The Eastern Shore Public Library Foundation was established in 2009 specifically to raise funds for the Eastern Shore of Virginia Library System. In 2015, the Foundation committed to raising the funds to establish a new regional library and heritage center, which documents the unique history and culture of Virginia's Eastern Shore. The Foundation raised $4,950,000 of the $5,300,000 needed to complete the new Regional Public Library at 23414 Bennett Street in Parksley. The new Regional Library opened in August 2023. 

After completion of the new facility, the Foundation continues to raise funds for the needs of the Eastern Shore Libary system consisting of the Regional Public Library in Parksley, the Cape Charles Memorial Library, the Chincoteage Island Library, and the Northampton Free Library in Nassawadox