Art in the Library

Have you ever wondered what sort of items the Spartanburg County Public Libraries have been collecting for the past 138 years? For the first time, the Headquarters Library will be presenting highlights from our expansive collection, some of which have never been seen by the public.

Doug McAbee learned to weld at age 7. While his imagination was running wild, his father began teaching him practical construction methods with wood and steel. The sense of play and exploration he valued then is still with him as he creates whimsical and organic drawings and sculptures.

This exhibit features 10 pieces of fiber art, each one a depiction of a bridge in South Carolina. The goal is to depict our state’s history through these human-made structures.