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Air and Space Month is a time to honor America’s incredible achievements in aviation, aerospace exploration, and scientific discovery! Join us as we explore the wonders of flight, the mysteries of the cosmos, and the innovative spirit that drives progress in air and space technology.

Air and Space Month is a time to honor America’s incredible achievements in aviation, aerospace exploration, and scientific discovery! From the pioneering flights of early aviators to the groundbreaking missions of NASA, this month invites us to look to the skies and beyond. Join us as we explore the wonders of flight, the mysteries of the cosmos, and the innovative spirit that drives progress in air and space technology. Through programs, curated resources, and inspiring stories, we invite learners of all ages to embark on an exciting journey through the stars.

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The South Carolina State Library maintains an extensive print and digital collection of public domain materials about South Carolina.

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The South Carolina State Documents Depository Program provides access to publications produced by state agencies and state-supported academic institutions.

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Air & Space Month on Our Shelves

This July, celebrate Air & Space Month at the South Carolina State Library with an exciting collection of books that take you on a journey through the skies and beyond! From the pioneers of aviation to the latest discoveries in space exploration, our shelves are filled with reads for all ages.

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State Documents

State Documents for Air & Space Month

Soar to new heights of knowledge with these items from the South Carolina State Documents Collection!

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Display Case

Air & Space Display

This July, the State Library is celebrating South Carolina air and space history! Come visit the library to peruse the display case featuring items from the South Carolina, State Documents, and Federal Documents Collections

Federal Documents

Federal Documents for Air & Space Month

Celebrate Air & Space Month with a curated collection of federal publications that explore NASA’s origins, pioneering missions, tactile astronomy, and Earth’s beauty from above. These captivating titles highlight decades of innovation, exploration, and the extraordinary efforts that have shaped our journey through air and space.

Events & Education

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Speaker at the Center: Silversmith Kaminer Haislip, "Charleston Silver, Past to Present"

August 7, 2025, 6:00 PM

Join us at the next installment of the Speaker at the Center series with Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip. Haislip's rice spoon was recently added to the Charleston Museum's collection and she has received a grant from SC Humanities to study silver techniques abroad. Kaminer will present a lecture titled Charleston Silver, Past to Present on the history of colonial Charleston silversmithing and how it relates to her contemporary silver designs.

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New & Noteworthy

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New June Electronic State Publications

Clemson University was founded in 1889 through a bequest from Thomas Green Clemson, a Philadelphia-born, European-educated engineer, musician and artist who married John C. Calhoun’s daughter, Anna Maria, and eventually settled at her family plantation, Fort Hill, in South Carolina.

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Three New Online Resources

The SC State Library is pleased to announce three additions to our electronic resources for patrons.

July's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for July, 2025.

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New May Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is the state agency responsible for protecting and managing the state’s natural and cultural resources, from fish and wildlife to plants and special places.

Research

The South Carolina State Library maintains a number of research resources and tools in a wide variety of subjects.

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Genealogy Resources

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South Carolina History

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Grants Research

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Black History

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South Carolina Culture

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