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April is National Poetry Month, and the South Carolina State Library is celebrating the power of poetry all month long! Join us for recommendations, state and federal documents, and workshops that highlight the beauty and impact of poetic expression.

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Discover SC250

This year, the South Carolina State Library is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War. Known as South Carolina 250 (SC250), this statewide commemoration highlights the people, places, and ideas that shaped South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. Dive deeper into the history of the American Revolution with the State Library’s featured collection of materials on the American Revolutionary War.

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SC250—April Feature

Come visit the South Carolina State Library to explore how poetry inspired by the Revolutionary era reflects the ideas of liberty, identity, and memory at the heart of South Carolina 250.

Cover image from Traveling Mercy by Jennifer Bartell.

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Celebrate National Poetry Month!

National Poetry Month, celebrated each April, invites us to explore the transformative power of poetic expression. Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, this annual observance encourages people of all ages to discover new voices, revisit beloved classics, and perhaps even craft their own poetry verse.

Federal Documents

Federal Publications and Founding Documents and the American Revolution

In this month’s display, library visitors may explore several examples of founding documents of the United States of America through historical and current federal publications accessible in the South Carolina State Library’s Federal Documents Collection.

Cover image from Poems: In Honor of South Carolina Tricentennial.

State Documents

State Documents for 2026 National Poetry Month

Learn about the events of the American Revolution that have been described in writing throughout the centuries.

Events & Education

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Celebrating de Gullah/Geechee Legacy with Queen Quet

April 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation as she celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Gullah/Geechee Sea Island Coalition at the South Carolina State Library.

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New & Noteworthy

April's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for April, 2026.

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New March Electronic State Publications

The South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement is dedicated to strengthening rural and under-resourced communities through research, partnerships, small business development, and community-centered strategies.

Cover of Make Time for Play Time from the SCDPH.

New February Electronic State Publications

As South Carolinians prepare for the return of warmer weather, it’s important that age-appropriate playtime and exercise are part of children’s daily routine. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it is recommended that infants and children engage in physical activity daily.

March's New Acquisitions

We are excited to present the following selection of books added to our collection for March, 2026.

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The South Carolina State Library maintains a number of research resources and tools in a wide variety of subjects.

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Genealogy Resources

Painting of the Battle of Cowpens

South Carolina History

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Grants Research

A Fourth of July celebration. St. Helena Island, South Carolina. (The building today houses the Gullah Grub restaurant.)

Black History

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South Carolina Culture

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