Update on the Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest

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Thank you for all of your poetry submissions this year! The contest has not been canceled; however, there are two major schedule changes:

  • Winners will be announced on Friday April 17 rather than March 31.
  • The April 18th ceremony with Pat Mora is postponed until further notice.

Thank you for participating in our poetry contest this year!

Please contact Denise Lyons (dlyons@statelibrary.sc.gov) if you have questions.

Upcoming Event

Colonial militia reenactors in a field.

Defenders of Liberty: The Evolving Story of America’s Military

May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Join us for a one hour webinar exploring America's military evolution from its colonial militia roots to its modern global presence. This focused session traces the remarkable transformation of U.S. armed forces that began with citizen soldiers defending colonial settlements against Native American tribes and fighting for independence from Great Britain.