Harvin Clarendon County Library

08/26/2026

📚 A New Chapter Is Taking Shape in Turbeville! 🏗️

The Dr. Kate E. Smith Library is coming to Turbeville, and as construction continues, we’re excited to share photos, updates, and information about what you can expect as we get closer to opening day!

The Dr. Kate E. Smith Library will become part of the Clarendon County Library System, joining the Harvin Clarendon County Library and the mobile library in serving residents throughout Clarendon County.

Here are a few things to know:
📖 Your current library card will work! There is no need to get a new library card when the Dr. Kate E. Smith Library opens. Your current Harvin Clarendon County Library card will work at the new location.
🚐 The mobile library will continue serving the Turbeville area—but with a new focus. Once the new library is open, the mobile library will no longer stop at the IGA. Instead, it will focus on visiting communities surrounding Turbeville, including areas such as New Zion and Barrineau.
🎪 What about the Puddin' Swamp Festival? The new library is currently being built on the square where the festival has traditionally taken place. Whether or not the festival continues to be held in that space will be up to the Puddin' Swamp Festival Committee, and the Library looks forward to collaborating with the Committee.
📅 When will the library open? While construction is still underway, the Dr. Kate E. Smith Library is not expected to open until late spring or early summer. We still have some time to go, but we can't wait to welcome everyone when the doors finally open!

This is an exciting new chapter for Turbeville and Clarendon County. As the building continues to take shape, we'll be sharing construction photos, updates, and more information about the services, programs, and resources you can expect at the Dr. Kate E. Smith Library.

Stay tuned and follow along as we watch the Dr. Kate E. Smith Library come to life! 📚✨🏗️

08/25/2026

📚 WE’RE HIRING! 📚

The Clarendon County Library is currently accepting applications for a Part-time Circulation Assistant!

If you enjoy helping people, providing great customer service, and being part of a welcoming community environment, this could be a great opportunity for you. ❤️

💰 Pay: $14.25–$15.71/hour
📍 Locations: Manning and Turbeville
🎓 Minimum Education: High school diploma or GED
💻 Computer and customer service experience required

The Circulation Assistant will help patrons with library services, check-in/check-out, holds, printing and copying, computers and online resources, shelving materials, collection maintenance, and other daily library operations.

If you’re friendly, dependable, comfortable working with the public, and passionate about helping your community, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply today on the County's website and share this post with someone who may be a great fit!

https://www.clarendoncountysc.gov/living-here/employment-opportunities/

08/18/2026

📚✨ Book Club Reminder! ✨📚

Tomorrow is our Escape the Ordinary Book Club!

🗓️ Wednesday, August 19th
⏰ 5:30 PM
📖 Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill

Come join us for a conversation about Nesi, her ninety-six failed auditions, and her risky prayer to T’sidaan, the Fox of Tricks. 🦊

Whether you loved the book, have mixed feelings, or are still thinking it all over, we’d love to hear your thoughts!

See you tomorrow at 5:30! 💚📚

08/17/2026

Update: The ticket has been claimed.

🎟️ The Golden Ticket is STILL up for grabs! 🍫📖

Think you can figure out the secret book? Here’s an extra clue:

She was the girl everyone loved to tease,
But beneath her silence was a power no one could see.
At prom, the bullies learned they should never have pushed her too far.

Do you know the book? 👀 Come see if you are right. Collect the golden ticket and submit it to the Manning Times for a prize.

Sponsored by Coffey & McKenzie, P.A. and The Manning Times.

08/12/2026

Our services are back up! Thank you for your patience!

The Library will install new printing and faxing equipment tomorrow, August 12th. Public computers can be used but there will not be any printing, photocopying, scanning, nor faxing available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/11/2026

The Library will install new printing and faxing equipment tomorrow, August 12th. Public computers can be used but there will not be any printing, photocopying, scanning, nor faxing available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

08/07/2026

Due to Inclement Weather, the Bookmobile Stop in Paxville for today, 8/7/26, is cancelled.
Stay safe, and we'll See you in Summerton on Tuesday, 8/18/26.

08/05/2026

Congrats to our Summer Reading Prize Winners! Thank you to all who participated this year.

08/04/2026

🧶 Our Final National Block Drive Knit Night is This Thursday! 🇺🇸

Join us Thursday, August 6 at 5:00 PM for our last Knit Night participating in the 2026 National Block Drive at the Harvin Clarendon County Library!

As part of the Quilts of Valor Foundation's National Block Drive, we're creating quilt blocks that will become beautiful quilts honoring Service Members and Veterans touched by war—all while celebrating America's 250th Anniversary.

Whether you're an experienced quilter, just learning, or simply want to lend a hand, we'd love to have you join us. No matter your skill level, you can help make a difference—one block at a time. ❤️🤍💙

Bring your creativity, enjoy great company, and help us finish this meaningful project strong!

📍 Harvin Clarendon County Library
📅 Thursday, August 6
🕔 5:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

08/03/2026

A big thank you to Clarendon County Fire Rescue for taking the time to visit our library today and provide emergency preparedness training for our staff. We appreciate your dedication to keeping our community safe and for sharing your knowledge, skills, and experience with us. Thank you for all you do every day to serve Clarendon County! 🚒📚👏