SC State Library Talking Book Services

09/04/2026

As a reminder the South Carolina State Library and Talking Book Services will be closed on Monday, September 7. We will return on Tuesday, September 8.

08/20/2026

Discover our reading list created in celebration of SC250 - South Carolina’s contribution to America's revolutionary history. From battlefields to backcountry settlements, these titles bring the Palmetto State’s rich and complex past to life for listeners of all ages. Check out our reading list by visiting https://sctalkingbook.org/sc250-reading-list

08/11/2026

Calling all historical fiction lovers—join us for a panel featuring authors Sadeqa Johnson, Jeff Shaara, and Elizabeth Wein. Learn more about the research and imagination that go into crafting a compelling historical fiction narrative and why the genre is so important today.

When: Tuesday, August 11 at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (1:00 PM PT)

Where: Live on Zoom

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

08/07/2026

Thank you so much for participating in our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Today is the last day for our summer reading program, so make sure to log in your summer reading by calling 1-800-922-7818 or emailing us at [email protected].

08/03/2026

Take a Narrated Soundscapes tour of Cape Cod National Seashore: https://www.brailleinstitute.org/summer-reading-program/

Braille Institute National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

07/28/2026

Explore the art of biography in a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Megan Marshall and fellow biographer Heather Clark as they discuss Marshall’s 2025 book After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Heart (DBC11807).

When: Tuesday, July 28 at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (1:00 PM PT)

Where: Live on Zoom

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4dKz7eo

Braille Institute National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

07/20/2026

Wade into the wetlands in the newest Narrated Soundscapes episode. This week, we’re exploring Everglades National Park in Florida. Listen now: https://bit.ly/43jFn7G.

Braille Institute National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

07/17/2026

Today's Reading is Revolutionary book highlight is "The Love Letter: A Novel" by Rachel Hauck. Rediscover history with this great read by calling TBS and requesting this title.