Laurens County Public Library
🏢 Laurens County Public Library System · Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens County Public Library
Serving Laurens County since 1930, the Laurens County Public Library anchors Main Street with over 138,000 items, a genealogy SC Room, and a bookmobile that has delivered books to rural corners of the county for more than 80 years.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1017 West Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360
Phone: (864) 681-7323
Website: lcpl.org
Plus Code: 866VFXV8+93 (Laurens, SC)
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📖 About Laurens County Public Library
The Laurens County Public Library opened on March 1, 1930, in the Laurens City Hall, with Mrs. Clyde Ray as its first librarian. It has grown into a two-branch county system — the main branch on West Main Street in Laurens and the Clinton Branch at 304 W. Pitts Street — plus a bookmobile program that dates to 1940, when the county purchased its first dedicated outreach vehicle. The collection now holds approximately 138,000 physical items covering books, periodicals, audiobooks, and video. A dedicated SC Room provides access to South Carolina and local genealogy materials, including maps, microforms, pamphlets, and archival collections. Cardholders also gain free access to DISCUS (South Carolina's statewide digital library), Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest for family history research, and eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Jasmine Digital Library consortium.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Established March 1, 1930 — one of the early county library systems in upstate South Carolina
- Bookmobile service since 1940, including 75+ years of continuous outreach to rural Laurens County communities
- SC Room with local history maps, microforms, pamphlets, and archival collections for genealogy research
- Two-branch system serving both Laurens (main) and Clinton, plus book deposits for senior citizens
- Free DISCUS statewide databases and eBooks through the Jasmine Digital Library consortium
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Laurens County cardholders unlock free digital resources from South Carolina's statewide library network:
📚 Services
- SC Room for local history and genealogy research (maps, microforms, archival materials)
- Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
- Bookmobile outreach to rural Laurens County communities
- Book deposits for senior citizens and homebound patrons
- Meeting room reservations
- Holds Locker pickup service
- Interlibrary loan
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's story times at both branches and community centers
- Teen programs and activities
- Adult programming and events
- LEGO Build and creative drop-in programs
- Summer reading challenge for all ages
- Genealogy research assistance
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Laurens County Public Library first open?
The library opened on March 1, 1930, in the Laurens City Hall. Mrs. Clyde Ray was appointed the first librarian, and the founding board chair, Mrs. M. L. Copeland, served until 1957. The first county bookmobile followed in March 1940, marking a major expansion of service to rural parts of the county.
What is in the SC Room at the Laurens branch?
The SC Room is a local history and genealogy collection holding materials specific to Laurens County and South Carolina — including maps, microforms, pamphlets, and archival records. It is a starting point for researching local families, the county's history, and South Carolina heritage. Staff can assist with research appointments.
Does the library offer bookmobile service?
Yes. The Laurens County Public Library has operated a bookmobile continuously since 1940 — over 80 years of outreach — bringing library materials to rural communities throughout the county. The program also includes book deposits at senior centers. Check the library's bookmobile schedule at lcpl.org or call (864) 681-7323.
What is DISCUS and can I use it from home?
DISCUS (Digital Information for South Carolina Users) is South Carolina's statewide virtual library, funded by the state General Assembly and managed by the SC State Library. It gives every South Carolina resident — including Laurens County cardholders — free 24/7 access to hundreds of databases covering magazines, newspapers, academic journals, maps, and videos. Access it at scdiscus.org with your library card.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
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