Charleston’s Liberty Tree is an important part of the story of the American Revolution in South Carolina. As a venue for both weighty political debates and patriotic celebrations, it appears as a relatively minor character in the general narrative...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Searching for work can be difficult. Job-seekers are often stressed about money and time, or just feeling unsure about the whole process. But CCPL is here to help. We are available by phone, email, as well as in person, to answer...
Commemorating the end of slavery has been an important part of the yearly calendar in numerous communities across the United States since the end of the Civil War, but there is no singular date of observance. Whether one celebrates the demise of...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - As part of a Cooperative Agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, awarded to Boston Children’s Museum to expand its existing School Readiness through Partnerships program to 3 new states; the Charleston County...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - No one knows books and gives better recommendations than librarians. That's one of our favorite things to do, and we spend a lot of time researching and reading new books and old ones to keep our recommendations fresh.
With our...
CHARLESTON, SC - Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) wants your input! CCPL is collecting input and opinions from community members about potential programs/events and makerspace (do-it-yourself) equipment for the new Bees Ferry West Ashley...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Starting this week, Charleston County Public Library and OverDrive have made available a collection of titles focused on anti-racism and social justice. The new collection is called African-American Perspectives and can be found on...
CHARLESTON, SC – This month, Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is honoring the lives of those lost at the Mother Emanuel AME Church five years ago by promoting acts of kindness around the county and releasing a special tribute documentary about...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Managing money can be both confusing and overwhelming. The task can become even more daunting when purse strings are pulled tighter due to the uncertainty a global pandemic brings. You may have more mouths to feed at home, more...
Over a period of nearly a year and a half in the late 1750s, the people of Charleston watched scores of laborers transform tons of oyster shells into a towering concrete barrier designed to protect the town’s northern boundary from invading enemies...