Book Talk: All for Civil Rights: African American Lawyers in South Carolina, 1868-1968
Join us on Thursday, May 24, from noon to 1:00 p.m. for this month's author talk and book signing: All for Civil Rights: African American Lawyers in South Carolina, 1868-1968, by William Lewis Burke, Jr. This is the first book-length study devoted to black lawyers’ struggles and achievements in the state that had the largest black population in the country, by percentage, until 1930―and that was a majority black state through 1920.
South Carolina State Library Digital Collections
The South Carolina State Library is dedicated to providing online access to several digital collections. The South Carolina State Library Digital Collections is a set of online projects that expand the State Library's mission to provide equal access to information for all South Carolinians. These online collections create greater access to the State Library's unique historical resources and new digital projects. Explore the State Library's Digital Collections!
SCSL Partner SCBOS Launches New and Improved Website
South Carolina Business One Stop (SCBOS) is a free, government-provided online source for existing and emerging businesses. The website provides a bridge between business and South Carolina State Agencies. SCBOS provides assistance in starting, running, expanding, and relocating a business. Associated with the website is a Help Desk that is easily accessible and knowledgeable.
State Library Announces Culturally Relevant Practices for Classroom Management Workshop
We invite South Carolina educators to join us for a workshop at the SC State Library titled Culturally Relevant Practices for Classroom Management with presenters Dr. Gloria Swindler Boutte (USC) and Dr.
Culinary Historian Michael W. Twitty to serve as 2018 Preservation Week® Honorary Chair
Food writer, independent scholar, culinary historian and historical interpreter Michael W. Twitty will join the Association for Library Collections &Technical Services (ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association, to pass on his knowledge of family history and cooking during Preservation Week, April 22 – 28, 2018, a time when librarians and library workers share their expertise about preserving family heirlooms and treasures.
Richland Library to Host Meet the Chef Small Business Events
Richland Library's Business, Careers and Research Center is pleased to be collaborating with Chef Sarah Simmons, The Cafe at Richland Library, for an upcoming small business series, Build Your Business Savvy with Chef Sarah Simmons.
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Irmo Library to host Authors Event
Palmetto Scribe will be held on Saturday, April 28th from 2-5pm. Meet 25 local authors in a casual, relaxed setting; ask questions and find out what's next on their list. Books will be available for purchase and signing at this event. The library will also have live cello music, raffle prizes and the introduction of the inaugural Palmetto Scribe Short Story Contest winner. For more information, call 803-798-7880, ext. 2.
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