Mountaire commits support to Selbyville library building fund

The Selbyville Public Library board of commissioners announced that Mountaire Farms has made the first major financial commitment toward the new library building project.

To meet the educational and cultural needs of the growing community, the board of commissioners hired Becker Morgan Group to design a state-of-the-art library facility that will provide space for expanded collections and programs, private study rooms, public meeting areas and more. The new library will retain the vibrant history of the existing location, and ensure a warm and welcoming environment to enhance patrons’ and community members’ educational and recreational experiences. It will be a place that serves as a community hub, a central meeting place, and a location that provides information, resources, and fun for the children and adults of the library district for years to come.

The board’s intention is to utilize the adjacent parcel of land already owned by the library to construct the new building while separating the existing building from library use and preserving the historic section.

The board anticipates that construction on the new library building will begin in 2023 with an expected opening date in 2024.

“The Selbyville library is a critical resource for the families of Selbyville and the surrounding communities. We recognize the role the library plays in education, youth programming, and mentoring services for children Sussex County. Mountaire Farms is excited to invest in this expansion project knowing that it will provide a much-needed educational tool that will continue to have an impact for generations to come,” said Zach Evans, community relations manager at Mountaire Farms.

For more information on the plans for the new Selbyville Public Library or to contribute to the building campaign, go to selbyvillelibrary.org.