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New April Electronic State Publications

Established in 1978, the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium was created to manage and administer the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Sea Grant College Program for South Carolina and adjacent regions that share a common heritage.

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Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff

This exhibit, in the our lobby through June 30, is a collection of photographs highlighting historic places that shaped South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, seen through the lens of Marie and Eddie Goff.

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SC250 Palmetto Display

This year, the South Carolina State Library partnered with the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum for Revolutionary War Day, which highlights South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history.

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Center for the Book Celebrates National Library Week with Library of Congress Card Catalog Kiosk at the State Library

The State Library's Center for the Book has received one of 56 card catalogs brought out of retirement by the Library of Congress and distributed through its Center for the Book affiliate network.

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2026 TBS Art Gallery

The Talking Book Services (TBS) Art Gallery is a yearly competition open to current South Carolina K-12 students who are blind or visually impaired. Winners are selected in three age groups, and all submitted artworks are recognized in the TBS Art Gallery Awards Ceremony. Each participant also receives a trophy for their outstanding creations.

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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.

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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.

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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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South Carolina State Library Announces 2025 Notable State Documents Award Winners

The Notable State Documents Awards Program began in 1991 to recognize exemplary state publications and has since expanded to include state government websites, videos, and apps.