What’s the etiquette for requesting and writing letters of reference?

What’s the etiquette for requesting and writing letters of reference?

July 14, 2021

 Reference letters are commonly used to verify a person’s skill set, character, and accomplishments. If you are applying for a job, you will need a letter of recommendation at some point.  If you are a supervisor, manager, or person in a leadershi...

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Dorchester Road Library closure postponed until July 31

Dorchester Road Library closure postponed until July 31

July 12, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has postponed the closure of the Dorchester Road Library, located at 6325 Dorchester Rd. The library, which was previously scheduled to close on July 17, will now close on Saturday,...

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CCPL branch closures, delays due to impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa

CCPL branch closures, delays due to impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa

July 8, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Two Charleston County Public Library locations are closed on Thursday, while three others have delayed openings, due to impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa.

The St. Paul's Hollywood and Edisto Island libraries are closed. 

The ...

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The Star-Spangled Spirit of Charleston

The Star-Spangled Spirit of Charleston

July 2, 2021

The “Star-Spangled Banner” became our national anthem in 1931, but its history in the Palmetto City goes back much farther. The words were written in Maryland in 1814, while the tune, composed in London during the 1770s, came to South Carolina dec...

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Folly Beach Library reopens for in-person services on July 6

Folly Beach Library reopens for in-person services on July 6

July 2, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. – On Tuesday, July 6, the Folly Beach Library, located at 55 Center Street, will once again allow patrons inside the facility, offering limited in-person services such as browsing, mobile printing, computer use, and notary appoi...

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31 Years: Overdue books returned to CCPL just a little bit late

31 Years: Overdue books returned to CCPL just a little bit late

June 29, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Sometimes you can't help it and you have to turn in a book a little bit late. Sometimes a little late turns into really late. And sometimes, really late becomes 31 years. 

That's how long these two books were overdue before th...

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The Moving Memorials to Elizabeth Jackson

The Moving Memorials to Elizabeth Jackson

June 25, 2021

Two granite memorials in urban Charleston recall the story of Elizabeth Jackson, an obscure Irish immigrant who passed the final years of her life in South Carolina. She died in or near the Palmetto City during the American Revolution, but the sit...

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Dorchester Road Library closure postponed until July 17

Dorchester Road Library closure postponed until July 17

June 23, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has postponed the closure of the Dorchester Road Library, located at 6325 Dorchester Rd. The library, which was originally scheduled to close on July 3, will now close on Saturday, ...

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Bilingual employment websites: Spotlight on Spanish speakers

Bilingual employment websites: Spotlight on Spanish speakers

June 23, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Are you bilingual? Are you looking for an employer hiring people who speak more than one language? In today’s competitive job market, many employers are looking for individuals who are able to speak more than one language. Incre...

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All Are Welcome: CCPL

All Are Welcome: CCPL's statement on diversity and inclusion

June 23, 2021

Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and safe environment for its staff and patrons. CCPL recently published its strategic plan for the next three years and it highlights the importance of the libr...

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