May 27, 2009
Marion school gets $6,000 grant for library
Johnakin Middle School in Marion has received a $6,000 grant from the Laura Bush foundation to help update its library.
May 18, 2009
Literacy Council to hold its annual Used Book Sale
The Florence Area Literacy Council will hold its annual Used Book Sale to help fund some of the organization’s adult literacy programs.
March 23, 2009
Florence Area Literacy Council to hold ‘A Novel Event’
It’s that time of year again where adults can dress up as their favorite book characters.
March 04, 2009
Consumer affairs, library to have shred day in Florence
The S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs is partnering with the Florence County Public Library System to host sponsor a free shred day March 11.
February 19, 2009
Author to promote book at concert, book signing
Pastor Louise Goings of Outreach Family Fellowship in Dillon and Florence has released her latest book, which is titled, “When Your Dreams Don’t Come True.”
January 15, 2009
Florence company to build 3 new county branch libraries
A Florence company will build the new Johnsonville, Olanta and Timmonsville branch libraries for $3.15 million now that its bids have received Florence County Council’s approval.
January 14, 2009
Library meeting room named in honor of Stukes
The meeting room at the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation Library has been named in honor of a retired Francis Marion University history professor by the Friends of the Florence County Library.
January 13, 2009
Florence County Council to vote on construction of 3 libraries
Florence County Council on Thursday will hold a discussion about the Florence museum and could approve bids totaling more than $3.1 million for the construction of three new public branch libraries.
January 06, 2009
Stone to discuss “Vital Rails” at society meeting
The Pee Dee Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogical Society will meet at 3 p.m. on Jan. 11 in the Pee Dee Federal Building, 106 East Court Street, Courthouse Square, Marion. The public is invited to hear David Stone discuss his newest book.
December 26, 2008
Look Ahead: Florence libraries anticipate building, cuts
FLORENCE — The coming year looks bright in terms of new construction and programs in the Florence County Library System, but the downside likely will come in the form of deeper state aid cuts.
December 11, 2008
Library attractive in tough economic times
Since times are rather challenging, a lot of people have turned to an old standby that, pretty much, costs them nothing—their local library
October 17, 2008
Literacy council seeks volunteers
The Florence Area Literacy Council is seeking volunteers to share some of their time to help participating adults improve their reading, writing and math skills.
October 08, 2008
Yard sale to benefit area literacy efforts
The Morning News will have a yard sale from 6 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Florence Civic Center to raise funds for its Newspaper in Education program.
September 23, 2008
Man uses magic to get students reading
Mark Daniel visits elementary students at The Byrnes Schools to promote reading through his program “To Catch a READasaurus,” a 45-minute show that blends storytelling, puppetry and magic .
July 04, 2008
Rutledge Book Club meets
The Rutledge Book Club recently held its last monthly meeting for the year.
