In Memoriam

Michael G. Simmons

It is with great sadness that we share news of Michael G. Simmons's death. Mr. Simmons served on the State Library Board from June 2011 until he passed away on September 22, 2019. State Library Director Leesa Aiken described Mr. Simmons as a tremendous advocate for libraries and an encouraging member of our Board. We are grateful for the time and energy that he devoted to our agency. He will be deeply missed. 

Upcoming Event

South Carolina Center for the Book

Speaker at the Center Series: Tom Poland & Robert Clark

July 24, 2024, 2:00 PM


Join us at the SC Center for the Book for the latest installment of the Speaker at the Center series with author Tom Poland and photographer Robert Clark. The two have partnered to explore South Carolina through words and pictures in many publications and will speak on this topic.