Our Mission
The mission of the Worcester County Library is to encourage a love of reading, provide free access to information, and offer programs to serve and connect our communities.
Our Vision
The Worcester County Library will be the leading community resource that fosters literacy, cultivates a love of learning, and helps individuals reach their full potential.
Library History
The Worcester County Library has officially existed since 1959, when libraries in the four incorporated towns - Pocomoke City, Snow Hill, Berlin and Ocean City - were united in one system. In 1999 a new branch library was opened in Ocean Pines, and in 2004 the Pocomoke branch was expanded and renovated. In 2008 the Ocean City branch library was replaced with a new building on Coastal Highway and 100th Street. In 2018 a new Berlin library facility opened on Harrison Avenue.
The library is a member of a consortium with the Eastern Shore Regional Library and its member libraries. The consortium was formed to share the cost and use of an automated library management system.
The Library Board of Trustees is composed of seven members representing the various geographical areas of the county. The Board meets monthly on the second Tuesday except July and August to form policy, advise the director and approve the library's budget. Board meetings are open to the public.
Strategic Plan
2025 - 2030 Strategic Plan found below.
