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Speaker Jay Lucas and the South Carolina House of Representatives’ Legislative Oversight Committee are pleased to announce an online survey seeking public input on the next five agencies under study by the House Legislative Oversight Committee. These agencies are the Aeronautics Commission; Department of Corrections; Department of Mental Health; Department of

One of America’s most beloved and critically-acclaimed authors, Terry McMillan, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Black Ink Book Festival.

Jonathan Putnam, author of the Lincoln and Speed Mystery Series will be at the Laurens County Library on Tuesday, July 17 at 7:00 pm, to sign books and speak on the topic “How the Young Lincoln Became Our Lincoln.” The Lincoln & Speed Mystery series is based on Jonathan’s extensive research surr

The South Carolina Digital State Documents Depository provides access to publications produced by state agencies and state-supported academic institutions.

Award-winning author Carmen Agra Deedy was featured at the South Carolina State Library's StoryfestSC 2018 in Columbia, SC. She took time out to explain the process of crafting a story. Carmen has been writing for children for over two decades. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the U.S. as a refugee in 1964. She grew up in Decatur, Georgia, where she lives today.

New York Times Bestselling author Kwame Alexander was the speaker at the South Carolina State Library's 2018 Young Minds Dreaming Contest.  Winners received a signed copy of his book, Out of Wonder. He is the author of 28 books, including Swing, Solo, and REBOUND, the follow-up to his, Newbery-medal winning middle grade novel, THE CROSSOVER. After the ceremony, Kwame sat down

Join us from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018, for our monthly author talk and book signing: Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun and the Petticoat Affair by Pat McNeely. The political battle over Peggy Eaton’s virtue caused President Andrew Jackson to dissolve his cabinet and cost Vice President John C. Calhoun the presidency.

The SC State Library invites you to view our 2018 Summer Reading Display on the first floor, featuring acclaimed artist Brian Pinkney, illustrator and author of many highly-praised picture books including

Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and the SC State Library are hosting a special exhibit featuring the works of photographer, Cecil Williams, who is known for his documentation of the civil rights movement in South Carolina.