Beaufort Library

🏢 Beaufort County Library — South Carolina

Beaufort Library

The flagship Beaufort Library sits on Scott Street in the heart of downtown Beaufort, SC, and anchors the county's six-location library system.

📞 843-255-6456🌐 beaufortcountylibrary.org

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 9am-7pm
Tuesday 9am-7pm
Wednesday 9am-7pm
Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays.

📍 Location & Contact

Address: 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

Phone: 843-255-6456

Website: beaufortcountylibrary.org

📖 About Beaufort Library

<p style="font-size:1rem;color:#374151;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 16px;">The Beaufort Library at 311 Scott Street is the main branch of the Beaufort County Library and the largest public library in the Lowcountry county seat. Located a few blocks from Beaufort's historic downtown and waterfront, it offers a full collection of books, audiovisual materials and digital resources, children's and adult programming, public computers and Wi-Fi, and meeting space. The branch is also home to the Beaufort District Collection, a dedicated archive of Lowcountry and South Carolina local history and genealogy.</p>

⭐ What makes this branch special

  • Main branch and headquarters of the Beaufort County Library system
  • Located at 311 Scott Street in downtown Beaufort
  • Home to the Beaufort District Collection local history and genealogy archive
  • Free public computers, Wi-Fi and study space
  • Open Monday-Thursday until 7pm

📱 Free with a Beaufort County Library card

Any Beaufort County resident can get a card free and unlock:

🎬 hooplaStream or download ebooks, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music and graphic novels instantly with your library card.
📚 WonderbooksPrint picture books with a built-in audio player that reads the story aloud for early and reluctant readers.
💻 Computers & Wi-FiFree public computers, Wi-Fi and study rooms.

📍 More Beaufort County Library branches

Bluffton Branch LibraryHours & info →Hilton Head Branch LibraryHours & info →Lobeco Branch LibraryHours & info →Port Royal Branch LibraryHours & info →St. Helena Branch LibraryHours & info →

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the main Beaufort Library?

The Beaufort Library is at 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902, in the downtown area.

Does the Beaufort Library have a local history collection?

Yes. The Beaufort District Collection, the system's local history and genealogy archive, is housed at this branch.

What are the Beaufort Library's hours?

The branch is open Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, and is closed on Sunday.

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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.

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