CCPL is participating in Lowcountry On the Table by bringing the region-wide event to several of its branches throughout the day on Thursday, Oct. 4.
This day-long event invites thousands of residents and “table hosts” to break bread while...
THE GREAT AMERICAN READ, a new eight-part television competition and nationwide campaign, explores the power of books and the joy of reading through the lens of America’s 100 best-loved novels. Vote for your favorites before the series returns this...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- New and expectant mothers and families are invited to learn about community resources available to help your child from pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Below is a list of the remaining events.
Hurd/St. Andrews Library
Saturday...
The Library Foundation of the Lowcountry's On the Table is an annual forum designed to elevate civic conversation, foster new relationships, and inspire collaborative action across the region. On Tuesday, May 1, hundreds of Lowcountry residents will...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This is the time of year when we celebrate the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint and, at least in the United States, generally revel in all things Irish. In honor of this annual celebration, I’d like to focus the spotlight...
Today we’re going to conclude the story of John Laurens, a Charleston native who’s one of the principal characters in Act One of the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. In our last episode, we picked up with John Laurens at the Battle of Monmouth in...
Today we’re going to continue with the story of John Laurens, a Charleston native who’s one of the principal characters in Act One of the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. In our last episode, we began with Ron Chernow’s award-winning biography of...
Welcome to the Charleston Time Machine. I’m Nic Butler, historian at the Charleston County Public Library, and today we’re going begin our conversation in the present with a brief look at the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton, and the best-selling...
CHARLESTON, S.C. — June is a busy month at Charleston County Public Library’s 16 branches with special programs, exhibits and a book drive planned to mark the one-year anniversary of the Emanuel AME Church shooting along with dozens of events to mark...