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Informative posters on the lobby wall as part of the Fort Motte exhibit.

The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit

Visit the South Carolina State Library to view our new traveling exhibit, courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum.

South Carolina lake with water level down exposing dirt and leaving docks on land.dock

New June Electronic State Publications

Created in 1986, the South Carolina State Climatology Office at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources archives and distributes climatological data to state agencies, educational and research institutions, and private citizens.

Image of a stack of books in muted colors.

July's New Acquisitions

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

Recent Items

New May Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) was established in 1974 to be the state's consumer protection agency.

Library books seen from inside the library shelf.

June's New Acquisitions

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

New April Electronic State Publications

Established in 1978, the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium was created to manage and administer the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Sea Grant College Program for South Carolina and adjacent regions that share a common heritage.

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

This exhibit, in the our lobby through June 30, is a collection of photographs highlighting historic places that shaped South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, seen through the lens of 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.

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.

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Upcoming Event

Speaker at the Center Series: An American Revolution Panel Discussion

July 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

Join us for our next Speaker at the Center event, where six panelists will explore the history of the American Revolution. Even 250 years after America gained independence, historians and experts continue to debate key questions. Come listen as they use artifacts and primary sources to clarify the facts in these discussions.