The front entrance to the State Library is closed to the public during construction. On-demand services are available by appointment.
Search the South Carolina State website.
SmartSearch+ searches the A-Z list of our databases and connects you to both Discus and State Library resources.
Search the shelves of 20 library systems statewide, or visit SCLENDS to browse or use the advanced search.
Two new magazines featuring southern culture and the Palmetto State are available for patrons of Talking Book Services. Columbia Metropolitan Magazine and The Southern Edge are now part of our collection. We hope to enable all South Carolina residents to experience stories of southern culture and events. Visit the Talking Book Services website to hear more about these additional offerings.
Hungry for something new? Join us for a tasty webinar as we dig into the library’s food-focused resources—from fascinating historical finds to modern cookbooks. We might even sprinkle in a recipe or two!
Borrow circulating materials from our collections and access our electronic resources.
More - the Newsletter for South Carolina Libraries, with weekly information about agency programs, continuing education events, and state and national library news.
Need more one-on-one time with a librarian? Schedule an online appointment and we will be happy to meet with you virtually for all your reference needs.
