Summerville February 2 Reception to Highlight Cecil Williams Exhibit

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St. George, South Carolina - The Cecil Williams exhibit, "Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery," will be on display at the St. George library from Monday, December 4 through Thursday, January 25.

  • Friday, January 12 @ 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Reception celebrating Cecil Williams and his works. Includes an author talk and book signing.
  • Saturday, January 27 @ 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Viewing of the film "Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre 1968" followed by a discussion with historian and author Jack Bass.
  • Wednesday, February 7 @ 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Viewing of the film "I Am Not Your Negro."

Summerville, South Carolina - The Cecil Williams exhibit, "Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope and Bravery," will be on display at the Summerville library from Monday, January 29 through Friday, March 16.

  • Saturday, January 13 @ 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Book discussion of "The Orangeburg Massacre" with co-author Jack Bass. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for patrons at the main circulation desk beginning December 8.
  • Friday, February 2 @ 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Reception celebrating Cecil Williams and his works. Includes an author talk and book signing.
  • Wednesday, February 14 @ 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Viewing of the film "I Am Not Your Negro."

This project is made possible with LSTA funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and administered by the SC State Library, and through the generosity of Cecil Williams.

For more information, please visit http://dcl.lib.sc.us. 

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.