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
On the Shelves
Celebrating Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, the South Carolina State Library has curated a special collection of books that highlight the powerful stories of women who have shaped both the state and the nation.
Federal Documents
Federal Publications on Women in the American Revolution
Discover how federal publications highlight the roles women played in the American Revolution, revealing how their leadership and labor shaped the nation beyond the battlefield.
State Documents
State Documents for Women’s History Month
Learn about the Palmetto State’s Revolutionary women through these documents from the South Carolina State Documents Collection.
Display Case
South Carolina 250 Commemoration and Black History Month
Come visit the South Carolina State Library to explore South Carolina’s Revolutionary era through the lens of Black History Month, highlighting John Laurens’ proposed plan to enlist and emancipate enslaved soldiers and the broader tensions between liberty and slavery.
Upcoming Event
SCCRRMM Revolutionary War Day
March 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
The State Library will be supporting the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum's American Revolution Day. More American Revolution battles/skirmishes were fought in South Carolina than in any other state. Everyone has something to learn from the conflict that founded our country; the Relic Room’s full day of programs will offer something for everyone. Spend a day immersed in history and bring the youngsters!
