Millions Secured For New Public Library Planned In Baltimore County: Report

ESSEX, MD — Plans for a new public library in the Essex community have hit a major milestone as officials committed millions of dollars for the facility, according to a report.

Nottingham MD reported that U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen secured $2 million in federal funding for a 35,769-square-foot facility that will be built at 1517 Old Eastern Ave. See renderings of the new library.

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While the area does have an active library, officials have sought to replace the aging facility to meet the demands of the growing community.

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