Annie Sutton Named New Library Director

Posted on April 26, 2021 by James Pugh

The Anderson County Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Annie Sutton as the new director of the Anderson County Library System, beginning May 1. Annie has worked as the assistant director since January 2020.

“I’m very pleased that Ms. Sutton has been named director of the Anderson County Library,” says Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. “I know of her commitment to our community, to all the people in our community. She is following a legend, but I feel she may become one in her own right.”

Annie Sutton began her career with the Anderson County Library System in 2006. She established the Gambrell Teen Room and became the first teen librarian for ACLS. Annie then worked as the branch manager for the Powdersville Library, one of the largest and fastest growing libraries in Anderson County, before becoming the head of access services for the library system. Over her 15-year career with ACLS, she has led the library system to new initiatives and improvements, overseeing major branch library renovations and a reworking of the Anderson Main Library for improved access and accessibility.

“She will do a great job,” says Library Board of Trustees member Chris Huff. “I got to know Annie when she managed the Powdersville Library, and she was always great to talk with, when she had the time. Plus she’s a dog lover!” 

In 2019, Annie received the Outstanding Librarian award from the South Carolina Library Association for her work and contributions to ACLS and librarianship. While Annie is instrumental in leading large initiatives and events like Community Reads and How-To Fairs, she is also comfortable kicking back and listening to discussions at Brews and Books, a book club sponsored jointly by ACLS and Carolina Bauernhaus Ales.

“I love looking at creative and innovative ways the can Library serve our patrons, whether that’s partnerships with local businesses, circulating unconventional items, like seeds and fishing poles, or simply providing high-quality literacy programs like storytime,” Annie says. “I’m excited for the opportunity to lead a great team and to find new ways to reach our community.”   

The Anderson County Library System serves residents of all ages in Anderson County at the Main Library in the city of Anderson, eight library branches, a bookmobile, and the digital library. The System’s staff and board are committed to freedom of access for all, offering a forum for ideas. For more information, visit www.AndersonLibrary.org.