Spartanburg County Public Libraries to host Let's Talk About It
Spartanburg County Public Libraries to host Let's Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Reading and Discussion Series
Reading Rooster Recommends Good Reads
From Black History Month to Women's History Month with the Reading Rooster. (Be sure to watch this episode to the very end!)
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Berkeley County Announces Fifth Annual Community Reading Program
RCPL Foundation Minority Scholarship Open
The Richland County Public Library Foundation is accepting applications for the Ethel Bolden Minority Scholarship through March 15. An application for the library school scholarship can be obtained by calling Tina Gills at 803-929-3424 or visiting www.myRCPL.com/foundation.
State Library Announces 2012 StoryfestSC Summer Reading Kick-Off Author Lineup
The South Carolina State Library is proud to announce award winning authors Denise Fleming and Marc Brown will be featured at StoryfestSC 2012--the state's summer reading program kick-off event. Families from across the state will be able to celebrate the 2012 Collaborative Summer Library Theme Dream Big Read! at a free event for families held at the State Museum in Columbia on June 2nd.
Help with Taxes is Available
Several groups volunteer to help elderly and low income individuals with tax preparation.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) was established for families earning less than $50,000 a year and is helped in part by the United Way of the Midlands. United Way has a list of locations on their website. There is also a phone number for more information.
The AARP also offers free assistance and has a locator on their website.
The Reading Rooster Hearts Valentine's Day
Watch this episode of the Reading Rooster Recommends as she shows off some great new children's and YA book titles. Visit the SC State Library's YouTube channel and subscribe to our videos today!
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LIBRIS 2012 Call to Conference
We Need You! We are looking for interesting and exciting sessions for the 2012 LIBRIS Conference and we cannot do it without you.