The South Carolina State Library plays a multifaceted role in serving the needs of South Carolina. We offer various programs and services for the state and people of South Carolina including library development and advocacy, talking book services, state and federal document depositories, and much more. Beyond our administrative functions, we also serve as a traditional library, complete with public spaces and diverse collections. We invite you to visit our library and explore our exhibits, displays, and the contents of our shelves. Our doors are open to the public on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays.
In the Library
On the Shelves
Education Month on the Shelves
Read about education theory, the history of schooling in our state, and more through our collection. Browse our online research databases anywhere you’re located.
Display Case
SC250 – July Feature
This month’s display in our first floor lobby highlights one of the biggest celebrations held by the South Carolina American Revolution Bicentennial Commission over fifty years ago.
Federal Documents
Federal Publications: 250th Anniversary of the United States
In celebration of this month’s 250th anniversary of the United States, the South Carolina State Library’s Federal Documents Collection highlights numerous works that feature the history of the U.S. Constitution and related works on the founding of our nation.
State Documents
State Documents for Air & Space Month
While flying is a very important mode of transportation, during the Revolutionary War, over land or sea was the way to travel. These documents from the State Documents Collection explore travel and the importance of place in the Revolutionary and Early Republic Eras.
Upcoming Event
Speaker at the Center Series: Author L. Glen Inabinet
August 6, 2026, 3:00 PM
Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with Author L. Glen Inabinet, who will share from his book "Mekong Memoirs: A GI in Tan Tru, Long An Province, 1969-1970".