Who can have a card? Saluda County residents and property owners, or non-residents who work full-time in Saluda County.
How do I get a card? It’s simple! Complete an application card and present identification showing a current mailing address such as an electric bill, driver's license, school ID, etc.
Can children have their own card? YES! Children old enough to sign their name may receive a library card. A parent or guardian must be present and able to provide a valid ID. The parent or guardian will be responsible for any fines or fees incurred by their children.
Circulation & Check-Out Questions
Can I check out books right away? ABSOLUTELY! You may check out two books the day you receive your library card.
What if I am late returning books? After a one-day grace period there is a fee of $0.10 a day per book for overdue books. ($5.00 maximum fine)
How long may I keep my books? Fourteen days for books in the regular collection and periodicals, other than the current issue. One week for videos and may be renewed once. Books may be renewed once provided there is no request by another patron. Renewals may be made by telephone. Ordinarily reference books cannot be checked out of the library.
Other Library Services
What else can I find in the library? >23,000+ books
>Audiocassettes
>Movies (All kinds! VHS and DVD)
>Parent/Teacher Resources
>Genealogy
>Local History
What other services does the library offer? >Research Assistance
>Interlibrary loan from South Carolina State Library
>Word processing software
>Copy machine ($0.10 per copy or $0.20 for both sides)
>Fax machine (No charge for local or 800# calls; $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.)
>Microfilm reader
>Vertical file and special collections
