CCPL will CLOSE the Main Library, located at 68 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston, on Saturday, Aug. 1 to begin renovation. The final day of public service will be Friday, July 31. This marks the final phase of the referendum-funded project...
Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2026. It’s a time to highlight the lives and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The monthlong celebration began in the United States...
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 Americans...
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While the spirit of revolution percolated within the capital of South Carolina during the late summer of 1775, those loyal to the British Crown looked to the warship Tamar in Rebellion Road as a beacon of strength and security. Its power, like that...
Join CCPL as we celebrate El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day), a special day dedicated to honoring the importance of literacy for children from all linguistic and cultural backgrounds with a series of exciting...
As more families take advantage of digital library resources, we know that parents and caregivers want to feel confident about what their children can access.
Many of Charleston County Public Library’s digital platforms include built-in parental...
In the summer of 1775, amid smoldering tension between the British government and rebellious colonists, officers of the Royal Navy in Charleston quietly negotiated with an enslaved mariner named Sampson Waldron. The warship Scorpion briefly...
Charleston County Public Library is proud to host the Board of Voters Registration and Elections for “Behind the Ballot,” a program series for adults that offers an inside look at how elections are conducted and why they matter.
Event details:
Behind...
WANDO MOUNT PLEASANT — Join us for the Wando Mount Pleasant Library’s second annual mini convention on Saturday, April 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.! This family-friendly event is free and tailor-made for fans of anime, comics, games, and more! Events...
Lord William Campbell, the new royal governor of the colony of South Carolina, stepped ashore at Charleston in late June 1775 to an uneasy reception. Family, friends, and old acquaintances greeted him politely, but a pervasive spirit of rebellion...