Kershaw County Library

Kershaw County Library Literary and technical resources for all with convenient locations in Camden, Elgin, & Bethune.

Don't miss out on these important upcoming Law Talks at KCL Elgin & KCL Bethune!On Monday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 PM, KCL Elgi...
09/05/2026

Don't miss out on these important upcoming Law Talks at KCL Elgin & KCL Bethune!

On Monday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 PM, KCL Elgin is hosting associate attorney Emily Reich to discuss Wills, Estate, and Probate. Sign up to reserve your free seat at https://kershawcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/17348204

On Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5 PM, KCL Bethune is hosting local attorney Joshua Ayers to discuss Wills & Estate Planning.

@đź–¤ The Southern Gothic Festival website and full schedule are LIVE! www.southerngothicfestival.comThis year, we've partn...
09/04/2026

@đź–¤ The Southern Gothic Festival website and full schedule are LIVE!
www.southerngothicfestival.com

This year, we've partnered with The Southern Gothic Podcast (no relation) to produce a fascinating episode on Camden's favorite ghost, Agnes of Glasgow. You can start your Southern Gothic journey now by listening wherever you find your favorite podcasts or going to www.southerngothicmedia.com/agnes

Host Brandon Schexnayder will be one of the many presenters at the festival. Hauntings, history, lit, lore, and more return to Camden October 9-10.

Most festival programs presented by KCL are FREE with no reservations required.

👻 Explore the schedule. Listen to Agnes. Make your plans for October 9–10.

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Southern Gothic Festival

Don't get caught without a good book this long weekend! 🛑 All KCL branches will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for ...
09/03/2026

Don't get caught without a good book this long weekend! 🛑 All KCL branches will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. Make sure to visit us today, tomorrow, or Saturday to grab your weekend entertainment. Books, movies, audiobooks—we've got you covered! 📚🍿 See you soon!

Got a minute to share your ideas? We’re always looking for new ideas and fresh ways to level up your library experience,...
09/02/2026

Got a minute to share your ideas? We’re always looking for new ideas and fresh ways to level up your library experience, and we need your help to do it! We’d love to hear what you think, what you love, and what we can do better. Could you take a few quick minutes to fill out our Library Feedback Survey? Your opinion means a lot to us, and we read every single response. Just click the link below to get started. Thanks so much for helping us grow!

https://bit.ly/KCLSurvey26

A library card unlocks something for every interest. You can explore new stories, join our engaging community events lik...
09/01/2026

A library card unlocks something for every interest. You can explore new stories, join our engaging community events like book clubs and game nights, or simply enjoy a quiet study room or cozy reading nook. Whatever you're looking for, there's a place for you here. Get your card today at any of our three branches or the bookmobile.

Refer friends and win! Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with our referral competition from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30. Pick up referral cards at the front desk and pass them to non-members. You'll earn 1 point for every new account opened with your referral card, and the top referrer wins our Grand Prize! (Open to active cardholders; library staff excluded).

Thank you to all of the families and friends who came out to our Family Tabletop Game Night this past Friday! We had so ...
08/31/2026

Thank you to all of the families and friends who came out to our Family Tabletop Game Night this past Friday! We had so much fun and are looking forward to our next Family Night, on Friday, September 25, from 5:30 - 9:30 PM! We hope to see you there!

*Photo credits: Conor Rom, Mana Rock Gaming

Open Game Night for teens ages 12-17 is coming up quickly on Fri. Sept. 4, from 6 PM to 10 PM! Open Game Night is where ...
08/31/2026

Open Game Night for teens ages 12-17 is coming up quickly on Fri. Sept. 4, from 6 PM to 10 PM! Open Game Night is where teens can gather to play an expansive selection of library board and role-playing games with other gaming teens. Registration is required for this event, so make sure to sign your teen up using the link below.

https://kershawcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/17238546

It'll be here before you know it! The Annual Friends of Kershaw County Library Book Sale begins on Thurs. Sept. 10 with ...
08/26/2026

It'll be here before you know it! The Annual Friends of Kershaw County Library Book Sale begins on Thurs. Sept. 10 with Friends' Night, from 5 PM to 8 PM. You can join at the door! The sale opens to the general public on Fri. Sept. 11 from noon to 8 PM.

Friends are still looking for volunteers to help with the sale. You can browse times and sign up at the link below.
https://volunteersignup.org/JK3YX

Bonus Borrows Start Today on Hoopla!No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against...
08/25/2026

Bonus Borrows Start Today on Hoopla!
No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available the last seven days of each month. Enjoy Hoopla all month long!

Join us at KCL Camden on Fri. Aug. 28 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM for Family Tabletop Gaming Night. Enjoy games like Dungeon...
08/24/2026

Join us at KCL Camden on Fri. Aug. 28 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM for Family Tabletop Gaming Night. Enjoy games like Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, indie board games, and more. It's a great time to enjoy playing and having fun at the library!

This event is for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

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1304 Broad Street
Camden, SC
29020

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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