About Greenville County Library System | Hughes Main Library
The Greenville County Library System, founded in 1921, operates 12 library locations and a bookmobile, offering a wide range of resources, services, and programs that promote literacy, inspire learning, and build community connections. The Hughes Main Library in Greenville is a large, beautiful downtown space where visitors can spend hours reading books, magazines, or enjoying displays. The library features dedicated sections for children, teens, and history, with plenty of comfortable seating, especially in the children's area, creating a welcoming environment for families and young readers. Staff members are friendly and helpful, making sure visitors, including children, have a positive experience and can enjoy their time in the library without feeling shushed or restricted. The library also offers online resources such as downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, music, magazines, and tools for building businesses or researching family history, making it easy to access information remotely. Visitors often find renewed passion for reading through programs like the Winter Reading challenge and appreciate the opportunity to get library cards and explore new books and resources. The library system aims to be the community’s first choice for exploration and discovery, fostering an inclusive space for all, despite some challenges related to leadership and policies.
This is a nice-sized, well mapped library with great resources and staff. I highly recommend it.
April 2026
A great place to stop in and catch up on your to read list. A quiet atmosphere with friendly staff willing to help you find what you need. The place is kept clean and monitored by the employees so feel free to bring family and friends to check out this great library.
March 2026
What's not to like. I get a lot of use from our library.
