The Lancaster County Library System

Library cards are free to all South Carolina residents. Those patrons who do not live within the state may obtain library cards by paying an annual fee. Library cards are issued at any Lancaster County Library branch with proof of current name and address. First time check out is limited to five items.

The card holder is responsible for all materials checked out on his or her library card. Parents are responsible for items checked out by their children. Report the loss or theft of a card promptly to avoid its unauthorized use. A card holder is responsible until loss is reported. Report address or phone number changes immediately by calling any branch.

Most items circulate for three weeks. Request books are checked out for two weeks while videos and DVDs circulate for one week.

Items can be renewed twice with the exception of videos, DVDs and Books on CD which have a renewal limit of one time. Items on hold for another patron cannot be renewed. To renew library materials you may call to request the renewal, go to the closest branch or visit our website and renew online. A pin number is required as well as your library card number to do all online transactions.  You can ask any staff member for a pin number.

Library materials may be returned to the Main branch, the Kershaw branch or the Del Webb Library at Indian Land. Outside book returns are located for your convenience at each branch.

If an item is not on the shelf, you may ask a staff member to place a hold on that item for you. You can also  go online to request items.  (NOTE:  your pin number and library card number are needed for this transaction.)  When the material is available, you will be notified by phone.

The charge for overdue items is 10 cents per day. The charge for lost materials is the replacement cost of the item. Fees may be charged for items which are returned damaged. Excessive charges for overdue, lost or damaged materials will result in loss of borrowing privileges.

The Lancaster County Library may borrow specific books, if available, from another library. Ask at the circulation desk for details about this service.

Internet and computer access, coin-op copier, fax, newspapers and census data on microfilm, notary public.  The main branch also offers an extensive genealogy and local history collection.

Check Out Limits

Adult Circulation Limits

Classified Books       15
Paperbacks              25
Magazines               10
Books on Tape         10
Videos                    6
DVDs                      6
BCDs                      6

TOTAL ITEM LIMIT:  30

Juvenile Circulation Limits
(15 years old and younger)

Total number of items not to exceed 10.

Videos and DVDs must be checked out by ADULTS.

Children's Programs

The Lancaster County Library system offers a wide variety of programs for children of all ages.  Please visit our website often for programming schedules and locations.