657. The library staff consists of 26 volunteers and 2 part-time employees.
Accomack County has one of the highest illiteracy rates in Virginia. It is vital that our library
address this problem. The first GED program on Chincoteague began in the library, but
soon left due to cramped space in the tiny facility. Ten years of steady growth created an
urgent need to add on. We have completed an addition of approximately 2,100 square foot,
architecturally compatible with the original structure, in which to expand our collection, add
computers with internet access, offer more children’s and community programs, provide
climate controlled storage for archives and a small work area for our staff and volunteers.
Friends of the Library:
Our little library serves many visitors and residents alike with books, magazines,
newspapers, internet services and the friendly help of its many volunteers.
It is completely supported by donations from its patrons and supporters through the Friends
of the Library campaign.
Our little library serves many visitors and residents alike with books, magazines,
newspapers, internet services and the friendly help of its many volunteers.
It is completely supported by donations from its patrons and supporters through the Friends
of the Library campaign.
Chincoteague Island Library
Help Our Little Library Finish by Making a Donation to the Chincoteague
Island Library Expansion Fund:
Mailing Address: Chincoteague Island Library Expansion Fund
4077 Main Street Attn: Linda Ryan, President
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336-2407
Donation Form for gifts
Or Use Secure PayPal:
Island Library Expansion Fund:
Mailing Address: Chincoteague Island Library Expansion Fund
4077 Main Street Attn: Linda Ryan, President
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336-2407
Donation Form for gifts
Or Use Secure PayPal:
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WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL! WE ARE OPERATING IN THE NEW EXPANSION!! AND WE HAVE BEGUN TO RENEW THE OLD BUILDING!! WITH MATERIAL PRICE INCREASES WE STILL NEED DONATIONS TO FURNISH THE NEW BUILDING AND RESTORE THE OLD BUILDING. See the pictures on Then Now & the Future page |
