To inspire lifelong learning and enrich the quality of life of our communities by providing cultural, technological, and informational resources and indispensable services that are accessible to all.
A thriving, diverse community connected by an innovative library system as the accessible hub with responsive resources and caring service. What is known today as Hancock County Library System was converted to a public institution in from an earlier, privately supported library. The following year a branch was established in Kiln. Each of the first three branchesβBay St. A cooperative library was established with the Pearlington elementary school in The Hancock County Library system has demonstrated resilience in the wake of major hurricanes Katrina and Isaac.
It is the commitment of HCLS to provide the community with services and resources as quickly as possible following disruptive severe weather. The Hancock County Library System utilizes integrated library system software to facilitate the lending of circulating materials within and between all branch locations in the system.
The Hancock County Library System has been the recipient of the following honors:. Louis library and install integrated library system in The Bay Saint Louis Library is the administrative headquarters for the library system and the main outlet for Hancock County Libraries. All cataloging, financial transactions, and other support functions occur at this location. All five branches provide public computers, open wireless internet access, technology services, programming services, and public meeting rooms.
Residents have access to diverse retail shopping, dining, and recreational activities. Short- and long-term visitors also live in the area at RV parks, nearby military bases, and various tourist attractions. The Library is committed to aligning collection development and services with the needs of our community. An understanding of our community requires that we review and monitor changing population characteristics, the diversity of our patronage at various branch locations, and the projected changes for the county and communities.
