Laurens Headquarters Library |
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1017 West Main Street Hours: Ann R. Szypulski, Director |
*The Laurens County Library Headquarters has a variety of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, child, teen and adult. The circulating collection includes large print books, books on tape and videos. A variety of magazines, newspapers and other periodicals are available for browsing and check out.
*A core reference section and access to other off-site sources provide additional resources for ready reference and research. Materials can be obtained from other libraries in the US through interlibrary loan.
| *The computers for public use have access to the Internet, several online
databases and children's educational games. Word processing and
spreadsheet programs are also provided.
*The Headquarters Library provides fax machine and self-service photocopier use for a small fee. |
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*The South Carolina Room, an extensive local history and genealogy collection is located at the Laurens Library.
*Private study rooms are available during library hours on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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*A Low
Vision Center is located at the Laurens Library. Aids for the
visually handicapped can be tried in the center. The library does
not sell these items but can provide ordering information.
*A large meeting room and a conference room can be reserved by community groups. |
*A large sculpture designed and built by Laurens District 55 students with the aid of artist-in-residence Bob Doster, internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor, stands on the grounds of the library.
*Two murals on the walls of the children's area are a memorial to Margaret Haynes, former children's librarian. The scenes were painted by Skip Shelton and assistants.