Greenwood County Library
🏢 Greenwood County Library System · Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood County Library
Greenwood County Library is the main branch of the Greenwood County Library System, offering six-day-a-week service from its South Main Street home in the Lakelands region of South Carolina, with extended Monday and Tuesday evening hours until 8 p.m. and a teen makerspace, Library of Things, and seed library among its signature services.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 600 South Main St., Greenwood, SC 29646
Phone: (864) 941-4650
Website: gwdlibrary.org
Plus Code: 866V5RPR+Q5 (Greenwood, SC)
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📖 About Greenwood County Library
Greenwood County Library at 600 South Main Street is the central branch of the Greenwood County Library System, a SCLENDS member library serving Greenwood County in the Piedmont Lakelands region of South Carolina. The system also operates the Ninety Six Branch Library and the Ware Shoals Community Library. Greenwood — a city of about 23,000 — is the county seat, home to Lander University and a historic downtown; the library reflects its community role with a robust program calendar for children, tweens, teens, and adults. Signature services include a Teen Makerspace with equipment lending, a Library of Things collection (video games and more), a community seed library, and genealogy research resources. The library belongs to SCLENDS, South Carolina's shared library network, meaning a Greenwood card unlocks the collections of dozens of SC public libraries through a unified catalog. South Carolina's DISCUS program provides free 24/7 access to hundreds of licensed databases, and the library also offers hoopla (no-wait streaming) and Libby eBooks.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Central branch of a three-location system also serving Ninety Six and Ware Shoals communities
- SCLENDS member — one card connects you to dozens of South Carolina public library collections
- Teen Makerspace with equipment including sewing machines and digital tools
- Library of Things collection available for borrowing alongside books and media
- Community Seed Library — borrow seeds for your garden each season
- Extended Monday and Tuesday hours until 8 p.m. for after-work visitors
- DISCUS — South Carolina's statewide licensed database portal, free for all SC residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Greenwood County cardholders can borrow, stream, and research free through South Carolina's digital collections:
📚 Services
- SCLENDS shared catalog — borrow from dozens of SC public libraries with one card
- Teen Makerspace with borrowable equipment (sewing machines, digital tools)
- Library of Things collection — video games and specialty items
- Community Seed Library for gardeners
- Genealogy resources and research assistance
- Public computers, printing from anywhere, and free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room reservations for community groups
- Reference and readers' advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and Playtime at the Library (ages 0–5)
- Mega Blocks Club — hands-on STEAM play for babies and toddlers (Ninety Six branch)
- Pokémon Club — trading card game for tweens and teens (ages 10–18)
- Mahjong Meetup — weekly Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons
- Summer Reading with Beanstack progress tracking and prizes
- Teen Advisory Group and teen-focused programming
- Adult programs and community meetups throughout the year
📍 Nearby Libraries in the SC Lakelands
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is SCLENDS and how does it benefit Greenwood County cardholders?
SCLENDS (South Carolina Library Network and Discovery System) is South Carolina's shared public library catalog and delivery network. A Greenwood County Library card gives you access to the combined collections of dozens of member libraries statewide — you can search, request, and pick up items from participating libraries at your home branch.
What is DISCUS and how can I access it?
DISCUS (Digital Information for South Carolina Users) is South Carolina's state-funded virtual library — a collection of hundreds of licensed databases including magazines, newspapers, academic journals, encyclopedias, and more. It is free for all South Carolina residents and can be accessed at scdiscus.org with your Greenwood County library card.
Does the Greenwood County Library System have branches in other towns?
Yes. In addition to the main branch at 600 South Main Street in Greenwood, the system operates the Ninety Six Branch Library (100 Cambridge St. South, Ninety Six, SC 29666; Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:30–5:30 p.m.) and the Ware Shoals Community Library (54 South Greenwood Ave., Ware Shoals, SC 29692; Mon–Fri with varied hours). All three share the same SCLENDS card.
What is the Teen Makerspace at the Greenwood County Library?
The Teen Makerspace is a dedicated creative space at the Greenwood main branch with borrowable equipment — including sewing machines and digital tools — for teens to explore making, crafting, and STEAM projects. Check the library's website at gwdlibrary.org for current equipment availability and any registration requirements.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
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