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About Us

The Darlington County Library System is your place for information, insight, inspiration, and innovation.  The Library offers a wide range of services, programs, and collections for all ages.

The Library has locations in Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar, and Society Hill.  The System’s administrative offices are located in Darlington.

The Library is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Darlington County Council.   It meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.

Most of the library’s funding is allocated by County Council.  Some funding is received directly from the State of South Carolina through per capita funding.  Our Friends’ organizations contribute significantly to our operations as do customer donations.

The Library is part of the Palmetto Polaris Library Consortium.  It is made up of six members: Darlington, Dillon, Georgetown, Marion, Marlboro, and Sumter Counties.  The integrated system allows our customers have access to a combined collection of over 850,000 items, including e-books and e-audiobooks.

Board of Trustees

The Library is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Darlington County Council.   It meets the third Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November at 5 p.m.  The meeting rotate between the Library’s four locations.

Learn More About Our Board

Last year alone, we had

210,507

visitors

194,351

items borrowed

1,500

programs attended

129,441

computer sessions logged

Strategic Plan

  • 2019-2021 
  • 2015-2018 
  • 2015-2018 Full Version

Annual Report

  • Annual Report Fact Sheet 2014
  • Annual Report Fact Sheet 2015
  • Annual Report Fact Sheet 2016
  • Annual Report Fact Sheet 2017
  • Annual Report Fact Sheet 2018
  • Annual Report Fact Sheet 2019
  • Annual Report Fact Sheet 2021

Recognition and Awards

Jimmy Newsom Signature Award

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Library Statistics

  • Annual Statistics 2011-2012 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2012-2013 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2013-2014 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2014-2015 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2015-2016 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2016-2017 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2017-2018 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2018-2019 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2019-2020 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library
  • Annual Statistics 2020-2021 – Complete statistics report for the South Carolina State Library

The Library offers adult and children’s books, e-books, audiobooks, e-audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and videocassettes.  The Library provides free access to research resources available 24/7 through our website.  DISCUS is South Carolina’s Virtual Library for 24/7 free access to an online library of thousands of databases, newspapers, magazines, and books. The Library subscribes to hundreds of magazines has something for all ages and many interests.  These magazines are available for borrowing.  The Library has local newspapers, some dating back decades.  Free Internet access is available through 61 public computers scattered across the system.  Also, free WiFi is available at all locations of the Library.

The Library offers programs for children, teens, adults, and families.  Check with your local branch for offerings and dates and time.

Locations

Branch Hours & Information

  • Administrative Offices | 843-398-4940
  • Darlington Library | 843-398-4940
  • Hartsville Library | 843-332-5115
  • Lamar Library | 843-326-5524
  • Society Hill Library | 843-378-0026

Library Program Calendar

Get the Library’s latest program calendar by clicking here!

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