News and Announcements

Horry County, South Carolina – The North Myrtle Beach branch of the Horry County Memorial Library will host free events throughout the summer for area teens in grades 6 through 12:

June 1-August 10-Beneath the Surface Art Contest
Prize: $25 gift certificate
Open to grades 6-12. Any medium and style including photography are welcome. Unlimited entries. Contest runs from June 1- August 10. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Amazon and their art will be displayed in the Teen room at the NMBL!

June 15 at 11 a.m.-Caribbean Luau
Summer Reading Kickoff! The library will have smoothies, games, and music by teenage steel drummer Justin Matthews.

June 29 at 11 a.m. - Martial Arts FTW
The Korean martial art Tae Kwon Do will be demonstrated by 3rd Degree black belt Kelly Willard.

July 13 at 11 a.m. - In the Dark with Shadow Art
Teens are invited to drop by the Library and try out Shadow Art.

July 27 at 11 a.m.-Steampunk Kaleidoscopes
Steampunk is a combination of Victorian era style, awesome steam powered technology, and otherworldly plot lines. Teens will make their own metallic cog-and-gear steampunk Kaleidoscope with artist Taylor Hemple!

August 3 at 11 am-Phasma Paranormal
Teens are invited to join Kelly and Mike Brosky, of Phasma Paranormal, as they talk about what they do, how they do it, and their best evidence.

August 10 @ 11 am-Rock On with Indie Band Camazotz End/ Pizza Party and Summer Reading Awards
Indie band Camazotz End will be at the North Myrtle Beach Library to rock out the Summer Reading Finale! There will be lots of pizza, mingling, and awards!

Summer Reading Prizes!
1st Place~$50 gift certificate to Amazon
2nd Place~ $25 gift certificate to Amazon
3rd Place~$10 gift certificate to Amazon

For more information, contact the North Myrtle Beach Library at 843-5281.

Conway, South Carolina – All Horry County offices, other than public safety operations, will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular courts may be in operation in the Horry County Government & Justice Center and all jurors, witnesses, etc. will be required to be present.

Conway, South Carolina – The Green Sea branch of the Horry County Memorial Library will be closed Monday, May 20, 2013, in order to conduct an inventory. The Horry County Memorial Library Board of Trustees approves each branch to close once every three years to complete an inventory of all materials. Inventories are necessary to maintain an accurate catalog of materials on hand.

Patrons are encouraged to visit one of the other nine branches. Branch locations, operating hours, and more are available on the website at www.hcml.org.

For more information, contact the Administrative offices of the Horry County Memorial Library at 843-915-1544.

Horry County, South Carolina – Weather permitting, Horry County will begin treating nearly 6,000 local catch basins over the coming weeks to reduce the mosquito population. Due to the warm winter and rainfall amounts, mosquito numbers are higher than in previous years.

County residents can help reduce mosquitoes by inspecting their property for potential breeding sites and using these preventative measures:

• Clear drainage ditches of debris and weeds.
• Keep boats drained, covered or overturned.
• Empty, overturn or remove water-holding containers.
• Change the water in pet dishes, birdbaths and containers used to root plants at least once a week.
• Clean leaves and pine straw from clogged roof gutters.
• Stock ornamental ponds with top-feeding minnows.
• Maintain swimming pools properly.
• Repair any holes in window and door screens.
• Place mosquito larvicide donuts or tablets in ditches or other areas of shallow standing water. These may be purchased at most home centers.

Citizens with concerns, complaints, or those requesting spraying

Horry County, South Carolina – The Conway branch of the Horry County Memorial Library will be celebrating South Carolina Appreciation Week, May 20-24, 2013. As part of the celebration, there will be a special visitor or event each day. Below is a schedule of events:
• Monday May 20: “A Taste of South Carolina.” From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the library will showcase South Carolina cookbooks and offer samples of delicious southern recipes.
• Tuesday May 21: At 11:30 a.m. the library will show a movie set in South Carolina (call for the title).
• Wednesday May 22: At 9 a.m., Walter Hill, director of the Horry County Museum, will share a presentation on Horry County history. At 11:00 a.m., Mrs. T. Moise will share a presentation on the Gullah language.
• Thursday May 23: From 6 p.m. until 7 p.m., Donna Johnson will share tales of South Carolina ghosts.
• Friday May 24: From 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. the Conway Library will have a drop-in barbecue tasting and voting for the favorite local barbecue.
Each event will feature typical South Carolina snacks, including boiled peanuts, benne seed wafers, and sweet tea. At the end of the week the library will give away a South Carolina “Home” print. For each event patrons attend, they will receive an entry in the drawing to win the print.
For more information, contact the Conway Library at 843-915-READ (7323).