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The South Carolina State Library maintains an extensive print and digital collection of public domain materials about South Carolina.

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New & Noteworthy

March's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for March 2025.

A selection of black and white photos of women in American history.

Discover the South Carolina State Library: Women’s History Month Resources

Join us for this insightful webinar in celebration of Women’s History Month! This session explores various resources available to individuals, educators, and organizations looking to deepen their understanding of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society.

Comic image of a young women with a backpack being startled by a road cracking open from an earthquake.

New February Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), under the South Carolina Military Department, is the primary division of state government that is responsible for coordinating the preparation for, the response to, and the recovery from major disasters in South Carolina.

Kwame Alexander reads The Crossover to small audience of middle school students accompanied by a female cellist - courtesy of the NEA website

Read Across America Day

Read Across America Day on March 2 (and the entirety of National Reading Month) is a special time to call attention to the ongoing efforts of educators across the country who are working to make sure every student can find age-appropriate books in their schools.