April is National Poetry Month!

National Poetry Month was officially introduced in 1996 and is organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States. The Academy of American Poets' website Poets.org serves as a hub for information about local poetry events during the month.

The poetry selections displayed in this case are from the State Library’s A.S. Salley and Rare Book Collections.

The poetry selections displayed in this case are from the State Library’s A.S. Salley and Rare Book Collections.
The poetry selections displayed in this case are from the State Library’s A.S. Salley and Rare Book Collections.

Upcoming Event

Children gathered in front of the State House for the SC Read-In.

Read-In

April 3, 2025, 10:00 AM

More than 2000 students from across the state will gather at the South Carolina State House on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, to celebrate reading at the 2025 South Carolina Read-In.

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