Opening date not yet determined
From staff reports
It’s been long talked about and it’s finally here.
The Beaufort County Library officially announced Thursday, Oct. 12 that the Port Royal Library will become the sixth branch of the Beaufort County Library system. It will join the five existing library branches: Beaufort (1992), Bluffton (2002), Hilton Head (1998), Lobeco (2003), and St. Helena (2012).
The new branch will assume the space of the former Beaufort County Senior Services building at 1408 Paris Avenue in downtown Port Royal.
Beaufort County Council awarded the renovation contract to Beaufort Construction, LLC during the Monday, Oct. 9 meeting
“The new library in Port Royal will be a great asset to the community of northern Beaufort County accessible by visitors to Cypress Wetlands, the Sands, nearby businesses, students, residents, retirees, golf carts and vehicles,” Beaufort County Councilwoman Alice Howard said in a news release. “I foresee a gathering place for all ages and stages. Beaufort County is very excited about this addition to the library system.”
The building will offer, in addition to its book collection, a meeting room, study room, printer, copier, fax/scan unit, computers, Wi-Fi, and spaces for children, teens, and adults.
An opening date has not yet been determined. Follow the branch’s progress by staying tuned to the library’s Port Royal Branch webpage at www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/port-royal-branch.
“As Beaufort County continues to grow, the Library Board of Trustees thank the County for recognizing the importance of the library in every community and supporting new spaces to inform, inspire, and empower each of its citizens,” Chair of the Library Board of Trustees Lynne Miller said.
Job opportunities for the new branch positions will be posted on the Beaufort County Government Employee Opportunities page as the opening date draws closer.
“Working to bring this library to life has been a gift,” Library Director Amanda Dickman said in a release. “We can’t wait to unveil this gift to a community that has already welcomed it.”
