Friends of the Laurens County Public Libraries

Join – Take the time to be a friend

The Friends of the Library is a volunteer group which serves as a citizens’ advisory council to the trustees and the librarian. Friends of the Library stand ready to volunteer their talents, funds, and influence to promote, improve, and expand library service.

Library Director – develops programs for the library, serves as a chief administrator for all library plains and functions and implements polices set up by the trustees.

Trustees – appointed by the Laurens County Council. The Trustees administer the budget, appoint the library director, and formulate policies for the management of the library.

Your membership helps us support the library with special programs and by purchasing needed equipment and materials for our county library system. Take time to be a friend—print the LCPL FOL Membership Form and send your dues today!

(Note: The Membership Form fields can be completed using Adobe Acrobat or a modern web browser such as Chrome.)

Our Mission

Organize – Fundraising projects
Advocate – For the library in the community
Support – Library programs


Our Libraries

Laurens Branch

Renita Barksdale
System Director/ Branch Manager

1017 W Main Street
Laurens, SC 29360

(864) 681-7323 (ext. 205)

Clinton Branch

Jamie Lambert
Deputy Director/ Branch Manager

304 W Pitts Street
Clinton, SC 29325

(864) 547-1845

Bookmobile

Lea Shepard
Bookmobile Manager

Location Varies

(864) 681-7323 (ext. 219)


Support Means Improvements

Your membership in the Friends of the Library helps support special programs and make needed equipment purchases for the Laurens and Clinton Libraries.

Here are a few ways our funds have been used:

  • Contributing toward the new bookmobile
  • Sponsoring the used book sale room
  • Providing special recognition gifts for the library staff
  • Sponsoring the children’s summer reading program
  • Funding special programs throughout the year

Questions or Wish to Give?

Contact friends@lcpl.org for your questions or interest, or donate using the button below.

We will be closed Saturday, May 23 - Tuesday, May 26 for Memorial Day and Staff Training. We will return to normal operations on Wednesday, May 27.