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April is National Poetry Month, and the South Carolina State Library is celebrating the power of poetry all month long! Join us for recommendations, state and federal documents, and workshops that highlight the beauty and impact of poetic expression.

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

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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.

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On the Shelves

South Carolina Poet Laureates

A Poet Laureate is an officially appointed poet who promotes poetry through readings, workshops, and events.

State Documents

State Documents for National Poetry Month

Explore the poetry of the Palmetto State with these resources from the South Carolina State Documents Collection!

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Federal Documents

Federal Documents for National Library Week

In celebration of National Library Week and National Poetry Month, we're shining a spotlight on the Library of Congress's vast resources highlighting its rich collection of literary works.

Events & Education

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Discover the State Library: Poetry Across South Carolina

April 22, 2025, 1:00 PM

Please join us to learn about the many South Carolina-related print and digital resources available for research through the South Carolina State Library. In this webinar, we'll explore the poetry of South Carolina. Hear about our award-winning poets, verses from state history, collaborations by writing groups, and more.

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New & Noteworthy

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Read-In 2025 Was a Rousing Success!

Read-In is South Carolina's premier children's reading event that lets students show why kids who read succeed.

New March Electronic State Publications

The Patriots Point Development Authority was established in the mid-1970s to develop a naval and maritime museum on Charleston Harbor with the main attraction of the museum being the World War II aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown.

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April's New Acquisitions

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

National Library Week

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

Research

The South Carolina State Library maintains a number of research resources and tools in a wide variety of subjects.

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Genealogy Resources

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South Carolina History

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Grants Research

A Fourth of July celebration. St. Helena Island, South Carolina. (The building today houses the Gullah Grub restaurant.)

Black History

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South Carolina Culture

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