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Library books seen from inside the library shelf.

May's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for May, 2026.

Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff

The State Library commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War through a photography exhibit titled “Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff”.

Items onm display in our lobby including a old state flag, info on the Battle of Fort Sullivan, and a piece of the palmetto log fort.

SC250 Palmetto Display

This year, the South Carolina State Library partnered with the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum for Revolutionary War Day, which highlights South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history and the many battles fought here, including Ninety Six, Sullivan’s Island, Camden, Kings Mountai

Recent Items

Photo of the Library of Congress card catalog with signage reading, Library of Congress, A Library for All.

Center for the Book Celebrates National Library Week with Library of Congress Card Catalog Kiosk at the State Library

The State Library's Center for the Book has received one of 56 card catalogs brought out of retirement by the Library of Congress and distributed through its Center for the Book affiliate network.

Artwork, Different is Beautiful, by Raegan H. 2025 State Librarian Award Winner.

2026 TBS Art Gallery

The Talking Book Services (TBS) Art Gallery is a yearly competition open to current South Carolina K-12 students who are blind or visually impaired. Winners are selected in three age groups, and all submitted artworks are recognized in the TBS Art Gallery Awards Ceremony. Each participant also receives a trophy for their outstanding creations.

April's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for April, 2026.

A photograph of rolling hills, fences, green grass, and a working farm in the distance in front of trees.

New March Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement is dedicated to strengthening rural and under-resourced communities through research, partnerships, small business development, and community-centered strategies.

Cover of Make Time for Play Time from the SCDPH.

New February Electronic State Publications

As South Carolinians prepare for the return of warmer weather, it’s important that age-appropriate playtime and exercise are part of children’s daily routine. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it is recommended that infants and children engage in physical activity daily.