History

The library was organized December 13, 1939, and it opened March 25, 1940. The library was formed in a vacant room in the old Cherokee County High School with 202 books. On October 1, 1943, the library was moved to the American Legion Hall.

In 1950, Legionaries objected to the Legion Hall being used for library service. They moved the library into two rooms in the courthouse basement. In 1966, the library moved into four rooms in the courthouse annex basement.

In 1970, the library had out-grown its facilities. Miss Ethel Morrison deeded two and one-half acres on May Street for the new building site. The dedication of the new building and open house was on January 26, 1975.

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Services

• Three on-line computers for public access
• Summer Reading Program
• Photocopying (.10 cents per sheet)
• Fax ($.50 for 1st sheet, $1.00 for every other)
• Video/Audio cassettes
• Interlibrary Loan
• Large Print Books
• Accelerated Reader Books

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Policies

• Materials may be borrowed by anyone who has a valid library card from Cherokee County Public Library.
• A parent or guardian must sign for a child who is under 16 years of age. The parent or guardian is responsible for the materials and overdue fines.
• A picture ID is required. If the patron does not have an ID then proof of identification is required.
• Patrons must have their own card to check out their books.
• Books may be borrowed for a two week period and may be rechecked if there is no waiting list.
• First check out is limited to one book.
• No food or drinks allowed in the library.
• Overdue fines are $.10 per day/per book.
• The patron is responsible for all materials checked out on their card.

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Staff