The South Carolina State Library plays a multifaceted role in serving the needs of South Carolina. We offer various programs and services for the state and people of South Carolina including library development and advocacy, talking book services, state and federal document depositories, and much more. Beyond our administrative functions, we also serve as a traditional library, complete with public spaces and diverse collections. We invite you to visit our library and explore our exhibits, displays, and the contents of our shelves. Our doors are open to the public on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays.
In the Library
Display Case
SC250 – October Feature
As part of the SC250 commemoration, explore South Carolina’s cultural history through the people, communities, traditions, and stories that have shaped our state.
State Documents
State Documents for South Carolina Cultural History Month
Explore the rich culture and history of the Palmetto State through the South Carolina State Documents Collection.
Federal Documents
Federal Publications: South Carolina Culture and the American Revolution
To recognize South Carolina Cultural History Month and the American Revolution, the South Carolina State Library’s Federal Documents Collection highlights selected works featuring key Revolutionary War battlefields on South Carolina soil and works reflecting the culture of 18th-century South Carolina and early America.
On the Shelves
Civic Engagement Month On the Shelves
This Civic Engagement Month, the South Carolina State Library invites you to explore the power of participation with a curated selection of books dedicated to the foundations of our democratic society, civic renewal, and community participation.
Upcoming Event
Revolutionary Ghosts with Author and Storyteller, Tally Johnson
October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM
Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with award-winning storyteller, author, and folklorist Tally Johnson, who will tell ghost stories from the Revolutionary War period, covering South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. You will learn some of the hidden history of the Revolution via the rich ghostlore of South Carolina, where the Revolution was won.