The State Library proudly announces new free classes open to state employees, to library staff and to the public.

Do you want to share the world of amazing animals with your young readers? Check out these great titles from the Reading Rooster today!

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The State Library is cooperating with the South Carolina Department of Commerce in announcing the Draft 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development.

The SC State Library is closed today (1/11).

The exchange scheduled for Wednesday (1/12) has been cancelled.

Check back tomorrow for the status of Thursday's (1/13) exchange.

Watch this episode of Reading Rooster Recommends for great children's holiday books!

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The Laurens County Library will be sponsoring a Teen Poetry Cafe! Teens in Laurens county are invited to read a favorite poem aloud or just bring a friend to enjoy hot chocolate, donuts, and many other tasty treats. Please join in the fun at the Laurens County Library as the Teen Advisory Board presents Teen Poetry Cafe on January 11th from 4-5pm. For more information, contact:

Erin Allen
eallen@lcpl.org
864-681-7323

The State Library offers a monthly New Resources service to State Government employees. Visit our Services to State Government page to see what's new!

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The South Carolina Day by Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar is now an online tool that families, caregivers, educators and librarians can use at home and in the classroom to further develop early literacy skills helping young children become prepared for school and perform better in school.

Locating accurate information about winter holiday celebrations can be difficult. The State Library's Discus Program (South Carolina's Virtual Library) provides a great resource just for this. Watch this episode of the Lion's Roar to find out more.

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Watch Reading Rooster as she recommends some great "'Twas the Night Before" books for young readers.

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