Today I’m going to begin a series of programs looking at the sparks that ignited the American Revolution in Charleston in the spring of 1775. We’ll begin with some historical background to establish the context, and then we’ll focus on events that...
Long before the invention of email, and long before the advent of the U.S. Postal Service, how did the people of early Charleston exchange letters and news with other towns, other colonies, and across the Atlantic Ocean? And how long did it take to...
Today I’d like to highlight a story that demonstrates the relevance of history in our present lives. In recent years, there has been much talk in Charleston about the need for a bicycle-friendly path across the Ashley River. A plan to convert one...
The Charleston County Public Library Bookmobile is back on the road!
The mobile library was taken off the road a week ago so that crews could make some necessary repairs. All routes are back in service now.
If you have questions about service areas...
March is Women’s History Month, and, in honor of this annual event, I’d like to profile some of the most progressive women of early twentieth century Charleston. A century ago, this community was just beginning to emerge from a social, economic...
CCPL is teaming up with the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration to help get people registered to vote. Patrons can register to vote at various branches now through September.
Also, on National Voter Registration Day (Tuesday...
I’d like to introduce you to a short-lived, local organization that you’ve probably never heard of. The Emigrant Society, or, more properly, the "South Carolina Society for the information and assistance of persons emigrating from other countries,”...
Charleston County Public Library is teaming up with For The Scribes, an independent online writing space (forthescribes.com), throughout the month of April to host a poetry competition.
You must be 14 or older to have your work considered. Please...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This is the time of year when we celebrate the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint and, at least in the United States, generally revel in all things Irish. In honor of this annual celebration, I’d like to focus the spotlight...
Join the adventures of the “World’s Most Famous Library Loving Pig,” and meet Daisy and her pug friends after this unique farm storytime.
Children's literature is full of pigs. There’s Wilbur, the relatable runt who makes interspecies friends in...