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Military Appreciation Month Reading List

Military Appreciation Month honors both current members and veterans of the United States Military. South Carolina has a strong military history, with many people who have served, important military bases, and key events that helped shaped the nation's history.

May's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for May 2025.

Operation Bookdrop

In March, we began delivering multiple book sets to the first two of eight South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA) nursing facilities throughout South Carolina.

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Suggest South Carolina Literary Landmarks!

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 South Carolina Literary Landmarks by nominating your suggestions.

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South Carolina State Library Digitizes Works Progress Administration (WPA) Transcripts of Tombstone Inscriptions in South Carolina

During the late 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) completed numerous public works projects as part of the New Deal program.

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Read-In 2025 Was a Rousing Success!

Read-In is South Carolina's premier children's reading event that lets students show why kids who read succeed.
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New March Electronic State Publications

The Patriots Point Development Authority was established in the mid-1970s to develop a naval and maritime museum on Charleston Harbor with the main attraction of the museum being the World War II aircraft carrier, the USS Yorktown.
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April's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for April 2025.
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National Library Week

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
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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.
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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.

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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.

Upcoming Event

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Defenders of Liberty: The Evolving Story of America’s Military

May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Join us for a one hour webinar exploring America's military evolution from its colonial militia roots to its modern global presence. This focused session traces the remarkable transformation of U.S. armed forces that began with citizen soldiers defending colonial settlements against Native American tribes and fighting for independence from Great Britain.

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