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South Carolina State Library Digitizes Works Progress Administration (WPA) Transcripts of Tombstone Inscriptions in South Carolina
During the late 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) completed numerous public works projects as part of the New Deal program.
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.Image
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.Image
Suggest South Carolina Literary Landmarks!
South Carolina has a rich literary heritage full of celebrated authors and significant contributors to the literary field. The South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book needs your help identifying these key South Carolina Literary Landmarks by nominating your suggestions.
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March's New Acquisitions
We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for March 2025.Image
Discover the South Carolina State Library: Women’s History Month Resources
Join us for this insightful webinar in celebration of Women’s History Month! This session explores various resources available to individuals, educators, and organizations looking to deepen their understanding of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society.
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New February Electronic State Publications
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), under the South Carolina Military Department, is the primary division of state government that is responsible for coordinating the preparation for, the response to, and the recovery from major disasters in South Carolina.Image
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day on March 2 (and the entirety of National Reading Month) is a special time to call attention to the ongoing efforts of educators across the country who are working to make sure every student can find age-appropriate books in their schools.Image
State Library Announces 2024 Notable State Documents Winners
The South Carolina State Library is pleased to announce the selection of the most notable South Carolina State Documents of 2024.Image
Claflin Library Partnership Expands Opportunities for Students
Claflin University’s newly renovated H.V. Manning Library is more than just a quiet space for studying – it has become a hub for academic resources, community engagement and innovation in 2025.Image
New January Electronic State Publications
The South Carolina Forestry Commission was established by law in 1927. At its inception, the agency had three charges – to protect the forest, to promote the benefits of forest management and to monitor the forests' condition.News Archive
- S.C. House Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committee Announces An Online Survey Seeking Citizens’ Input on Eight Agencies Under Study by the Committee
- February's New Acquisitions
- Talking Book Services Director Visits Live 5 Charleston
- Get to Know the South Carolina State Library!
- New December Electronic State Publications
- January New Acquisitions Book List
- State Library Hosts Panel Discussion on Family Recipes and Traditions
- New November Electronic State Publications
- December New Acquisitions Booklist
- A Feast of Stories: December's Culinary Collection
Upcoming Event
Speaker at the Center: Readings from "Coast Lines: A Poetry Anthology"
April 22, 2025, 2:00 PM
Join us at our next Speaker at the Center series to celebrate National Poetry Month with readings from the new poetry anthology, "Coast Lines," edited by Daniel Cross Turner and Libby Bernardin. Lovely inside and out, this anthology features over 140 works by 50 poets exploring the manifold beauty and diversity of the South Carolina coastal plain, accompanied by over 50 stunning photographs of the region’s distinctive ecologies and wildlife by photographer Philip Wilkinson.
