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SC State Library at Historic Camden's Annual Carolina Day

Join us Saturday, June 28th to honor South Carolina's history, state flag, and the amazing Palmetto tree.

Libraries in South Partner with GPO to Preserve Government Information

Four libraries in the South have entered into agreements with GPO to become Preservation Stewards, and one library has expanded its collection.

Kaminer Haislip - Charleston Silver, Past to Present

Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip 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.

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June's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for June, 2025.
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SC Plants the Seed: A Fresh Chapter Begins

SC Plants the Seed (SCPTS) is a library-based initiative that weaves together literacy, nutrition education, and access to healthy food, all while promoting lifelong learning and healthier communities.

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Effective Cataloging Tools and Strategies for a Post-CRDP World: A New Article in DttP

Brianna King, Federal Documents Librarian at the South Carolina State Library, recently co-authored an article titled Out of the Weeds: Effective Cataloging Tools and Strategies for a Post-CRDP World, alongside Susie O’Connor (USC Aiken) and Pam King (The Citadel).
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New April Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is a South Carolina state cabinet agency established by state law on July 1, 2024, with specific roles and responsibilities for overseeing the protection and preservation of South Carolina’s environment and natural resources.
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Military Appreciation Month Reading List

Military Appreciation Month honors both current members and veterans of the United States Military. South Carolina has a strong military history, with many people who have served, important military bases, and key events that helped shaped the nation's history.

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May's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for May 2025.
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Operation Bookdrop

In March, we began delivering multiple book sets to the first two of eight South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA) nursing facilities throughout South Carolina.

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Suggest South Carolina Literary Landmarks!

South Carolina has a rich literary heritage full of celebrated authors and significant contributors to the literary field. The South Carolina State Library’s Center for the Book needs your help identifying these key South Carolina Literary Landmarks by nominating your suggestions.

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South Carolina State Library Digitizes Works Progress Administration (WPA) Transcripts of Tombstone Inscriptions in South Carolina

During the late 1930s, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) completed numerous public works projects as part of the New Deal program.

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Read-In 2025 Was a Rousing Success!

Read-In is South Carolina's premier children's reading event that lets students show why kids who read succeed.

Upcoming Event

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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.

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