WHITNEYVILLE -- The Whitneyville Public Library is filled with so much more than just books. It's where you'll find dozens of handmade works of art created by crafters from Washington County.

"It's a hidden treasure," said Darlene Wheeler, a local painter.

The W hitneyville Library on Cross Street is fairly new. For decades, the library had been located in the old two story red schoolhouse next door.

"Five ladies in 1966 started the library," said Patricia Brightly, Whitneyville's library director.

This building was constructed in 2018 with a $250,000 grant. And just like its previous home, the building made sure to accommodate the town's Whatnot Gift Shop, a well loved treasure trove of handmade goods and works of art. The gift shop was the brainchild of local resident J anet O

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