Charleston Friends of the Library host That Big Book Sale 2023

Charleston Friends of the Library host That Big Book Sale 2023

May 8, 2023

Book lovers and bargain hunters are in for a real treat when the Charleston Friends of the Library (CFOL) returns to host its annual That BIG Book Sale presented by Crews Subaru. The Sale’s 41st year will be held the weekend of May 19-21, 2023 a...

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The Hard: Colonial Charleston

The Hard: Colonial Charleston's Forgotten Maritime Center

May 5, 2023

A windowless warehouse on Charleston’s Union Pier conceals a forgotten site of historical significance. Near the present southwest corner of Concord and Pritchard Streets, a projecting point of sand and shells known as “the Hard” or “Rhett’s Point...

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Discover your Charleston County Resident Perks

Discover your Charleston County Resident Perks

May 3, 2023

Did you know that as a Charleston County Resident you have incentives and programs available for your use? 

Join Charleston County Government at several library branches throughout 2023 for drop-in events to learn about your resident benefits. ...

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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with CCPL

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with CCPL

May 1, 2023

Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. It’s a time to highlight the lives and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  The monthlong celebration began in the United States in...

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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with CCPL

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with CCPL

May 1, 2023

Throughout the month of May, the Charleston County Public Library joins the nation in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. CCPL has resources and opportunities to learn about the contributions of Jewish Americans.  According to the Charlest...

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MUSC AED Education at Select CCPL Branches

MUSC AED Education at Select CCPL Branches

April 28, 2023

Join partners from MUSC's Project ADAM team for an overview of hands-only CPR, how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), and learn about the importance of swift action in a medical emergency.

John's Island Library: Tuesday, May 9 at 1...

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Yoga for Kids at CCPL!

Yoga for Kids at CCPL!

April 27, 2023

Join us at select CCPL branches as we move our bodies while exploring shapes and yoga postures. We will paint pictures in our minds, practice affirmations and breath work. The stories or poems, many with no photos and related to art and yoga in th...

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The Genesis of North Charleston

The Genesis of North Charleston's Oldest and Newest Library

April 21, 2023

Charleston County’s newest learning hub, the Keith Summey North Charleston Library, replaces a smaller facility erected more than seventy years earlier at the corner of Rivers Avenue and Dorchester Road. The new 20,000-square-foot building retains...

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Celebrate National Library Week with CCPL April 23-29 

Celebrate National Library Week with CCPL April 23-29 

April 21, 2023

The Charleston County Public Library encourages the community to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all the resources available in-person and online.

Most people know about the wealth of stories available at t...

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Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Event at Main Library

Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Event at Main Library

April 21, 2023

Visit the Main Library to learn about and enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that helps low income households pay for broadband services and internet connected devices. ACP is a new government program. The enrollment event will t...

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