SC Libraries

Public and school libraries may apply to receive diverse and inclusive financial literacy resources for children and young people.

The Research Institute for Public Libraries workshop scheduled for September 21 and 22 is postponed. Our goal is to reschedule this training for spring 2022. Please keep an eye on our email newsletters and social media accounts for information on a future training. Thank you for your interest. 

Don't get caught off guard. Register for the Emergency Preparedness Summit September 9 and 10 in Columbia.

Next week we take you on a social media scavenger hunt, leading up to the release of our latest “must-have” library resource. Beginning Monday, follow us on social media as we help you track down the emergency preparedness necessities in your library. Share your discoveries using the hashtag #SCSLSafetyHunt. We can’t wait to see what you find!

Original artwork from muralist Kanae Goji brings fresh energy to our Inclusive Services Center. We also add new books to our EDI collection each month.

The South Carolina State Library added a self-paced course for library staff on Niche Academy called,

National Library Week (April 4 - 10, 2021) is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions, and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2021 is Welcome to Your Library.

Join us for a series of three free webinars on April 15, 22, and 29, 2021, featuring Chef Harden of the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. This series of live webinars is intended for library staff who are presenting food literacy programming. Information will be presented in a train-the-trainer model and will take place via Zoom.

The South Carolina State Library continues to support the state's libraries and educational organizations with great online training opportunities. Want to learn more? Check out our upcoming events and register today!