SC Thrive is home to the Benefit Bank of SC (TBBSC). With TBBSC, you no longer have to wait in lines at different agencies to apply for benefits; you can complete several applications at the same time. With TBBSC you can apply for:
Some helpful documents to bring when applying for benefits are identification, housing/utility bills, social security numbers, non-citizen status, earned income, child care expenses, unearned income, medical expenses, etc.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, call (864)596-3513 to schedule an appointment to apply for these services.
Fee: Free
In partnership with the Adult Learning Center, the Pacolet Library offers GED preparation and testing to the Pacolet community.
In order to sign up you will need to have a S.C. driver’s license or photo identification and you will also need to call or stop by the Pacolet Library. Library staff will submit your information to the Adult Learning Center in Spartanburg. The Adult Learning Center will call you and schedule a face to face appointment at the Pacolet Library.
The appointment will include a pre-GED test and registration for the GED program. All the class preparation will be done online at the library or home. The library will provide study materials and sessions with a tutor for free. Individuals, who successfully complete the GED preparation program, will have the opportunity to take the GED tests for free.
**We are happy to announce that the Spartanburg County Public Libraries was awarded the ALA American Dream Literacy Initiative grant to relaunch our GED program at the Pacolet Library. This grant is funded through a project by the American Library Association & The Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Scholarships will be available to cover the $25 registration fee. Contact the Pacolet Library for more information.
The American Dream Literacy Initiative, a grant offering of the American Library Association, is made possible by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Locations offered: Pacolet Library
Fee: $25 registration
Meetings with a representative from our 4th District Congressional Representative’s office take place at the Headquarters Library the first Wednesday morning of the month.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, contact (864)596-3505 for more information.
Fee: Free
The Spartanburg County Public Libraries offers notary services for the public. Notary services are available in the Library Administration Offices at the Headquarters Library during the following times:
Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to 4:30pm
A valid driver’s license or state-issued photo is required from the person signing the document. We reserve the right to refuse or limit notary services for marriage documents, power of attorney and will and trust forms and forms requiring witnesses.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, Chesnee Library, Cyrill-Westside Library, Inman Library, Middle Tyger Library and Pacolet Library. Contact each location for notary services hours at these locations.
Fee: $5
One on one teaching sessions are available in the Reference Department of the Headquarters Library on various software programs and devices. These sessions are offered by appointment only.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, contact (864)596-3505 for more information.
Fee: Free
To apply for a passport, please call 864-596-3505 to request an appointment. Appointments required; we do not accept walk-ins. We also cannot promise same day appointments. It may take a minimum of 24-48 hours for one of our passport acceptance agents to return your call.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, Boiling Springs Library, Chesnee Library, Cowpens Library, Cyrill-Westside Library, Inman Library, Landrum Library, Middle Tyger Library, Pacolet Library and Woodruff Library
Fee: Varies
Should a computer or Wi-Fi be needed, each location also has computers and Wi-Fi for use.
Study rooms are available for groups of one to four individuals at all of our branch locations. These rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis and cannot be reserved.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, Boiling Springs Library, Chesnee Library, Cowpens Library, Cyrill-Westside Library, Inman Library, Landrum Library, Middle Tyger Library, Pacolet Library and Woodruff Library. Contact each location for more information on study rooms.
Fee: Free
Should a larger space be needed, each location also has meeting room space available for reservation. Fees vary. Contact each location for more information.
Prior to and during tax season some federal tax forms are made available to the public from the IRS at the Headquarters Library.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, contact (864)596-3505 for more information.
Fee: Free
The Reference Department at the Headquarters Library provides test proctoring services to students. Proctoring is by appointment only and requires at least a three day notice. While staff will monitor the examination, proctors are not allowed to sit with students during the entire exam, and we cannot guarantee this to the student of the testing institution.
We reserve the right to reschedule or deny proctoring services.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, Boiling Springs Library, Chesnee Library, Cowpens Library, Cyrill-Westside Library, Inman Library, Landrum Library, Middle Tyger Library, Pacolet Library and Woodruff Library. Contact each location for more information on proctoring services hours at these locations.
Fee: Free, however if the test is to be printed and/or mailed, charges for prints and postage may apply.
As a partnership with The Period Project, the Spartanburg Libraries acts as both a collection and distribution site. All SCPL locations accept donations of tampons, individually wrapped pads, and personal cleansing wipes. Donations are used to supply the Libraries’ women’s restrooms and services of The Period Project. To learn more about The Period Project and their mission, visit their website.
Locations offered: Headquarters Library, Boiling Springs Library, Chesnee Library, Cowpens Library, Cyrill-Westside Library, Inman Library, Landrum Library, Middle Tyger Library, Pacolet Library and Woodruff Library
Fee: Free