The Magic School Bus collection is now available in Learn360 via Discus - South Carolina's Virtual Library! The Magic School Bus follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as they set off on field trips. Based on the best-selling book series of the same name, The Magic School Bus takes kids on a virtual bus ride.
To celebrate National Banned Books Week (September 23–29), the South Carolina State Library is hosting our annual Literary Cake Decorating Contest.
The South Carolina State Library has begun working with the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room to assist in digitizing important documents to make them available to anyone via the internet. The first collection the State Library has digitized is the Colin J.
Join us from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018, for our monthly author talk and book signing: South Carolina Blues by Clair DeLune. The history of South Carolina blues is a long, deep—and sometimes painful—story.
On Thursday, August 2, 2018, Amazon associates surprised the South Carolina State Library Foundation with more than 3,000 new books. The donation will significantly increase the foundation’s inventory to support the distribution of books throughout the state.
By Virginia Pierce, Public Services Librarian. Civil Rights photographer Cecil Williams spoke before a large gathering at the Charleston County Public Library’s Main Branch on July 30, 2018, for the opening reception of his traveling photography exhibit Unforgettable: Celebrating a Time of Life, Hope, and Bravery.
What began as a temporary visit has led to a permanent change of address. Previously on loan from the Johnson Collection, The Battle of Gettysburg: Repulse of Longstreet’s Assault, July 3, 1863 will become part of the Spartanburg County Public Libraries’ permanent collection, a gift from Susu and George Dean Johnson, Jr.
Exploring the world of literacy is not just for kids. Join the Charleston County Public Library between Saturday, July 28 and Saturday, August 4 for a weeklong, system-wide series of writing workshops, author talks, and creative programs that are all ages or geared toward older young adults and adults. The week's events include:
Many South Carolina State Library programs, resources, and services are supported in whole or in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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