New, Local Offerings for TBS Patrons

The covers of Columbia Metropolitan magazine and The Southern Edge Magazine. Columbia Metrolpolitan features a fishing scene on a lake. The Southern Edge shows a large boulder as part of a moutain climb.

Two new magazines featuring southern culture and the Palmetto State are available for patrons of Talking Book Services. Columbia Metropolitan Magazine and The Southern Edge are now part of our collection. We hope to enable all South Carolina residents to experience stories of southern culture and events. Visit the Talking Book Services website to hear more about these additional offerings.

Upcoming Event

Colonial militia reenactors in a field.

Defenders of Liberty: The Evolving Story of America’s Military

May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Join us for a one hour webinar exploring America's military evolution from its colonial militia roots to its modern global presence. This focused session traces the remarkable transformation of U.S. armed forces that began with citizen soldiers defending colonial settlements against Native American tribes and fighting for independence from Great Britain.