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Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School Brochure describes the school and its programs. The brochure states that 67% of Wil Lou Gray graduates are employed, 22% attend post-secondary education, and 11% join military service after graduation. To view this brochure, visit https://tinyurl.com/5dhnwe34

Join us next Tuesday evening for our Speaker at the Center event with author Robert Maynor. Maynor's book, "The Big Game Is Every Night," is the Adult Selection for the 2024 Great Reads from Great Places. For more information about this event, visit https://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/events

Did you know that the town of Pendleton in Anderson County is listed on the National Register of Historic Places?

For this week’s we are highlighting Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School. The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School is the state’s oldest alternative education provider, serving South Carolina’s families since 1921! To view digital publications from Wil Lou Gray, visit https://tinyurl.com/bddnzry3

Visit the State Library to read magazines from across the state.

Enjoy a world of fun and learning with Ben’s Guide!

From understanding the branches of government to exploring the Constitution, this site is engaging for all ages. Check it out and get started on your learning adventure today! https://bensguide.gpo.gov/

This week's photo is of a committee of public librarians making plans to recruit junior interns.

South Carolina State Library will be closed today due to severe weather. Please stay safe.

South Carolina State Library will be closed on Thursday, August 8th due to severe weather. Please stay safe.

Does marine science sound like an exciting career, but you're not exactly sure what jobs are out there or how to get started? Careers in Marine Science publication was produced by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Marine Resources Division. To view this publication, visit https://tinyurl.com/45e5akva

Did you know that the South Carolina Geological Survey is the second oldest geological survey in the United States?

For this week's , we are highlighting South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. SCDNR serves many functions and manages wide-ranging services and programs, including Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Land Conservation, Geological Surveys, Heritage Trust, Programs, and more. To view digital publications from SCDNR, visit https://tinyurl.com/puch2bty

Due to the weather forecast, the Speaker at the Center Author Talk with Robert Maynor for this Thursday, August 8th, will be rescheduled.

Join us this Thursday for our Speaker at the Center event author Robert Maynor. Maynor's book, "The Big Game Is Every Night," is the Adult Selection for the 2024 Great Reads from Great Places. For more information about this event and others visit https://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/events

We had some great events this week at State Library. On Wednesday, Ayanna Goines, from SC Department of Archives and History discussed the history and impact of “The Green Book”. On Thursday, Tracy LaPointe from SCDMH discussed the state employee side of the Freedom of Information Act. Also on Thursday, we had a virtual event with author Varian Johnson and his 2024 Great Reads Youth Selection, "The Parker Inheritance".

Today member of our Library Development team, Leigh and Caroline, attended the Jennie Erwin Library Open House in Honea Path. Anderson County Library System

Join our team! We are hiring a State Government Documents Librarian, a Reader Advisor and a Reader Advisor Assistant. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/hkvn6bhc

Happy ! This week's photo shows Nancy Blair, state supervisor of the South Carolina WPA Library Project, inspecting a model of a bookmobile.

Join us this afternoon at 2:00 PM for a virtual event with author Varian Johnson. Click the zoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87165091376

Happy August! We have some great events this month. For more information about these events visit https://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/events

“Your New Job: Starting Your Financial Future” publication was produced by the SC Office of the Attorney General Securities Division. This guide provides practical advice and explanations about comparing options for employer savings plans, health insurance choices, spending and saving income, repaying and managing debt, and investing. To view this publication visit https://tinyurl.com/5bcshb24

Did you know that Lake Marion is the largest lake in South Carolina?

For this week’s , we are highlighting the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General is South Carolina’s Chief Criminal Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Securities Commissioner. In South Carolina, the Office of the Attorney General was founded on February 5, 1698. To view digital publications from the Office of the Attorney General, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4snshs94

We have two Speaker at the Center events this week! For more information about these event visit https://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/events

Join our team! We are hiring a State Government Documents Librarian and a Reader Advisor. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/w8uaa2hj

This week's is an illustration of the State Library.

We had a wonderful event yesterday with author Tom Poland and photographer Robert Clark. They shared photographs and stories from their upcoming book South Carolina Reflections.

Today, Leigh, our Youth Services Consultant, visited Abbeville County Public Library for the Critter Keeper program and got to get up close and personal with the Burmese python, Julius Squeezer

Today, we are highlighting the Annual Report of Director Cooperative Extension Work, South Carolina 1946, from Clemson Extension. This publication gives a fascinating snapshot of farm production and innovation in South Carolina after World War II’s end. This is part of a donation of historical SC agricultural state publications donated to us by the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2022. To view this publication visit https://tinyurl.com/4nayhdas

Did you know that the Edisto River is the longest, free-flowing blackwater river in North America?