York County Library
🏢 York County Library System · Rock Hill, South Carolina
York County Library
The main branch of York County Library at 138 East Black Street is the anchor of a five-location system serving 280,000+ residents of Rock Hill and York County — the most visited public library network in the Piedmont region, recording 387,507 in-person visits and circulating 846,274 materials in fiscal year 2026.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–7pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 138 EAST BLACK STREET, ROCK HILL, SC 29730
Phone: +1803-981-5858
Website: yclibrary.org
Plus Code: 866WWXGC+2P (ROCK HILL, SC)
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📖 About York County Library
York County Library is the public library system for York County, South Carolina, headquartered at 138 East Black Street in Rock Hill — the county's most populous city, with over 74,000 residents located about 25 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina. The system operates five branch locations plus an online branch and outreach program, making it one of the most active library networks in the Piedmont. In fiscal year 2026, the system recorded 387,507 in-person visits, circulated 846,274 items, and offered 2,837 programs to 53,788 attendees — despite six months of main-branch renovations. Rock Hill itself has deep civic history, including the 1961 Friendship Nine sit-in protest that was part of the civil rights movement. The library system's catalog runs on the SIRSI platform at scsl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/ycl/, and patrons enjoy a wide range of services including mobile hotspots, library lockers, park passes, reminiscence kits for dementia care, and personalized reading recommendations.
⭐ What makes this library special
- 387,507 in-person visits and 846,274 items circulated in FY 2026 — one of South Carolina's most active library systems
- Five branch locations plus an online branch and outreach services covering all of York County
- Library lockers for 24-hour hold pickup — swipe your card anytime, day or night
- Park passes checkout providing unlimited free entry to select parks — available at all branches
- Mobile hotspots (T-Mobile) available for checkout, plus mobile printing from any internet-connected device
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your York County Library card unlocks digital resources through DISCUS and leading streaming platforms:
📚 Services
- Free library cards for York County residents, property owners, workers, and students
- Physical lending: books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more
- Libby/OverDrive digital lending (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines)
- hoopla instant digital borrowing (no holds)
- Kanopy video streaming
- Comics Plus digital comics
- Mobile hotspots (T-Mobile) for checkout
- Mobile printing from any internet-connected device
- Library lockers for 24-hour hold pickup
- Park passes for unlimited free park entry
- Reminiscence kits for Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Meeting rooms free for public use at all locations
- Outreach services: Bookmobile, Outreach Van, and homebound delivery
- Faxing via FaxScan24
- Interlibrary loan
- Ask A Librarian reference service
- Dial-A-Story phone line
- Personalized reading recommendations (Your Next Read)
🎸 Programs
- Book clubs for adults and teens
- Youth programs and storytimes
- Genealogy & Family History Expo — annual signature event
- Homework help and teen volunteer opportunities
- Library Card Sign-Up programs with youth-focused options
- Summer reading programs for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in York County & Upstate South Carolina
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
All libraries in ROCK HILL · Browse all South Carolina libraries →
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours of the York County Library main branch in Rock Hill?
The main branch at 138 East Black Street is open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, and closed Sunday. The Clover location and other branches may have different hours — check yclibrary.org for the full schedule.
Does York County Library offer park passes?
Yes. The library system lends park passes that provide unlimited free entry to select parks — a popular perk available at all YCL locations. Search the catalog at scsl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/ycl/ for current availability and checkout details.
Can I pick up holds after the library closes?
Yes. York County Library has library lockers that allow cardholders to pick up requested items 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — just swipe your valid YCL card at the locker station. Check yclibrary.org for which locations have locker access.
What digital resources are available with a York County Library card?
YCL cardholders have free access to Libby (eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines), hoopla (instant eBooks, comics, music, and streaming video with no holds), Kanopy (film streaming), Comics Plus (comics and graphic novels), and DISCUS — South Carolina's statewide database program providing free research resources to all SC residents.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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