Chincoteague Island Library

The Chincoteague Island Library is a historic U.S. building located at 4077 Main Street, Chincoteague, Virginia. Built in the 1890s, this one-story building is the oldest commercial wood frame structure in Chincoteague. It was initially a drug store, but was later used as a barber shop beginning in 1908. On July 4, 1995, the building opened as a public library. In 2010, a new wing was added to the library to accommodate its collection and offer more space for patrons to use. Originally 600 square feet, the library has tripled in size with the addition of the new wing.[1]

Chincoteague Island Library
Chincoteague Island Library in 2008
General information
Architectural styleQueen Anne
Town or city4077 Main Street
Chincoteague, Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37°56′3″N 75°22′37.5″W
Completed1890s
Technical details
Structural systemwood frame
Size750 square feet (70 m2)
1 story
The 2010 addition from Waterfront Park in 2017

The library is part of the Eastern Shore Public Library system. It is primarily supported by private donations and grants from the communities of Accomack County, Virginia. The library offers various programs for children and adults throughout the year, including book clubs, children's reading programs, and computer classes.[2]

The library's collection contains current and popular books,[2] magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual materials, including DVDs, audiobooks and CDs. The library offers a 24-hour wireless internet connection, with computers for patrons to use for email, word processing, and use of the web.

The Chincoteague Island Library also collaborates with the Museum of Chincoteague Island on the Chincoteague Island Life History Project. This project began in 2004 as an oral history initiative, where residents of Chincoteague Island and neighboring communities were interviewed on the local culture and history.[3]

References
  1. About Us. (2012). Chincoteague Island Library. Retrieved from http://www.chincoteague.com/chincoteagueislandlibrary/aboutus.html.
  2. "Chincoteague Island Library | Chincoteague, Virginia". Chincoteague.com. Retrieved 2018-01-27.
  3. Chincoteague Island Life History Project. (n.d.) Museum of Chincoteague Island. Retrieved from: http://www.chincoteaguemuseum.com/life-history.
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