State Library Now Offering Curbside Service

Exterior photo of the South Carolina State Library Building

The South Carolina State Library continues to adapt services to meet the changing needs of its patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic. Curbside pickup will be available beginning Wednesday, August 19, 2020. 

Patrons may browse the SCLENDS catalog, place holds using their SCLENDS account, and arrange a pickup time for their materials. Upon arrival to the State Library building, located at 1500 Senate Street in Columbia, patrons may use the designated button in their account or call 803-734-8026 to notify library staff. The selected materials will be waiting in the building foyer for pickup.

Upcoming Event

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Speaker at the Center Series: An American Revolution Panel Discussion

July 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

Join us for our next Speaker at the Center event, where six panelists will explore the history of the American Revolution. Even 250 years after America gained independence, historians and experts continue to debate key questions. Come listen as they use artifacts and primary sources to clarify the facts in these discussions.