Your library card is the key to exploring your family tree , helping your kids do better in school , learning new job and computer skills , checking out passes for free admission to state parks , streaming movies and music , downloading e-books , and much more .
There are currently 10 libraries open to the public throughout Horry County .
There is also a Bookmobile to provide outreach services for all communities . The library ’ s official website , HCML . org , has information regarding library cards , making donations , joining book clubs , getting kids involved , hours , and scheduled events .
The address of the Conway Library is 801 Main St . The Conway Library is open 8 a . m . - 8 p . m . Monday through Thursday , 8 a . m . - 6 p . m . on Friday and 9 a . m . - 5 p . m . Saturday .
Check us out on the web or give us a call at 843-915-7323 ( READ ). The Conway Library staff is ready and willing to assist citizens with access to digital collections , children ’ s activities , book recommendations , curbside pickup , and the self-checkout system . With tax season coming quickly , federal tax booklets and forms will be available at Conway Library , along with free income tax preparation .
The library offers a wide range of programs for children of all ages . Story times , Music and Movement , 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten , Scavenger Hunts and much more ! Adventure Packs are available for checkout and include books and fun activities in a backpack .
The goal is to have parents and children bond over a love of reading . There are even programs for infants , such as Baby Story Time .
Lynn Doyle , assistant director of libraries , says “ reading to young children is the most important prerequisite to them being successful in school .”
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages children to set a goal of reading 1,000 books before they begin school . They earn a place on the Wall of Star Readers for every 100 books they read ( or have read to them ). They also receive a book from the library they get to keep . Once they reach 1,000 books , they receive a certificate and a special surprise .
The library offers contactless curbside pickup for patrons who choose to utilize the service .
Curbside pickup is available during daylight business hours at all locations .
Many services are also available virtually through the library ’ s electronic resources . There are practice tests for the GED , SAT and AP exams , civil service exams and exams for military and professional licensing . Homework help is available through tutor . com . Local and family history online research is available through Ancestry . com and Heritage Quest .
For the eBook enthusiast , the library offers two free apps : cloud-
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KEITH JACOBS | INFO @ MYHORRYNEWS . COM The Conway Library is at 801 Main St . It ’ s open 8 a . m . - 8 p . m . Monday through Thursday , 8 a . m . - 6 p . m . on Friday and 9 a . m . - 5 p . m . Saturday .
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Library and hoopla .
With cloudLibrary , cardholders can check out three items at a time from a collection of awardwinning fiction , biographies , celebrity book club reads , and much more ! With hoopla , cardholders enjoy seven checkouts each month from a selection of movies , music , television shows , comics , ebooks , and audiobooks .
Content can be streamed or downloaded on a device for offline access .
The library has collections of special items such as Discovery Kits , Adventure Packs , cake pans , ukuleles and book club kits . Items are being continuously added for the convenience and enjoyment of library patrons . Stay tuned for more exciting “ things ” coming soon .
To learn more or to inquire about signing up for a library card , please call ( 843 ) 915-7323 ( READ ).
The Conway Library staff would love to talk to you about all the library has to offer .