The local library is a great source for books for all ages and reading levels. Whether you want a quiet place to sit and read or you want to bring home a handful of books, the Spartanburg County Libraries more than likely have something that will spark your interest.
However, books only scratch the surface of what Spartanburg County Libraries have to offer. From crafts, fitness classes, games, clubs, how-to classes, guest author events, story time, and free movie times, there seems to be an endless number of activities offered to the public. And best of all, most of these activities are free!
Spartanburg County Libraries: Quick Facts
Spartanburg County Public Libraries has 11 locations across the county. The downtown Headquarters Library at 151 S. Church Street is home to a 135-seat planetarium, which opened in October 2025, and the Kitty Black Perkins Maker Lab (ages 12+).
- Locations: 11 Spartanburg County Public Libraries locations, including the downtown Headquarters Library (full list below)
- Headquarters Library: 151 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306 · 864.596.3500
- Headquarters hours: Monday–Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 1–5pm (hours vary by branch, so check each location’s page)
- Big family draws: story times, crafts, LEGO Club, homeschool programs, a children’s playground at Headquarters, and the 135-seat Planetarium (opened October 2025)
- Maker Lab ages: 12 and older, with a completed liability waiver and maker agreement
- Library cards: free for Spartanburg County residents, and free for Greenville County residents through a reciprocal agreement (non-resident cards are $35/year). See library card details
- Events calendar: spartanburglibraries.org/Events (filter by location)
More than just books
With an abundance of things to do for kids of all ages, it makes it easy to find an option for keeping your children busy after school and during school breaks. Story times are targeted toward children of specific ages, from infants, preschoolers, elementary school aged, and tweens. This is something parents can do at home, of course, but changing the atmosphere and being around other children can make story time a whole lot more fun!
Crafting time lets children to get creative by making slime, painting, crafting with beads, and making seasonal crafts like pumpkin painting. Best of all, the library supplies the materials they need for their craft, and they get to bring their masterpiece home. Movies for tweens allow children to just relax and hang out. There are video game tournaments for the gaming enthusiasts and outdoor games to have fun while getting some fresh air.
Spartanburg County Libraries have a Home School Program that usually takes place during the hours that school is in session. Parents can bring their home schooled children to a scheduled educational workshop. Workshops are often crafts or science experiments that add more fun to a home schooler’s learning curriculum.
Most of the children’s areas in the libraries offer a variety of educational toys and puzzles to keep kids entertained and allow parents to enjoy some quiet time. The Headquarters library, located in downtown Spartanburg, also has a playground in a fenced in area, which is easily accessed from the children’s book area. Benches and tables are available for parents while their children play or can be used as a place to enjoy a book with your child when the weather is nice.
Lego Club is another program that children really enjoy. Best of all, the kids don’t have to clean them up when finished (and parents don’t need to worry about stepping on one that was left out…ouch!).
Adults also have access to multiple events/activities with the Spartanburg County Libraries. Did you know that adults can take fitness classes such as yoga, pilates, and gentle exercise all without a gym membership? How-to classes like cooking and writing workshops keep your skills sharp. And, authors visits are great opportunities to hear directly from writers about their books and even have your book signed.
All events and activities offered by the Spartanburg County Libraries are posted on their calendar located on their library event website. Simply click on the event you are interested in to read a brief description about it. Most activities are free; however, very few do require a small fee to participate. If there is a fee, it will be listed on the description of the event on the calendar. Some crafting activities have a limited number of spaces available, due to supplies and seating, and may require advanced sign up to participate. As the Spartanburg County Library has multiple locations, you can filter the events by location on the website, or view all at once. Activities and events vary by location.
The Planetarium and Maker Lab at the Headquarters Library
One of the biggest family draws is now the Planetarium Learning Center, which opened at the Headquarters Library on October 17, 2025. The library says the 28,000-square-foot addition at the corner of Broad and Church Streets houses a 50-foot-domed planetarium theatre with 135 seats. Shows run Tuesday through Saturday (there are no shows on Sundays or Mondays). Check the planetarium page for current showtimes, age requirements and sign-ups before you go. While you’re there, look for the Foucault Pendulum swinging in the planetarium lobby.
Did you know the library has 3-D printers and more for patrons to use? The Planetarium Learning Center is also home to the Kitty Black Perkins Maker Lab, originally known as Spark Space. It is named for Spartanburg native Kitty Black Perkins, creator of Mattel’s first Black Barbie doll. Good to know for families: the library says the Maker Lab is open only to people 12 and older with a completed liability waiver and maker agreement, and no one under 12 may use the space or accompany someone using it. 3D printing on the PLA printers costs $1.50 per hour.
Spartanburg County Library Locations Near You
Cyrill-Westside Library
525 Oak Grove Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
864.574.6815
Inman Library
50 Mill Street
Inman, SC 29349
864.472.8363
Landrum Library
111 East Asbury Drive
Landrum, SC 29356
864.457.2218
Headquarters Library
151 S. Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
864.596.3500
Boiling Springs Library
871 Double Bridge Rd.
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
864.578.3665
Chesnee Library
100 Pickens Avenue
Chesnee, SC 29323
864.461.2423
Cowpens Library
181 School Street
Cowpens, SC 29330
864.463.0430
Pacolet Library
390 West Main Street
Pacolet, SC 29372
864.474.0421
Woodruff Library
270 East Hayne Street
Woodruff, SC 29388
864.476.8770
Middle Tyger Library
170 Groce Road
Lyman, SC 29365
864.439.4759
Pages on Pine (a library branch and Friends Bookstore)
2355 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
864.585.0111
Spartanburg County Library FAQ
How many Spartanburg County Library locations are there?
Spartanburg County Public Libraries lists 11 locations: the Headquarters Library in downtown Spartanburg, plus the Boiling Springs, Chesnee, Cowpens, Cyrill-Westside, Inman, Landrum, Middle Tyger, Pacolet and Woodruff libraries and Pages on Pine. See the full list with addresses and phone numbers above, or the library’s locations page.
Does the Spartanburg County Library have a planetarium?
Yes. The Planetarium Learning Center at the Headquarters Library (151 S. Church Street) opened on October 17, 2025, and has a 50-foot-domed theatre with 135 seats. Showtimes and sign-ups are on the planetarium page.
What ages can use the Maker Lab?
The Kitty Black Perkins Maker Lab is for people 12 and older with a completed liability waiver and maker agreement. The library does not allow anyone under 12 to use the space or accompany someone using it.
Which Spartanburg County library has a playground?
The Headquarters Library in downtown Spartanburg lists a children’s playground among its services. It is a fenced area that you can reach from the children’s book area.
Is a Spartanburg County library card free?
Cards are free for Spartanburg County residents and for people who own property in the county. Greenville County residents can also get a free card through a reciprocal agreement, as long as their Greenville County card is in good standing; that card does not include downloadable materials or streaming services. Non-resident cards cost $35 per year. Full details are on the library card page.
What are the Headquarters Library hours?
Monday through Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 1–5pm. Branch hours vary, so check each location’s page before you go.
I visited the spark space at the headquarters library today and was amazed by the equipment they have for everyone to use. Sewing machines, and embroidery machine, cricut and three 3d printers. I’ll be spending lots of time there learning how to use this equipment.
Great comment, Amber! We are going to see if we can get more information on the Spark Space. That’s an article all in itself!