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Join us for our next Speaker at the Center event with award-winning storyteller, author, and folklorist Tally Johnson, w...
10/15/2026

Join us for our next Speaker at the Center event with award-winning storyteller, author, and folklorist Tally Johnson, who will tell ghost stories from the Revolutionary War period in South Carolina. To learn more visit https://scsl.me/4hA0ew1

📅 October 29

⏰ 6:00 p.m.

📍 South Carolina State Library

In 1908, A.S. Salley, Jr., Secretary of the Historical Commission of South Carolina, transcribed a variety of documents ...
10/14/2026

In 1908, A.S. Salley, Jr., Secretary of the Historical Commission of South Carolina, transcribed a variety of documents related to South Carolina's history during the Revolutionary War and published them in this book. Check out this book by visiting https://scsl.me/4AB6fzL.

Explore different careers with Britannica Elementary Careers, InfoLaunch and PebbleGo, available on Discus. Get started ...
10/13/2026

Explore different careers with Britannica Elementary Careers, InfoLaunch and PebbleGo, available on Discus.

Get started by visiting scdiscus.org.

For the current Discus login information, contact the Discus office at [email protected].

Did you know that Summerville, SC is the birthplace of sweet tea?
10/13/2026

Did you know that Summerville, SC is the birthplace of sweet tea?

Today’s highlights the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions. This agency is responsible for the superv...
10/12/2026

Today’s highlights the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions. This agency is responsible for the supervision, licensing, and examination of all state-chartered banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks, and much more. To view their digital publications visit https://scsl.me/4rNvn2s

We are excited to announce that we have digitized all 257 issues of "Sandlapper: The Magazine of South Carolina"! "Sandl...
10/12/2026

We are excited to announce that we have digitized all 257 issues of "Sandlapper: The Magazine of South Carolina"! "Sandlapper" was a notable magazine published from 1968 to 2012, celebrating South Carolina’s history and culture while highlighting festivals, sports, and prominent South Carolinians. Have you ever read an issue of "Sandlapper"?

To learn more and view past issues, visit https://scsl.me/3Uhb3tQ.

"Tea Drinking in 18th-Century America: Its Etiquette and Equipage" explores the social customs, etiquette, and material ...
10/09/2026

"Tea Drinking in 18th-Century America: Its Etiquette and Equipage" explores the social customs, etiquette, and material culture surrounding tea drinking in 18th-century America. Discusses the types of tea imported, the vessels and equipment used in serving tea, and the influence of English traditions on American practices. Check out this book by visiting https://scsl.me/4yqHu7R.

Want to stay in the loop on everything happening at the State Library? Our More Newsletter is a monthly publication that...
10/08/2026

Want to stay in the loop on everything happening at the State Library? Our More Newsletter is a monthly publication that features information about our upcoming events, programs, resources, and Talking Book Services and Discus news—all delivered right to your inbox!

Visit https://scsl.me/4w5boNq to sign up today!

This week is . Banned Books Week is a national campaign that libraries have highlighted since 1982 to recognize intelle...
10/07/2026

This week is . Banned Books Week is a national campaign that libraries have highlighted since 1982 to recognize intellectual freedom and the freedom to read.

“Palmetto Pioneers; Six Stories of Early South Carolinians” publication was sponsored by the South Carolina Department o...
10/07/2026

“Palmetto Pioneers; Six Stories of Early South Carolinians” publication was sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education during the Great Depression. It tells the story of six notable figures who lived in South Carolina before the American Revolution. Check out this publication by visiting https://scsl.me/4rHuto2.

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