Reference Services
The library has a fully staffed and knowledgeable Reference Department to assist with your information needs. Our reference collection consists of a broad range of titles.
The Library also provides access to online databases.
In addition to on-site reference assistance, the staff is available by phone for brief reference questions or by email at sumref1@gmail.com.
Curbside Service
The Sumter County Library is currently offering curbside service for our patrons at the Main Library and the Wesmark Library.
General Guidelines
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You must have a valid library card.
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Pick up will only be available at the Main library and the Wesmark library. We cannot offer pick up from the bookmobile or our South Sumter branch.
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Pick up is only available from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM Mondays through Fridays
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You can request ten items per patron per pick up.
Requesting Items
Place a hold online by clicking the “Search the Catalog” button. We will contact you to arrange a time for pick up when your request is ready.
Email your request to sumref1@gmail.com,.and we will contact you when your items are ready for pick up.
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Or fill out the contact form below.
Please include the following in your email:
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Your name as it appears on your library account
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Your library card number
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Your address and phone number
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The title and author of the book you are requesting.
Call the Main library at 803-773-7273 or the Wesmark library at 803-469-8110. Please have your library card, as well as the title and author you would like to request.
Picking Up
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Park in front of the main entrance.
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Call the library and give your name and color and make of your vehicle.
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A library staff member will bring your request and set it by your vehicle. Please wait until the staff member has walked away before you collect your items.
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As a courtesy to other patrons, please return items on or before the due date. Returns must be placed in the book drop of the library the items came from.