In Memoriam

Michael G. Simmons

It is with great sadness that we share news of Michael G. Simmons's death. Mr. Simmons served on the State Library Board from June 2011 until he passed away on September 22, 2019. State Library Director Leesa Aiken described Mr. Simmons as a tremendous advocate for libraries and an encouraging member of our Board. We are grateful for the time and energy that he devoted to our agency. He will be deeply missed. 

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.