When SGT Albert Smith's letter to his former Epworth Children's Home roommate made news in South Carolina, no one expected it to reach the Netherlands where Albert is buried. But thanks to a dedicated team of librarians, the story traveled halfway across the world.
In partnership with the Faces of Margraten project, our librarians are researching 32 soldiers from South Carolina who have little to no information available about their lives. We were fortunate to connect with the family of SGT Clarence W. Cox from Abbeville.
The Discus team spent the last several weeks packing more than 1,400 boxes to send to South Carolina schools. The packages are full of your favorite Discus swag including pencils, pens, sticky notes, microfiber cloths, and much more.
It is fitting that as we recognize Memorial Day this month, we also mark one year since the State Library first began its work with the Fields of Honor Foundation. This non-profit organization provides information on the close to 10,000 soldiers buried in Margraten cemetery in the Netherlands.
We are delighted to offer South Carolinians free access to TumbleMath via Discus - South Carolina’s Virtual Library. This comprehensive collection of picture books uses animation and narration to help students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 learn math.
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.
We are pleased to announce that we now offer virtual grants consultations. If you need help to find funding for your nonprofit organization, visit our grants page to make an appointment. Choose a time and fill out the necessary background information.
The South Carolina Digital State Documents Depository provides access to publications produced by state agencies and state-supported academic institutions.
Want to know more about our Check Out SC State Park Backpack Program? Check Out SC is a partnership between the SC State Library and SC Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT).
Many South Carolina State Library programs, resources, and services are supported in whole or in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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