Wielding the Sword of State in Early South Carolina

Wielding the Sword of State in Early South Carolina

November 5, 2021

For more than three centuries, the government of South Carolina has used a ceremonial sword to represent the state’s military strength and civil authority. Held aloft and brandished before crowds of citizens, this distinctive blade has played an i...

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The benefits of using a staffing agency to find work

The benefits of using a staffing agency to find work

November 2, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - A partnership between a job seeker and an employer brokered by a staffing agency is beneficial to both parties.  They aim to match the right job candidates with the right position.  These agencies serve as the ‘middle-man’ provi...

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with CCPL

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with CCPL

November 1, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - November is National Native American Heritage Month where we recognize the contributions, achievements and sacrifices of Native American people, the first inhabitants of the United States. It's also a time to celebrate their ric...

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Reviving Apparently Dead Bodies in 1790s Charleston

Reviving Apparently Dead Bodies in 1790s Charleston

October 29, 2021

In the late summer of 1793, the City of Charleston ratified an ordinance requiring the proprietors of pubs and barrooms to assist physicians attempting to revive the bodies of “apparently dead” persons lingering in a state of “suspended animation....

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Interested in applying for a job at CCPL? Here’s how

Interested in applying for a job at CCPL? Here’s how

October 26, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Are you interesting in applying for a job with Charleston County Public Library (CCPL)? Here is everything you need to know about joining our library team in four easy steps.

Step 1: Which job is right for you? Review our vac...

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CCPL, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center team up for cancer screenings in November

CCPL, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center team up for cancer screenings in November

October 25, 2021

NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the cancer screenings have been postponed until a later date. Stay tuned for new dates!

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Public Library in partnership with the USC Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Health Un...

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Educating Antebellum Tradesmen: The Charleston Apprentices’ Library Society

Educating Antebellum Tradesmen: The Charleston Apprentices’ Library Society

October 21, 2021

In the middle of the nineteenth century, a remarkable Charleston organization sought to enhance the education and careers of local youths by creating a new kind of library. The Apprentices’ Library Society, founded in 1824, provided reading materi...

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Join CCPL at the North Charleston Business Expo

Join CCPL at the North Charleston Business Expo

October 20, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - On Thursday, October 21, please join us in attending the North Charleston Business Expo.  An incredible range of organizations throughout the Lowcountry will provide numerous business resources and networking opportunities for e...

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CCPL, book industry, feel impact of supply chain delays

CCPL, book industry, feel impact of supply chain delays

October 19, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Have you bought an item online and noticed it’s taking longer than usual to arrive? Or have you found items are out of stock that are usually easy to buy? U.S. consumers are feeling the effects of supply chain and shipping issue...

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CCPL giving away free at-home COVID tests at select branches

CCPL giving away free at-home COVID tests at select branches

October 18, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is offering free take-home, mail-in COVID-19 test kits at select library branches during a special giveaway event on Sat. Oct. 23. The kits are the result of a partnership between the ...

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