State Library Now Offering Curbside Service

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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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Building Statewide Access: Lessons from Tennessee’s Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

November 17, 2025, 3:00 PM

 In this session, Beth Williamson and Cynthia Moynihan will share how the program—through collaboration between Tennessee State Library and Archives and Nashville Public Library—has built and sustained a statewide model for accessibility, outreach, and partnership.