When is the South Caroliniana Library open?
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Our usual hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and the first Saturday of each month. (Please check here for holidays and exceptions.)
Our public exhibits are always open during those times. Research is by appointment only.
We have two floors of exhibits about our collections and the history of the Palmetto state, including portraits and paintings.
To research with us, please start with our online catalog from our webpage. Please see "How do I search South Caroliniana Library's Collections" for pointers. Then, when you're ready, contact us to talk about your needs, our scanning services, or making an appointment.
Please note that items that are part of the South Carolina Political Collections are not accessible at the South Caroliniana Library, but may be viewed by appointment only in the Dorothy B. Smith Reading Room in the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library, Please visit the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library for information on hours.