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The Rise of Asphalt Roadways in Twentieth-Century Charleston

Article Date
July 11, 2025

Modern travelers across the city and county of Charleston roll across a continuous ribbon of asphalt that facilitates an expanding cycle of population growth and cultural diversity. The roots of this blacktop conveyor belt extend back more than...

The Granite Roadways of Gilded-Age Charleston

Article Date
June 27, 2025

During the twilight years of the nineteenth century, radical changes to local thoroughfares helped the City of Charleston evolve from a declining seaport into a tidy modern metropolis. Uniform blocks of durable granite displaced most of the city...

Celebrate Pride Month with Charleston County Public Library

Article Date
June 3, 2025

This June, join Charleston County Public Library in celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. We welcome you to visit library branches to explore displays, check out the collection, and connect with local resources. 

Pride Month is observed each June to honor...

Reconstructing the Streets of Post-Civil War Charleston

Article Date
May 30, 2025

Amidst the financial doldrums that followed the American Civil War, Charlestonians struggled to reconstruct their politics, rebuild their economy, and repair a neglected streetscape. Budget constraints compelled officials of the late 1860s and...

Cobbling the Streets of Antebellum Charleston

Article Date
May 16, 2025
Charleston’s cobblestone streets fascinate residents and visitors alike, inspiring visions of pirates and horse-drawn carriages rattling through ye olde colonial capital. Imported from Europe as ship ballast since the 1670s, these roundish stones...

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with CCPL

Article Date
May 1, 2025

This May, join the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) in honoring Jewish American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, explore programs, our collection and resources, and displays that highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish...

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with CCPL 

Article Date
May 1, 2025

Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2025. It’s a time to highlight the lives and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The monthlong celebration began in the United States...

Piccolo Spoleto

Article Date
April 29, 2025

Dive into family fun and creativity with Piccolo Spoleto at the library. Events are free, but tickets are required for ALL events.

• Special Performances at Main Library •

Important! Tickets are required for these events and are only available at...

Library Sock Drive

Article Date
April 23, 2025

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...