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.

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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