The Blue Ridge Arts Council is taking the lead in bringing the National Quilt Trail to South Carolina. The Quilt Trail began in 2001 in Ohio when Donna Sue Groves installed a painted quilt design on her barn to honor her mother, a fifth generation Appalachian quilter. From that simple act, the project has spread to more than 2,000 colorfully painted quilt designs on barns and other structures in twenty-four states.

The McCormick County Library will launch a month long program in the fall that aims to draw local citizens into the art and history of America. The program will feature engaging speakers, lively book and film discussions, and the public display of the Picturing America Collection both in the library and at the McCormick Arts Council.

The State Library has recently issued, How S.C. Libraries Stack Up: 2010. This informative handout provides important facts and figures about South Carolina's libraries. It includes recent statistics obtained from the Day in the Life of S.C. Libraries 2010 report, how citizens are using libraries, and much more.

Looking for great children's books recommendations for the summer? Check out the latest Reading Rooster Recommends.

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The SC Election Commission has links to information on the State Primaries at http://www.scvotes.org. Users can check on voter registration and locate precinct number and location for voting.

The South Carolina State Library has recently awarded sixteen mini-grants for public library to promote reading and serve South Carolina families. The grants were awarded through two projects enabling libraries to increase resources for families reading and learning together, and to encourage families to enjoy spending time at their local community library. Nine county libraries received the AWE Early Literacy Station award: Abbeville, Charleston, Cherokee, Colleton, Dorchester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Oconee, and Union.

The South Carolina Public Library History, 1940-1945 collection consists of photographs and documents from the archives of the South Carolina State Library. These digital images highlight public libraries, bookmobiles, librarians, and patrons from around the state.

The State Library is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2010, Denise Lyons has been promoted to the position of Director of Library Development. Denise joined the SC State Library team in September of 2008; she has been responsible for many outstanding projects and programs since arriving. Prior to joining the State Library, Denise was a Communications Coordinator and Assistant Library Manager for the Dallas Public Library system.