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On March 12, 2019 in County News
Conway, South Carolina-The Socastee Library, a branch of the Horry County Memorial Library System, has been awarded a $10,000 American Dream Literacy Initiative Grant by the American Library Association and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The grant will be used to establish an “English Language Learners” (ELL) program at the Socastee Library to assist various communities to learn English. The grant is one of 16 that have been awarded across the United States through a competitive, peer-reviewed application process for which 98 libraries applied.
The library will host small group instruction Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., one-on-one conversation instruction, where students will need make an appointment during library hours, and “Let’s Speak English”, a conversational session that will be held Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The grant money will be also be used to purchase technology such as iPads and a mobile Smart Board. This technology will enable staff and volunteers to interact with students while conducting the programs and will allow students to learn or improve their English speaking, reading, and writing skills.
The Socastee Library will continue to partner with Horry County Adult Education to improve lives in our community and advocate for literacy. The library is also in the planning stages of partnering with the Horry County Literacy Council to create additional support for the community and to offer tailored assistance to attendees of the offered programs.
For more information, please contact the Socastee Library at (843) 215-4700.
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On August 24, 2018 in Events
Conway, South Carolina – The Horry County Memorial Library System and the Horry County Literacy Council have teamed up to host the 2018 International Literacy Day Celebration. International Literacy Day was declared by UNESCO in 1966 and is celebrated annually on September 8th to bring attention to global literacy needs. This year’s theme is “Literacy and Skills Development” which highlights child and adult literacy.
As part of the celebration, everyone is invited to the Carolina Forest Library September 8, 2018, for free family events throughout the day including tandem reading, bilingual story time, personal reflections on literacy, refreshments, and information about services and resources offered by the Horry County Memorial Library System and the Horry County Literacy Council. The full schedule is as follows:
9 a.m.
Horry County Memorial Library System information table and library card sign-up.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Horry County Literacy Council information table
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Presentations by the Carolina Forest Library & the Horry County Literacy Council
Tandem reading presented by the Carolina Forest Library
Bilingual story time presented by the Horry County Literacy Council
The Carolina Forest Library is located at 2250 Carolina Forest Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. For more information, contact the library at (843) 915-5282.
On July 3, 2018 in County News
Conway, South Carolina – Horry County Memorial Libraries officials are excited to announce a new program designed to bring stories to life for young readers, Adventure Packs. Adventure packs are themed book bags that children and their families can check out from the library that include collections of books, launch pads, activities, games, and DVDs.
Adventure packs are perfect for story time, with themes that allow children to learn and explore, such as the beach, zoo animals, and pirates. In addition to the story time packs, the libraries will offer S.T.E.M. kits that focus on subjects like computer coding and flight. There are also sensory friendly kits that cover topics like anxiety, social skills, and feelings. A selection of these packs are available at every Horry County Memorial Library for a 14 day checkout with a valid library card.
Director of Libraries Cynthia Thornley says, “We are pleased to offer adventure packs to the children and families who visit our libraries. Our librarians put a great deal of thought into each pack, ensuring that every adventure will engage children and help them discover exciting things about the world around them.”
For more information on the Adventure Packs program or Horry County Memorial Libraries, visit https://www.horrycounty.org/Departments/Libraries.
On June 14, 2018 in Closings, County News
Conway, South Carolina – Due to a maintenance issue, the North Myrtle Beach branch of the Horry County Memorial Library will close Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 2:30 p.m.
During the closure, patrons are encouraged to visit the Horry County Memorial Library’s other nine locations throughout Horry County.
For a list of locations or more information visit the Horry County Memorial Library online or contact the Horry County Memorial Library Administrative offices at 843-915-5285.
UPDATE 06/15/18: The Library will reopen at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018.
On November 9, 2017 in Closings
Conway, South Carolina – All Horry County offices, other than public safety operations, will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2017, and Friday, November 24, 2017, in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular courts may be in operation in the Horry County Government & Justice Center and all jurors, witnesses, etc. will be required to be present.
In addition to the above dates:
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