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...
Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebration of Black History Month throughout February. Enjoy special programs, book displays and more as we mark the 100th anniversary of the national observance! Black History Month is an annual...
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 Charleston County Public Library isn’t just a place for books, it's also where you can go to help reach your goals. Whether you want to learn a new skill, make a career move, get access to healthy foods, or find community, we’re here for you....
Charleston County Public Library and Pet Helpers present the Third Annual Pet Fashion Show! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. at Baxter-Patrick James Island Library as our furry friends from Pet Helpers strut the catwalk for our very own Project...
Are you looking for books that captivated readers in 2025? Check out Charleston County Public Library’s most borrowed books for children, teens and adults! This year patrons have circulated more than 2.8 million items in both physical and digital...
In the autumn of 1775, rebellious South Carolinians raised a distinctive new flag over a waterfront fort just seized from British hands. Their commanding officer later described the creation of the state’s enduring banner in his memoir, but did not...
Want to show your love for the library? Nominations for the Charleston City Paper’s Best of Charleston Awards are now open through January 11, 2026. The awards celebrate the city’s favorite local services, places, businesses, people and experiences...