Welcome to the Harvin Clarendon County Library and to Manning, South Carolina, "Matchless for Beauty and Hospitality." Our centralized location near Interstates 95 and 26 and several major state highways, as well as a wide variety of recreational, educational and business opportunities make the county a wonderful place to live and work. Whatever your idea of relaxation or enjoyment, from fine dining to fishing, you will find it in Manning, Turbeville, Summerton, Paxville and Lake Marion.

                          The present library facility was built in 1984 through a community fundraising drive that earned the Gale Research Financial Development Award, an American Library Association award.The beautiful building contains architectural details which truly reflects the community support of the library. Manning is also the home of Peggy Parish, author of the children's series about that hapless maid named Amelia Bedelia. I have been told by friends of Ms. Parish that she really was Amelia Bedelia! A five foot bronze statue of the maid stands in our courtyard.

      The Harvin Clarendon County Library lives by it's motto found at the top of this page. We have South Carolina historical materials, resources for the present, and the "window to the future" is reflected in our electronic resources that brings the world within reach.

      I hope you enjoy your visit to our library and our county. Visit us often as we will continually be updating and improving our site.

Marilyn Tsirigotis, Director