Community Partners
Friends of the Calhoun County Library – The Friends of the Calhoun County Library (FOCCL) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that sponsors and supports library book clubs, fundraisers, teen internship opportunities, and library advocacy efforts. FOCCL book sales are held in the Friends Room of the Library. Email The Friends
Calhoun County Library Teen Advisory Board – The Library appreciates the expertise and experience of teens and their educators that is provided to help design programs that are fun and meaningful at the Library. If you would like to participate in this group, please call the Library.
OCtech QuickJobs Development Center (803-874-2443) - The new side-by-side Library and QuickJobs center opened in June 2010. Residents can now take classes and access area OneStop and employment division services next door. Staff in the QuickJobs center offer assistance with job searches, resume writing, WorkKeys testing, and unemployment insurance filing. The computer lab has specialized computer programs for job seekers and is available to individuals seeking employment and OCTech students.
Calhoun County Public Schools – The Library and CCPS system work together in several capacities. Mary Jo Springs serves as an official Library / CCPS Liaison, and works with media specialists and teachers to select and provide materials for students. During the summer months, the Library serves as a testing site for youth needing to take Accelerated Reader tests. During the school year, the Library works with the Teacher Cadet program at the high school to provide after school homework help to children in grades 2-8. Teens seeking homework assistance are served by the high school's after school program. The Library also works with media centers to select materials that are not available in media centers.
First Steps of Calhoun County – Parent Educators affiliated with the First Steps programs provide quality storytime programs for toddlers at the library. Volunteers from First Steps also help with summer reading and holiday programs.
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce – The Chamber provides financial support for library programs, such as summer reading events.
The Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center – As part of the Museum's mission to support the arts and educate the public about our cultural heritage, the Museum provides financial and logistical support for library programs, such as summer reading events. The Library and Museum also offer joint programs in areas where archival information and library information services intersect, such as genealogy assistance and events about local authors.
Cross County Connection - Transportation for Orangeburg and CalhounCounties which is a cooperative effort of volunteers, agency representatives, educational institutions, and elected officials in Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties.





