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Laurens County Public Library 864-681-7323 |
Clinton Public Library 864-833-1853 |
Library Director Renita Barksdale ext 205 |
Deputy Director Jamie Lambert |
Circulation Manager Joey Holmes ext 218 |
Library Assistant Tammy DeWitt |
Collection Development Librarian Steven Schwengel ext 209 |
Library Assistant Genealogy Mary Ellen Lives |
Technology Coordinator/Adult Programming Robert Peake ext 217 |
Library Assistant Youth Services Dottie Lee |
Youth Services Coordinator
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Library Assistant
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Youth Services Assistant Jordan Streett ext 221 |
Library Assistant
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Bookmobile/Outreach Coordinator Lea Shepard ext 219 |
Library Assistant Jayson Santana |
Processing/Repairs Cynthia Montgomery ext 210 |
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Processing/Genealogy Kathryn Weathers ext 211 |
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Library Assistant/ Outreach Assistant Elizabeth Butters |
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Library Assistant Carol Davis |
The Laurens County Library is a county-wide system operating two branches, a bookmobile and book deposits for senior citizens. The Library is governed by a seven member Board of Trustees appointed by the Laurens County Council. Most of the Library’s funding is allocated by Laurens County Council, but support is also received from the State of South Carolina, from the cities of Laurens and Clinton, through federal grants for specific projects and from patron donations.
A sculpture designed and built by students of School District #55 stands on the grounds of the Library. Linda Revis, Art teacher, was in charge of the project and was instrumental in getting the work placed here so that it would be in a prominent place in the county.
The artist-in-residence who helped the students is Bob Doster, internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor. He works from the Backstreet Studio in Lancaster, SC. A grant allowed the school district to retain him to teach the students and to help design the sculpture.
The design of the sculpture has no specific meaning or representation. Students at E.B. Morse Elementary School submitted sections of the design and Mr. Doster helped coordinate these into the final structure.
After the design was completed, welding students at Laurens District #55 High School, under the direction of their teacher Tony Wilson, built the sculpture.
The metal for the project was donated by Consolidated Fabricators of Clinton, SC.
An Invitation to Join the Friends of the Library
Your membership helps us support the library with special programs and by purchasing needed equipment and materials for our county library system. Take time to be a friend—print the membership form and send your dues today!
Click link below to download the membership form
Friends of the Library Application
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Board of Trustees
Wanda Woody-Workman, Chairman Clinton, SC | Shirley Jefferson, Co-vice-chairman Laurens, SC |
Amy Adams Laurens, SC | Annette Senn Crawford Joanna, SC |
Pamela Bennett Waterloo, SC | Rose A. Blackstone Gray Court, SC |
Velma M. Austin Clinton, SC | Renita Barksdale, Library Director, ex-officio |
Board Meeting Minutes