Georgetown County Library, serving an area of 56,000 residents, has a collection of 120,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 6,900 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 18 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 2 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $160,000. Patrons make 250,000 visits annually, and check out materials 220,000 times. Thirty percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
405 Cleland Street, Georgetown South Carolina 29440
Telephone
843-546-2521
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Moncks Corner) Berkeley County Library
(Myrtle Beach) Chapin Memorial Library
(Georgetown) Georgetown County Library System
(Conway) Horry County Memorial Library
(Conway) Horry County Memorial Library
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02/21 Coming to The Georgetown area
Colleton County Rice Festival Walterboro SC April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Seafoodfest on the River Savannah GA May3-5 There is something for everyone as the price points and medium are wonderfully varied. Also make sure you check out the hot new stuff up and down River Street in over one hundred shops, restaurants and pubs!
Spoleto Festival Charleston SC May24-June9 Spoleto Festival has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals and as one of the most significant arts organizations in the Southeast.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
Savannah Irish Festival Savannah GA February15 This weatherproof family event offers a celebration of Irish Heritage through music, song, dance, entertainment, food, art, vendors, crafts and much more. Held in February. Call for more details.
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