We Reckon You Oughta Listen to This Talk with Tom Poland
SCSL to host performance of 'And the Flood Goes On...' November 4
Written by USC Professor Peter Duffy, the play will examine how 2015 floods impacted the lives of SC residents
A talk with Senator Sheheen
We were pleased to welcome Senator Vincent Sheheen to the SC State Library very happy to be able to sit down and talk with him about libraries. In this interview, Senator Sheheen shares some of his experiences with libraries and his thoughts on the roles libraries play in communities today and tomorrow. You can listen to this episode and previous episodes online at LibraryVoicesSC.
SCSL Recommends: 10 Halloween Reads
Looking for some chills and shivers now that Halloween is right around the corner? These books will get your blood pumping and make the shadows seem a bit darker!
If you have a library card, you can order all of these works through our SCLENDS consortium.
Fairy Tales Exhibit through end of October
The State Library has a new exhibit case, and it is ready for viewing! Through the end of October you can view a selection of folklore and fairy tale books from our collections.
New South Carolina State Government Documents for September 2016
The South Carolina Digital State Documents Depository provides access to publications produced by state agencies and state-supported academic institutions. These publications provide citizens with crucial information about state government, including statistics, annual accountability reports, and data on a wide variety of topics related to the state.
Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival to be held November 10-11
If you’re interested in writing and talking about writing, plan on attending Francis Marion University’s annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival. Four nationally known and best-selling authors and poets, and their avid readers, will descend upon the university Nov. 10 and 11 at this year’s Festival, which is free and open to the public.
Speaker @ the Center to Feature Tim Johnston of Short Story America
Join us on October 26 from noon-1pm for Speaker @ the Center featuring Tim Johnston of Short Story America. Tim will give a reading from his newest book, Friday Afternoon and Other Stories. Books will be available for sale and signing.
An Evening with Author Harry Farthing: The Story of 'Summit' - November 1
Join us at 6pm on November 1, 2016 for an evening with British writer Harry Farthing who will be giving a dynamic presentation at the Calhoun County Museum and Cultural Center on the personal experiences that led him to write his novel, Summit.
SCSL Launches Bountyfull supply drive to help Oliver Gospel Mission, Harvest Hope Food Bank
The supply drive will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 14
The South Carolina State Library needs your help! The SCSL will be collecting items to donate to Oliver Gospel Mission and Harvest Hope Food Bank as part of our Bountyfull supply drive. The program will run from October 18 to November 14.
