The South Carolina State Library plays a multifaceted role in serving the needs of South Carolina. We offer various programs and services for the state and people of South Carolina including library development and advocacy, talking book services, state and federal document depositories, and much more. Beyond our administrative functions, we also serve as a traditional library, complete with public spaces and diverse collections. We invite you to visit our library and explore our exhibits, displays, and the contents of our shelves. Our doors are open to the public on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays.
In the Library
On the Shelves
Celebrate National Poetry Month!
National Poetry Month, celebrated each April, invites us to explore the transformative power of poetic expression. Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, this annual observance encourages people of all ages to discover new voices, revisit beloved classics, and perhaps even craft their own poetry verse.
Federal Documents
Federal Publications and Founding Documents and the American Revolution
In this month’s display, library visitors may explore several examples of founding documents of the United States of America through historical and current federal publications accessible in the South Carolina State Library’s Federal Documents Collection.
State Documents
State Documents for 2026 National Poetry Month
Learn about the events of the American Revolution that have been described in writing throughout the centuries.
Display Case
SC250 - Women's History Month
Come visit the South Carolina State Library to explore South Carolina’s Revolutionary era through the lens of Women’s History Month, highlighting the contributions of women who supported the Patriot cause and helped shape the state’s fight for independence.
Upcoming Event
Author Patricia Brandon and "Rise of the Pale Moon"
May 7, 2026, 5:30 PM
Join us at the next installment of the Speaker at the Center with Author Patricia Brandon where she will discuss her historical fiction novel, "Rise of the Pale Moon." Set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War era in coastal South Carolina, Rise of the Pale Moon weaves a compelling tale of three young women from distinct backgrounds: an indentured servant from London, a chattel slave raised on the Montague Hall plantation, and a Catawba Indian captured by the Cherokee and traded into slavery.
