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

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Speaker at the Center Series: An American Revolution Panel Discussion

July 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

Join us for our next Speaker at the Center event, where six panelists will explore the history of the American Revolution. Even 250 years after America gained independence, historians and experts continue to debate key questions. Come listen as they use artifacts and primary sources to clarify the facts in these discussions.