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Laurens County Public Library 864-681-7323 |
Clinton Public Library 864-833-1853 |
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Renita Barksdale Library Director ext 205 |
Jamie Lambert Deputy Director |
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Joey Holmes Circulation Manager ext 218 |
Tammy DeWitt Library Assistant |
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Veronica Hastings Collection Development Librarian ext 209 |
Mary Ellen Lives Library Assistant |
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Robert Peake Technology Coordinator/Adult Programming ext 217 |
Dottie Lee Library Assistant Children's Storytimes |
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Caitlin Bellinger Youth Services Coordinator ext 221 |
Greg Thompson Library Assistant |
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Jordan Streett Youth Services Assistant ext 221 |
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Lea Shepard ext 219 |
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Cynthia Montgomery Processing/Repairs ext210 |
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Kathyrn Weathers Processing/Genealogy ext 211 |
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
(Note: The Membership Form fields can be completed using Adobe Acrobat or a modern web browser such as Chrome.)
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
| Wanda S. Woody, Co-vice-chairman Clinton, SC | |
| Shirley R. Jefferson, Co-vice-chairman Laurens, SC | Annette Senn Crawford Joanna, SC |
| Rose A. Blackstone Gray Court, SC | |
| Velma M. Austin Clinton, SC | Renita Barksdale, Library Director, ex-officio |
Board Meeting Minutes