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Easley Today
By the People, for the People
Pickens County libraries to get interim director, restore kids programs
The library board also plans to pause its controversial book review process until the new interim director takes over.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Pickens County Library Board has recommended an interim director after firing the previous one, and plans to restart children's programs that were recently canceled. The board will also pause its controversial book review process until the interim director takes over.
Why it matters
The changes at the Pickens County libraries are significant, as they impact access to community resources and services, especially for local families with children. The interim director appointment and program restoration aim to stabilize the libraries after recent upheaval.
The details
The Pickens County Library Board will meet on March 19 in Easley to discuss the changes. They have recommended an interim director to take over after the previous director was fired. The board also plans to begin restoring children's programs that were recently canceled, while pausing the controversial book review process until the new interim director is in place.
- The Pickens County Library Board will meet on March 19 in Easley.
- Children's programs that were recently canceled will begin returning next week.
The players
Pickens County Library Board
The governing body responsible for the Pickens County library system.
The takeaway
The changes at the Pickens County libraries aim to stabilize the system and restore services, especially for local families, after a period of upheaval. The interim director appointment and program restoration are important steps in this process.
