Kershaw County Library
🏢 SC Lends Consortium · Camden, South Carolina
Kershaw County Library
Kershaw County Library serves Camden, South Carolina — a city steeped in Revolutionary War history and the oldest inland city in the state — from its headquarters at 1304 Broad Street, providing evening hours twice a week, a SC State Park Pass checkout program, a community health worker, and free access to DISCUS, South Carolina's statewide virtual library.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1304 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
Phone: (803) 425-1508
Website: kershawcountylibrary.org
Plus Code: 866X69XV+X2 (Camden, SC)
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📖 About Kershaw County Library
Kershaw County Library is the public library system for Kershaw County, South Carolina, serving the county seat of Camden along with surrounding communities through four service points: the Camden Branch (main), Elgin Branch, Bethune Branch, and a bookmobile. The library is a member of SC Lends, a consortium of twenty South Carolina library systems, giving cardholders seamless access to the collections of member libraries across the state. Camden itself is one of South Carolina's oldest and most historically significant cities, incorporated in 1791 and known as the site of the Battle of Camden (1780) during the American Revolutionary War. The library's Community Health Worker service connects patrons to resources around healthcare, housing, food, and other essential needs — reflecting the library's role as a community anchor beyond books.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours Tuesdays and Thursdays until 7pm for working families and students
- SC State Park Pass checkout — borrow passes for free access to South Carolina state parks
- Community Health Worker on staff — connects patrons to healthcare, housing, and food assistance
- Bookmobile brings library services to communities throughout Kershaw County
- SC Lends membership: access materials from twenty South Carolina library systems
- MiFi (mobile hotspot) lending for home internet access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Kershaw County cardholders can read, research, and learn for free through South Carolina's statewide and local digital resources:
📚 Services
- SC State Park Pass checkout — free access to South Carolina state parks
- MiFi (mobile hotspot) lending for home internet
- Community Health Worker connecting patrons to healthcare, housing, and food resources
- Bookmobile serving communities throughout Kershaw County
- Public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing
- Interlibrary loan through the SC Lends consortium
- Reader advisory and personalized book recommendations
- Research assistance and children's resources
- Meeting rooms and community event space
🎸 Programs
- Children's and youth programming at all branches
- Adult workshops and book clubs
- Community outreach events via bookmobile
- Reader advisory and monthly calendar of events across all branches
- SC Works employment and workforce resources
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SC State Park Pass program at Kershaw County Library?
The SC State Park Pass lets cardholders check out a pass for free admission to South Carolina's beautiful state parks. Just bring your library card to the Camden Branch at 1304 Broad Street and ask at the desk. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (803) 425-1508 for details on current availability and which parks participate.
What is DISCUS and how do I access it?
DISCUS is South Carolina's Virtual Library — a statewide collection of databases, ebooks, and digital resources funded by the South Carolina General Assembly. It includes SmartSearch for general research, Tutor.com for 24/7 online tutoring in English and Spanish, test preparation materials, and databases for science, history, literature, and more. Kershaw County Library cardholders access DISCUS free through scdiscus.org with their library card number.
Does Kershaw County Library offer bookmobile service?
Yes. The library operates a bookmobile that brings library services — including card registration — directly to communities and events throughout Kershaw County. For current bookmobile schedule and stops, check kershawcountylibrary.org or call the library at (803) 425-1508.
What branches does Kershaw County Library have?
The Kershaw County Library system has four service points: the Camden Branch (main library at 1304 Broad Street), the Elgin Branch, the Bethune Branch, and a bookmobile that serves the broader county. All are connected through the SC Lends consortium, so a single card works at all locations.
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