Most of Charleston is familiar with the Aiken family of Antebellum times, whose railroad wealth literally stamped the family’s name across our state, but hardly anyone remembers the “other” Akin family of colonial South Carolina. From modest...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Due to the threat of severe weather, Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has closed all its branches and book drops for Thursday, Oct. 11.
The library branches plan to reopen on Friday.
Patrons can still access CCPL's...
Between 1670 and 1808, nearly 1,000 cargos of enslaved Africans entered the port of Charleston. This fact represents one of the most important chapters in the history of our community, but we the people of 21st century Charleston still struggle to...
CCPL is participating in Lowcountry On the Table by bringing the region-wide event to several of its branches throughout the day on Thursday, Oct. 4.
This day-long event invites thousands of residents and “table hosts” to break bread while...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The McClellanville, Village, and Mt. Pleasant Regional branches of Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) are closed Oct. 4. The branches will reopen Friday morning at their regular times.
The three branches East of the Cooper...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Whether you're looking for a scary movie or to make your own Halloween mask, the Charleston County Public Library has plenty of events to get you ready for the spookiest night of the year. There are even plenty of changes to go...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Nearly 200 people filled the parking lot and community space behind the First African Church on King Street to open the Butterfly Book Nook and Garden, a new community gathering and storytelling space on King Street.
The idea of...
In the spring of 1868, the City of Charleston passed an ordinance making it illegal for a person to appear in public dressed in a manner “not becoming his or her sex.” Why would they do such a thing? The answer is wrapped in the confusing world of...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Celebrate African-American and Caribbean Arts with CCPL and the MOJA Festival to kick off the month of October! There are three days of shows.
All events are suitable for the whole family, free of charge and open to the public...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Auditorium. Over 60,000 books, DVDs, CDs, books on CDs, sheet music and maps will be on sale to the public with prices starting at just $.50. For the price of one movie ticket or one new paperback book, shoppers can walk out with...