Spartanburg County Public Libraries
Kayla Allen has extensive experience in library and retail environments, currently serving as a Children's Library Page at Spartanburg County Public Libraries since August 2019. In this role, Kayla is responsible for organizing library materials, assisting patrons, and ensuring safety and security within the library. Prior to this position, Kayla worked as an Inbound Expert at Target from November 2015 to January 2020, where attention to detail and customer service were key responsibilities. Additionally, Kayla served as a Library Clerk at Union County Carnegie Library from September 2018 to August 2019, handling patron registrations, checking in and out materials, and managing financial transactions. Kayla Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Converse University, completed in 2014.
Spartanburg County Public Libraries
Spartanburg’s first Library opened in 1885, 128 years ago, on Morgan Square. The Headquarters and nine branch libraries including the Bookmobile, Home Delivery and the Libraries’ online digital library meet the informational and educational needs of the County through a comprehensive slate of services. Over 90% of Spartanburg County’s population lives within 5 miles of a public library; over 1.8 million items were checked‐out; 1.5 million patrons visited the Library for services including programs, meeting rooms and reader services; and 1.1 million patrons used the Library’s online digital resources. Our mission is: We inspire people to pursue lifelong learning for a thriving Spartanburg County.