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
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.
State Documents
State Documents for Air & Space Month
Soar to new heights of knowledge with these items from the South Carolina State Documents Collection!
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.
Upcoming Event
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.
