What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.
National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many...
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will open the renovated Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library (Poe Library), located at 1921 Ion Ave., on Tuesday, March 25. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony...
March is Women's History Month, a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society. It's been observed annually in March since 1987 in the United States.
The 2025 Women’s History Month theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women...
Join us for composting workshops with Charleston Composts at the Baxter-Patrick James Island Library!
Children’s Session: Thursday, March 13 at 1 PM
We’ll learn all about what compost is and the environmental benefits of it. Through engaging...
Charleston, SC – The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) proudly announces the release of the 300th episode of the Charleston Time Machine, the award-winning history podcast hosted and produced by CCPL Historian Dr. Nic Butler. Since the...
Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Black History Month throughout the month of February as we recognize the achievements of African Americans and their role in history. Explore our collection and programs including author talks...
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to highlight Charleston County Public Library books that you've checked out the most! We’ve loved seeing you visit the library, discover new page-turners and explore new worlds. This year our patrons have circulated...
The place-name “Charleston Common” applies to a swath of land designated for public use since 1735. Conscious that the provincial capital lacked a traditional English common, South Carolina’s colonial government reserved more than seventy acres...
Charleston, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is pleased to announce the introduction of sensory toolkits across all its branches, thanks to a $4,750 grant from Volvo Cars USA Operations Community Fund. These toolkits, designed to support...
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) celebrates Charleston Friends of the Library (CFOL) during National Friends of Libraries Week October 20 - 26, 2024.
The CFOL were established more than 30 years ago, and since 2008, they have raised more...