September 16, 2023: Library Day at Patriots Point

September 16, 2023: Library Day at Patriots Point

September 7, 2023

Join us for Library Day at Patriots Point on Saturday, September 16, 2023! It's a community event in partnership with the Charleston County Public Library and Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum celebrating history and reading. Event festiv...

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Car Seat Safety Check Coming to Two CCPL Branches!

Car Seat Safety Check Coming to Two CCPL Branches!

September 6, 2023

Did you know that 4 out of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly? Help us flip the stats by dropping by CCPL's Car Seat Check event! Drop by one of the events to have your car seat checked for proper installation by Certified Child Passenger Safet...

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CCPL Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month in September

CCPL Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month in September

September 5, 2023

CHARLESTON, SC - This September, Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time to remind parents, caregivers and students that a librar...

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Hog Island to Patriots Point: A Brief History

Hog Island to Patriots Point: A Brief History

September 1, 2023

Patriots Point is a well-known landmark on the east bank of the Cooper River in the Town of Mount Pleasant, but its modern name obscures a much deeper history. Known as Hog Island before 1973, the site has been radically transformed by nature and ...

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Enter CCPL

Enter CCPL's Annual Bookmark Design Contest

September 1, 2023

This contest is now closed for 2023. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who entered! Scroll below to view all the winning entries.

The Charleston County Public Library's Annual Bookmark Design Contest kicks off in September...

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TEDxCharleston: Beyond Books: The Evolution of Public Libraries

TEDxCharleston: Beyond Books: The Evolution of Public Libraries

September 1, 2023

Have you visited your public library lately? If not, you may be surprised by some of the resources that are available to you for free! Charleston County Public Library’s Deputy Director of Innovation Natalie C. Hauff is a TEDxCharleston 2023 sp...

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CCPL closing due to threat of severe weather

CCPL closing due to threat of severe weather

August 29, 2023

Due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Idalia, all CCPL branches and offices will be closed beginning 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 through Thursday, Aug. 31. 

Book drops and automated material returns will also be closed during this tim...

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Water Safety for Kids Coming to a CCPL Branch Near You!

Water Safety for Kids Coming to a CCPL Branch Near You!

August 28, 2023

Join us at select branches for an interactive program to learn about the importance of water safety and how to keep you and your family safe in and around water. This program is for a variety of ages and their caregivers based on location.

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After-school Food Programs

After-school Food Programs

August 25, 2023

Kids and teens can enjoy free after-school snacks and meals at select library branches through the Kids Café Program! The program is in partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank and provides access to healthy food options. The program also off...

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Select CCPL Branches To Have Delayed Hours

Select CCPL Branches To Have Delayed Hours

August 25, 2023

CCPL branches will be operating on a delayed schedule for a staff training day in the coming months! In order to better serve our community, staff will be working on development and training at each branch location. See the full schedule below! ...

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