Come celebrate Black History Month at the South Carolina State Library

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The SCSL is hosting two events in February that explore South Carolina's African-American Heritage:

February 3: Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery Exhibit

 

Join us on Friday, February 3, 2017 for a photography exhibit and talk from the legendary photographer, publisher, inventor, and author Cecil Williams. This exhibit, titled Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery, showcases a prelude to Williams' newest publication, Unforgettable

The collection of forty images provides a rare glimpse of events, portraits, and moments of significant social change during the 1950s through the 1970s. The talk begins at 6:00 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will remain open to February 28, 2017.   

To register or learn more visit the event page.

February 17:  My Voice Is...

Join us for My Voice Is..., a spoken word event celebrating Black History Month, which will be held on Friday, February 17 at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

If you're interested in performing at this event, please visit the performer's registration page here. If you're just planning to attend, please register at the event page.

Upcoming Event

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Jennifer Bartell Boykin, Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC

April 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
Join the South Carolina State Library's Center for the Book for our next Speaker at the Center Author Talk, featuring Poet Laureate of Columbia, SC, Jennifer Bartell Boykin. She will discuss her debut book of poetry, Traveling Mercy, and her upcoming release, Only Believe (The Word Works), a winner of the 2023 Hilary Tham Capital Collection.