We are so excited to announce that the temporary Pocomoke Library is now open at the old Fire Station on Fifth Street! The door and parking lot are on the far side of the building. We look forward to your visit!
Full address:
401 5th Street, Unit 100
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
(Nov. 15, 2024) A years-long effort to replace Pocomoke City’s aging public library is finally moving forward in earnest, as Worcester County officials have given the go-ahead to fund the $8.4 million project.
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County OKs funding for new Pocomoke City library | News | oceancitytoday.com
The ground floor of Pocomoke City's former firehouse will be the temporary home of the Pocomoke Library during construction of the new library.
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State board approves Pocomoke library grant | News | oceancitytoday.com
Anonymous said...
The population of Worcester County is 53,132 plus or minus. $15,160,000 means $285.33 spent for each resident and that doesn't include substantial local funds spent on this boondoggle so the total is closer to $500 per resident or $2,000 per family of four persons.
I realize this cost has to be amortized over several years but one must consider maintenance and depreciation. How much benefit does your family realize from this?
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Pocomoke library bid process nearing | News | oceancitytoday.com
Please join us Monday, February 13 at 6 pm to learn more about the new Pocomoke Library project. We will meet at the current location on Market Street and will share draft renderings and floor plans. Thank you!
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Anonymous said...New Library? Where did that idea come from? What's wrong with the old one? Surely the demand is not there. I mean, the population of Pocomoke has not increased significantly and there is a MUCH LOWER demand for books because everyone is online now. Did Worcester County suddenly have a rich uncle pass away?
