The Timrod Library
The Timrod Library, founded in 1897, is a membership library, privately funded and open to the public.
We are an affiliate of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, helping to provide books for children from ages birth - 5 years in our community.
06/13/2026
Fun is the name of the game at the annual Timrod Library Game Day on June 24 from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Bring a group of friends and the card or board game of your choice. We’ll provide tables, chairs, and a delicious lunch.
Reservations are available for tables of four, and tickets are $30 per person. Make reservations at the Library.
Call (843) 871-4600 for tickets, details, and questions.
Space is limited: Play your cards right and reserve your table by June 17! Proceeds benefit the historic Timrod Library
06/04/2026
In the news! Timrod Library's growing affiliate program for the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
Summerville Journal Scene Berkeley Independent
Summerville's Timrod Library expands service area of Dolly Parton literacy program Since it became an affiliate of The Imagination Library in 2021, Timrod Library has funded the delivery of more than 17,000 books to the homes, hands and hearts of children
06/01/2026
Journalist and author Lindsay Street will talk about her book, "Maude Callen: Legendary Nurse Midwife of South Carolina," at the Timrod Library at 3 p.m. this SATURDAY!
Street's book illuminates the life of Maude Callen, a pioneering Black nurse-midwife, who brought life-saving healthcare to the rural South from 1923 to 1990.
Tickets are $15 and $10 for Timrod Library Members and available at the link below and at the Library. Seating is limited, so don't wait! The author’s books will be available for sale at the event.
https://www.thetimrodlibrary.org/an-afternoon-author-talk-with-lindsay-street.html
06/01/2026
Book and author event this Saturday, June 6, with Lindsay Street -- plus all the summer news in the latest Timrod Newsletter -- read it here!
https://mailchi.mp/aedd0f6f9121/timrod-newsletter-summer2026
05/22/2026
We wish you a safe celebration as you remember those that gave their lives for our freedom.
05/22/2026
Author Lindsay Street will talk about her book, "Maude Callen: Legendary Nurse-Midwife of South Carolina," at 3 p.m. this SATURDAY at the Timrod Library!
Discover the true story of Maude Callen, South Carolina's pioneering Black nurse-midwife, who brought life-saving healthcare to the rural South from 1923 to 1990.
Tickets are available at the Library and on our website at this link:
https://www.thetimrodlibrary.org/an-afternoon-author-talk-with-lindsay-street.html
We are a proud Affiliate of The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
04/06/2026
It’s time to bring your little ones to visit the Timrod for Storytime! Mark your calendar for the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning at 10:30am!
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217 Central Avenue
Summerville, SC
29483
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |