The powerful hurricane of mid-September 1752 destroyed nearly every watercraft in the vicinity of Charleston, with two dramatic exceptions. His Majesty’s warship Mermaid was driven ashore near the Wando River, while HMS Hornet nearly capsized in...
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is closing the John L. Dart Library, located at 1067 King Street downtown, on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. to undergo renovations as part of the ongoing referendum-funded project. The library...
Help set a world record for the number of people reading or listening to the same book on one day! Join us at any of our branch locations on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 to participate in Jumpstart's Read for the Record. This year's book selection is ...
Join Charleston County Public Library and friends as we pop up at Elliotborough Park on Saturday, October 15, 2022 starting at 10 a.m. until noon! Enjoy storytimes at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., an art project with artist Jeleata Nicole, and other fun...
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is closing the Village Library, located at 430 Whilden St in Mount Pleasant, on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. to undergo renovations as part of the ongoing referendum-funded project. The library...
Mount Pleasant Library - During this four-day camp, girls in grades 6-12 will learn the basics of journalism from women in the field in order to gain insight into the ways that reporting can transform lives and drive change. They will explore...
In early September 1739, dozens of enslaved men residing near the Stono River launched a violent campaign to gain their freedom. The events of that bloody uprising, commonly called the Stono Rebellion, form a pivotal and well-known episode in the...
If you particpated in the Charleston County Public Library's "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Program this year, we want to hear from you!
Your feedback will help shape the future of the program. When you complete this survey you'll be...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) are working together to alleviate child hunger in Charleston by expanding their afterschool snacks program to now offer cold suppers at two library...
Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15! Throughout the month-long celebration we will recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. Our programs...