The newlyweds, Lord and Lady William Campbell, settled in England after their 1763 marriage in Charleston, but the young couple actively nurtured familial connections to South Carolina over the course of the ensuing decade. Political, financial...
In the late winter of 1763, a young British officer sailed into Charleston Harbor aboard a warship assigned to protect the trade of a flourishing colony. Weeks later, Captain Lord William Campbell married a local heiress, Sarah Izard, and...
This February, author Lorna Rainey will visit several CCPL library locations to discuss her book First in the House. The book explores the remarkable life of her great-grandfather, Joseph Hayne Rainey. Born into...
The Baxter-Patrick James Island Library is hosting a sock drive throughout the summer! Donate new, unopened kids' socks from April 7 - July 31. Make a difference with your donation!
Drop off your donations at the Library Sock Drive Box located...
Join the Charleston County Public Library and the South Carolina Stingrays hockey team for Library Day 2025 as we celebrate Summer Readers! The game is Sunday, February 23 at 3:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum located at 5001 Coliseum Drive...
Join us for snacks and a discussion on vaping, its impact on health, and how to make informed decisions to promote a healthier lifestyle, led by the Charleston Center Prevention Team! For teens in grades 6-12.
In the autumn of 1814, during a brief war with Britain, Charlestonians scrambled to construct a zigzag line of fortifications across the Neck of the peninsula. They sought to deter an enemy invasion, but the return of peace in 1815 preempted the need...
Join us for Library Day at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum on September 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Summer Readers, use your prize vouchers for free entry.
Join us for special activities, hands-on history, giveaways and meet our library mascot...
This September, Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time for everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at...
Gather your friends and join us for an exciting laser tag adventure at the library! This FREE thrilling event is guaranteed to be a blast!
For students in grades 6-12. Registration and waivers are required. To register or learn more, contact your...