<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Horry County Memorial Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horry County Memorial Library]]></description><link>https://hcml.sc.gov/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:25:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hcml.sc.gov/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Horry County Employee of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horry County Memorial Library is proud to announce that two employees were nominated for the Horry County Randy Faulk Employee of the Year Award, with one of the nominees winning the award. The nominees for this prestigious recognition include: Lee Brown, Branch Librarian at Socastee Library Carissa Soukup, Youth Services Library Assistant at North Myrtle Beach Library It is with great pride that Team Horry announces Leona “Lee” Brown of Horry County Memorial Libraries as the 2025 Employee of...]]></description><link>https://hcml.sc.gov/post/horry-county-employee-of-the-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dd5b16c31b00fb8514d6f1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:48:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/8b73a5_8a520af4665540e98e36610117ac2b79/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>hcmladmin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time for Summer Reading! Now through August 7, we invite you to log into Beanstack at horrycountysc.beanstack.com. This year's theme is Unearth a Story, with a special focus on the fascinating world of dinosaurs! This theme encourages participants of all ages to dig deep into the realm of literature and discover the hidden gems within books, particularly those that explore the prehistoric era, fostering a love for reading and exploration. We have an exciting lineup of events planned for...]]></description><link>https://hcml.sc.gov/post/summer-reading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1d7a59d87dcf57d546d45e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:44:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/8b73a5_7b0ef9f998bf45b781df01489c66860d/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>hcmladmin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you know Horry County Memorial Libraries serve as official pop tab drop-off locations for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horry County Memorial Libraries collects pop tabs for charity Horry County Memorial Libraries are part of an impactful initiative to help keep families close while their children are hospitalized for medical treatment. The county’s ten library branches serve as the only dedicated pop tab collection sites in Horry County for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). “Every tab you donate helps us keep our doors open and provide a temporary ‘home-away-from home’ for families of critically ill...]]></description><link>https://hcml.sc.gov/post/did-you-know-horry-county-memorial-libraries-serve-as-official-pop-tab-drop-off-locations-for-ronald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbf178a3de3116c48ff747</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:12:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/8b73a5_50064c07a9ef4f0e9e18764d1e8175e8/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>hcmladmin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little River Library renovation to expand space, improve services ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little River Library renovation to expand space, improve services A new chapter is underway for the Little River Library. Located within the Ralph Ellis Complex off Highway 57, the branch first opened in 1996 as the Stevens Crossroads Library. Although the name was updated in 2006 to align with the county system, the building itself has remained largely unchanged. “This building was built over 30 years ago, and it was a different era. And our library users had different needs. By renovating...]]></description><link>https://hcml.sc.gov/post/little-river-library-renovation-to-expand-space-improve-services</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbee6e4c31bb6f64bd0265</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/8b73a5_87c98d193aeb4dc58fc20950f623c265/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>hcmladmin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Pantries in Public Libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Socastee Library adds permanent food pantry to its shelves Administration Posted On: 12/22/2025 11:14:45 AM Updated On: 1/7/2026 8:00:22 AM The shelves inside Socastee Library hold more than just books. One special corner named the Little Free Pantry helps deliver hope to those in need. It’s stocked with non-perishable food items and other necessities. “If someone is in need and wants something or needs something, all they have to do is come in. We do not ask any questions,” says Lee Brown,...]]></description><link>https://hcml.sc.gov/post/food-pantries-in-public-libraries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cbea61c69c7f728436b268</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:45:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/8b73a5_4388f0d7b431458f95f0327d4c09db95/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>hcmladmin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>