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Adult Collections

Book Club Kits

Expand the options your book club has through HCML Book Club Kits. Kits contain 12 copies of the same book that are checked out to one person and shared with members of their group. 

Discovery Kits

Thinking of learning a new hobby? Discovery Kits are a collection of themed materials for adults including games, craft supplies, and more.

Ukulele Kits

Ready to learn how to play a musical instrument? Check out a ukulele kit from the library! Kits include 1ukulele, 1 tuner, and 1 carrying case. 

Services for Adult

Notary Public

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Seed Library

Heritage Library's seed library

Voter Registration

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Resources for Adult

Academic Search Premier

Academic journals for scholarly research. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Adult Core Skills

Skill-building materials cover subjects like math, reading, writing, and public speaking. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

African-American History

Explore more than 500 years of African-American culture and history. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Alt HealthWatch

The many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Ancestry.com

Only accessible from within the library. Access to family history via documents that record the lineage of individuals from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and more. Note: Only accessible within the library

Applied Science & Technology

Resources on a wide variety of applied science specialties. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Bloom's Literature

Source for literary research on writers and their works throughout history and the world. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Britannica ImageQuest Jr.

More than 50,000 images and videos for students and teachers. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Britannica Library

Access to three levels: Children, Young Adults, and the Reference Center for high school students and adults. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Business Source Premier

Articles from trade magazines and peer-reviewed business journals, including the Harvard Business Review, along with Company Profiles. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Career Preparation

Learn about careers, job search, and workplace skills, and prepare for professional licensing exams.

Career Services

Resources for career services, such as creating resumes, completing applications, and preparing for interviews. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Chilton Library

Access to repair, maintenance, and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today, as well as many new vehicles. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

College Admissions Test Preparation

Prepare for exams like the ACT, SAT, AP Tests, and more. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Consumer Health Complete

Health information for the everyday healthcare consumer. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Credo Reference

Background information on topics from hundreds of full-text general and subject-specific reference titles, as well as 500,000 images and nearly 1,000 videos. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Culture Grams

Country reports that provide snapshots of the world’s cultures. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Driving Tests (SC)

Access to FREE SC DMV Practice Tests.

Education Full Text

Full-text articles on a wide range of topics in the field of education.

Explora for Public Libraries

Search interface that provides access to information from magazines and books on many topics. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

FEMA Flood Protection Library

Flood Protection Library from FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program.

FamilySearch

Search billions of ancestor profiles, photographs, and historical documents at once.

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center

Exploration and career planning for high school, undergraduate, graduate, nursing, or vocational and tech schools. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Find a Grave

Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for people worldwide.

Gale Legal Forms

Official, State Specific, Federal, Business, Personal, Real Estate, and General forms covering hundreds of legal subjects and issues. Warning: Public users should consult an attorney in their state for serious legal matters.

Gale in Context - Opposing Viewpoints

Pro and con viewpoint articles on contemporary social issues with content structured to promote critical-thinking skills and information literacy. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Gale in Context: Biography

Biographical information of people from around the world and throughout history. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

HeritageQuest Online

Comprehensive collection of genealogical and local history resources dating back to the 1700s.

High School Equivalency Center

Guided support and preparation to help earn a high school equivalency credential. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Historic American Newspapers

Provides access to selected digitized newspaper pages from 1777 to 1963.

History Reference Source

Comprehensive U.S. and world history reference resource. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Horry County Archives Center

The Horry County Archives Center on CCU Digital Commons is an online collection that preserves and provides public access to historical documents, photographs, and research materials focused on the history of Horry County and the surrounding region.

Horry County Historical Society

The Horry County Historical Society is a non-profit dedicated to preserving, researching, and sharing the rich history of Horry County, South Carolina. 

Horry County Museum

The Museum focuses on the history, pre-history, and natural history of Horry County, S.C., and educates the public about these subjects through exhibits, outreach programs, and events.

Horry Independent

Weekly newspaper serving various communities in Horry County, South Carolina.

Independent Republic Quarterly

The Independent Republic Quarterly is a publication of the Horry County Historical Society that comprises articles relating to the history of Horry County, South Carolina. The Horry County Historical Society retains all copyrights.

International Code Council

Model codes, standards, and supplements used to construct structures. Search by Code or State.

LearningExpress Library

Source for test preparation, skill building, and career resources for students, educators, and adult learners. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Literary Reference Source

Provides plot summaries, synopses, and work overviews, literary criticisms, biographies, classic and contemporary poems, short stories, and more. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Lowcountry Digital Library

Free digital access to the Lowcountry’s historical and cultural archival collections.

MasterFILE Premier

Large collection of periodicals, reference books, and more covering various general interest topics. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

My Free Taxes

File your simple federal and state tax returns online for free.

Newspaper Source Plus

Latest news from the leading national and international news sources. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

NoveList Plus

Book recommendations of fiction and nonfiction to guide older readers in finding their next title to read. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Poetry for Students

Features discussion and analysis of poems of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Points of View Reference Source

Resources that present multiple sides of an issue through persuasive arguments and essays. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Post and Courier

Daily newspaper based in Charleston, South Carolina providing news from throughout South Carolina.

Recursos para Hispanohablantes / Resources for Spanish Speakers

Prepárese para el examen de GED, Sea ciudadano estadounidense, y más. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Science Reference Source

Comprehensive full-text database covering the major scientific fields of study. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Short Stories for Students

Provides critical overviews of short stories from all cultures and time periods. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Small Business Source

Up-to-date information on topics related to starting and managing small businesses. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

South Carolina Booklists

Resources for books selected for the current year's SC Association of School Libraries book awards and reading programs. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

South Carolina State Newspapers

Access the text version of newspapers from all over the state of South Carolina.

Study SC

Learn about your community, South Carolina history, and the people who have made a significant impact on the state and the world. Also includes links to all SC Book Awards lists. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

TOPICsearch

Explore current events, social, political, and economic issues, and scientific discoveries. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

The Sun News

Twice-weekly newspaper based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina providing news from througout the Grand Strand.

Tutor.com

Real-Time Tutoring: 24 hours a day, seven days a week for English and Spanish speakers. Connect with a tutor on a variety of subjects, test prep assistance, or parent coaching. An account is not necessary to use this service. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Universal Class

Explore hundreds of engaging online courses and earn Continuing Education Units.

Value Line Investment

An online investment database.

Weiss Financial Rating

Accurate, independent ratings and financial planning tools you need to make informed decisions about your insurance, banking, and investment options.

Writer's Reference Center

Tools on how to write and research effectively, including a step-by-step guide to writing a good essay. Provided by DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library.

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