Homebound service greenville sc county library system. The durham county library bookmobile provides individualized library service to a diverse population throughout durham county that otherwise does not have access to library services. If you dont already have a library card and are a greenville county resident at least 18 years of age, you may sign up for an ecard. A few years later, after money was again donated to establish and maintain a demonstration of bookmobile service both in the parker district and in the county, a. Tyger bridge road and fews bridge road in the blue ridge area. And the bookmobile still makes weekly stops delivering books and fond memories. Established in 1921 with only 500 books, the greenville county library system has grown into eleven locations and a website offering information, entertainment, and enrichment with nearly 1 million available items. A bookmobile serves the rural parts of the county and homebound service is available to those who cannot visit a local library. Greenville county library system institutions south. Visit any branch and you will find a welcoming place offering free internet access, books, dvds, music, online resources, research assistance, genealogy help, programs for all ages. The friends of the greenville county library system is a 501c3 organization that provides financial and volunteer support for public programs and publications of the greenville county library system through various fundraising projects.
New library card designs available at greenville county libraries. You can also find beginning reader and picture books on overdrive, as well as books for older children, by browsing by subject under juvenile fiction and juvenile nonfiction. Explore weddings, venues, and vendors in greenville, sc, us. Its collection provides the same material formats available at branch locations, including bestsellers and popular audiovisual materials and patrons may request items from any library location to be routed to their bookmobile stop. Ask a librarian greenville sc county library system. The second bookmobile was built on a dodge chassis and began serving rural areas in december 1924. With 9 locations and a bookmobile, the anderson county library system provides free access to inform. Closed holiday closures conshohocken free library address. When i became director of the greenville county library in south carolina in 1974 the library system had five bookmobiles including one outreach bookmobile. No overdue fines are being charged during our closure. To request a scheduled extension service delivery, please contact our extension services department at the greenville public library at 9375483915 ext. A bookmobile serves the rural parts of the county and homebound service is available to those who cannot visit a local. Apr 11, 2020 long time patron and friend of the anderson county library bookmobile.
The extension service was formerly operated out of the bookmobile, but with the retirement of the bookmobile we continue delivering library materials to those without access to the library. The spartanburg county public libraries inperson events and programs are cancelled through may 31. They can be picked up at any greenville county library branch, including at the bookmobile. Today, the bookmobile still serves rural areas of spartanburg county and visits local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The library system had a long history of providing bookmobile service dating back to the 1920s when the greenville public library was established. Courtesy of the national records and archives administration. The public libraries in or near pitt county, nc, including pitt county public library location, finance, staff, volume, program, etc. The greenville county library has won numerous awards, among these five john cotton dana awards for various programs and public relations activities. Greenville county library bookmobile communitywalk. Your online library greenville sc county library system. What is the phone number of the greenville county library bookmobile in greenville. Mar 17, 2020 the library systems historic images collections showcase the rich and varied history of greenville and the upstate of south carolina. More info greenville county library bookmobile 25 heritage green place greenville, sc 29601 directions.
Title ascending title descending subject ascending subject descending description ascending description descending. The taylors branch of the greenville county library was founded on november 20, 1973. Recipients of this service are adults who cannot provide their own transportation because of a disability and who do not have a care provider who can check out materials for them. Greenville county library bookmobile svc greenville, south carolina library outlet. Home locations events using the library about us contact site index. Mcpheeters started work as a teacherlibrarian at st.
This ledger is held by the greenville county library systems south carolina room. Parker purchased a threequarterton truck, and had it fitted with glass doors, thus introducing the first ever bookmobile in the south to meet the needs of greenville countys mill communities. More info greenville county library system 25 heritage green place greenville, sc 29601 directions. Greenville, sc libraries information and locations. The greenville county library system traces its beginnings to 1921 when. Greenville library unveils new bookmobile at mondays event. The library systems bookmobile makes regular stops to rural areas in. The bookmobile visits neighborhoods, daycare and senior centers, nursing homes, and schools in greenwood county. I am going to miss her bright smile her wonderful sense of humor and most of all her greeting i am so glad to see you and the challenge of reading her request list. Later she was a librarian at the phillis wheatley branch of the greenville public library, where she drove the bookmobile throughout the county s rural areas. The bookmobile served the westside regularly until 1975 when the west. Sheppard memorial library, all branch libraries, and the bookmobile remain closed to the public at this time due to covid19. Pitt county bookmobile state library of north carolina. When i became director of the greenville county library in south carolina in 1974 the library system had five bookmobiles including one.
The state library has also provided temporary access to, a great homework help resource including access to live tutoring for students in grades k12. We visit over 60 locations each month, driving on highways and back country roads. Few libraries in south carolina experienced the growth and development which has taken place at the greenville county library since its reorganization as a unified county library system in the 1960s. Greenville county, south carolina, public library history. You dont have any featured questions yet, you can go add featured questions by editing this box. The bookmobile will not operate if greenville county schools are closed due to inclement weather. These popup events will be held in conjunction with the library systems bookmobile, as well as gardeningrelated events at other library branches. The success of this library was then the basis for the formation of south carolinas first county public library system.
The bookmobile is on the road six days a week covering over 200 miles each week. Greenville county counties south carolina digital library. Map titled, greenville county library bookmobile, showing greenville county library bookmobile. I recently acquired the first postcard shown above which depicts one of the library s first. Wnct calling all bookworms, greenvilles sheppard memorial library will unveil its new pitt county bookmobile on monday. How is the ideal beauty exemplified in aphrodite of melos. Greenville county library system bookmobiles south. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the greenville county library system digital collection.
The greenville county library operated a bookmobile in the 1920s that was used by both africanamerican and white students. We are preparing for public reentry to library facilities as we progress through phased reopening. Greenville county encourages those needing to pay taxes to avoid coming inside. Greenville county library bookmobile svc greenville. May 09, 2020 sheppard memorial library, all branch libraries, and the bookmobile remain closed to the public at this time due to covid19. In 1923, the greenville public library converted a ford truck into a library truck. Greenville library augusta road branch augusta road business. The greenville county library system announced tuesday they will close at 5 p. The cards, featuring several new characters and artwork, have been available since feb. The address of the greenville county library bookmobile is. Learn about working at greenville county library system.
Multiple upstate libraries closing due to coronavirus. I had the privilege of her friendship for the past almost 18 years. During the fall of 2019, the greenville county soil and water conservation district received a grant from duke energy to expand the seed library efforts. More info greenwood county library bookmobile 106 n. Now, you can visit a popup seed library during your visit to various bookmobile stops and library events throughout 2020. A new selection of library cards is available to greenville county library patrons. See more of greenville county library system on facebook. Greenville county library system libraries greenville, sc 700 followers. Greenville county celebrates national library week. Jan 24, 2020 with the programs growing demand and a recent grant awarded from duke energy, the seed library will be making appearances across greenville county in 2020. Library development state library of north carolina 109 east jones street raleigh, nc 27601. Since that time, growing communities have gradually replaced bookmobile stops with branch library locations. Recipients of this service are adults who cannot provide their own transportation because of a disability and who do not have a. Information and location for greenville county library bookmobile in greenville, sc homefacts greenville county.
Today, the library system has grown to twelve locations. Greenville county library system request to purchase property. Greenville county library bookmobile in greenville, sc. Greenville county library system, 25 heritage green pl. In the 1920s the bookmobile had been begun stopping every other week in taylors at the first baptist church, but eventually the growth of the community warranted its. Greenville county library bookmobile created by evalib. It began service to the textile mill communities in the parker district in september of that year. Greenville county library system request to purchase property 4031 n. Greenville county schools overdrives digital bookmobile.
New library card designs available at greenville county. See who you know at greenville county library system, leverage your professional network, and get hired. In the 1920s the bookmobile had been begun stopping every other week in taylors at the first baptist church, but eventually the growth of the community warranted its own branch. Where is the greenville county library bookmobile in. The digital bookmobile is a community outreach vehicle for public libraries and schools to promote their digital catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and streaming video to their communities. The bookmobile visits 10 locations in rural areas of greenville county. Albans county training school, in simpsonville, south carolina. What is the phone number of the greenville county library. This service delivers items to greenville county residents who are otherwise unable to gain access to the library s physical collection. Greenville county library system taylors branch south. Mar 11, 2020 a new selection of library cards is available to greenville county library patrons. Public campaigns for funds were conducted to make the county wide service a genuine reality and an active bookmobile service was provided throughout the county. Pitt county bookmobile can be reached at 2523294580.