Cherokee County Public Library
🏢 SCLENDS · Gaffney, South Carolina
Cherokee County Public Library
Cherokee County Public Library serves Gaffney and Cherokee County from its headquarters at 300 East Rutledge Avenue — open six days a week including evening hours until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday — and a second branch in Blacksburg, connecting the entire county to books, digital resources, and community programs.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 300 E. Rutledge Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340
Phone: (864) 487-2711
Website: cherokeecountylibrary.org
Plus Code: 867W388X+CP (Gaffney, SC)
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📖 About Cherokee County Public Library
Cherokee County Public Library is the public library system for Cherokee County, South Carolina, operating two locations: the main Gaffney Library at 300 East Rutledge Avenue and the Blacksburg Library at 201 S. Rutherford Street in Blacksburg. The main library opens Monday through Thursday until 7 p.m. to accommodate working families, closes early on Fridays, and offers Saturday morning hours. The library is part of SCLENDS — the South Carolina Library and Delivery Network — which shares a shared catalog and interlibrary borrowing with dozens of South Carolina public libraries. Cardholders also access DISCUS, South Carolina's statewide digital library providing free research databases, eBooks, and online resources funded by the state legislature. The library's Learning Resource Center helps children and teens build technology and research skills alongside a robust collection of print materials.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours Monday–Thursday until 7 pm make it easy for working families and students to visit after school or work
- Two-branch system serving all of Cherokee County: Gaffney main library and Blacksburg branch
- Part of SCLENDS — shared catalog and interlibrary borrowing with public libraries across South Carolina
- DISCUS: free statewide databases covering academic research, news, encyclopedias & more for every SC resident
- Learning Resource Center for children and teens — technology skills, computer assistance, and research support
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Cherokee County library cards unlock South Carolina's statewide digital resources at no charge:
📚 Services
- Circulation of books and library materials at both Gaffney and Blacksburg locations
- Public computers and internet access
- Learning Resource Center — computer assistance and technology skills for children and teens
- Interlibrary borrowing through SCLENDS statewide network
- DISCUS statewide digital databases
- Reader's advisory and reference assistance
- Library cards at no cost for Cherokee County residents
🎸 Programs
- Children's programming and storytimes
- Teen programs and Learning Resource Center activities
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events and author programs
- Outreach to both Gaffney and Blacksburg communities
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cherokee County Public Library have more than one location?
Yes — the library system has two branches. The main Gaffney Library is at 300 East Rutledge Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340 (phone: 864-487-2711), open Mon–Thu 9am–7pm, Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm. The Blacksburg Library is at 201 S. Rutherford Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702 (phone: 864-839-2630), open Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–5pm.
What is DISCUS and who can access it?
DISCUS is South Carolina's Virtual Library — a collection of online research databases funded by the South Carolina state legislature and available free to all South Carolina residents. It includes academic journals, newspapers, encyclopedias, and subject-specific resources. Any Cherokee County library cardholder can access DISCUS with their card number.
What is SCLENDS and how does it benefit my library card?
SCLENDS (South Carolina Library & Delivery Network) is a consortium of South Carolina public libraries sharing a unified catalog and delivery network. A Cherokee County library card lets you search and borrow materials from partner libraries statewide, with items delivered to your home branch. The shared catalog is at sclends.sc.gov.
What days and hours is the Gaffney Library closed or open late?
The Gaffney main library is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (evening hours for working families), Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed on Sundays and on major holidays including MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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