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Explore the rich blue history of indigo with these CCPL programs

Article Date
July 12, 2019

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Indigo is an art, a science, and a significant part of Charleston’s local history. This summer, CCPL is offering a comprehensive series of indigo programs, including hands-on indigo dye classes, historical lectures and book...

Extra innings: 15 books about baseball to add to every reading list

Article Date
March 4, 2019

The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. The smell of peanuts and hot dogs and dollar beers. These are the signs that baseball season is back! 

From the opening pitch, through the seventh inning stretch, and to the final out, it seems everyone...

Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library extends WiFi access

Article Date
September 4, 2018

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) customers who visit the Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library can now take advantage of free 24/7 WiFi access at the park in front of Battery Gadsden thanks to the recent...

Emancipation Day: A New Year’s Tradition

Article Date
December 29, 2017

The first of January marks the beginning of a new year and the annual observance of one of Charleston’s most important holidays. Since 1866, local citizens have celebrated the first as Emancipation Day—a joyous holiday featuring parades, pageantry...

Ed Fava

Article Date
January 1, 2017

A retiree, E.E. (Ed) Fava served for 12 years as administrator for Charleston County Government after completing a 26-year career in the U.S. Navy. He was appointed to the Charleston County Public Library Board of Trustees in 2010.

Fava is a former...