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Suggest a SC Literary Landmark!

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 SC 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.

A selection of black and white photos of women in American history.

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.

Recent Items

Comic image of a young women with a backpack being startled by a road cracking open from an earthquake.

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.

Kwame Alexander reads The Crossover to small audience of middle school students accompanied by a female cellist - courtesy of the NEA website

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.

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.

Student walking through the stacks of a library, seen from behind.

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.

Main page of Managing Your Hurricane-Damaged Woods FQ with title and text.

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.

S.C. House Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committee Announces An Online Survey Seeking Citizens’ Input on Eight Agencies Under Study by the Committee

Speaker Murrell Smith and the South Carolina House of Representatives’ Government Efficiency and Legislative oversight Committee are inviting the public to participate in an online survey to provide feedback on eight state agencies currently under review.