Today in Government Printing History

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Did you know what happened on March 4, 1861? That is the day that the US Government Printing Office opened its doors.  Did you know that the GPO now has a new name?  It is now the Government Publishing Office, to reflect its transforming role of meeting the information needs of Congress, Federal agencies, and the public.  Also on this day in history, Abraham Lincoln was sworn into office as President of the United States on March 4, 1861.

Upcoming Event

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Jennifer Bartell Boykin, Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC

April 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
Join the South Carolina State Library's Center for the Book for our next Speaker at the Center Author Talk, featuring Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC, Jennifer Bartell Boykin. She will discuss her debut book of poetry, Traveling Mercy, and her upcoming release, Only Believe (The Word Works), a winner of the 2023 Hilary Tham Capital Collection.