March is Women's History Month, a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society. It's been observed annually in March since 1987 in the United States. Celebrate the month with Charleston County Public Library.
The 2026 Women’s...
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston County Public Library’s (CCPL) South Carolina Room, located at the Main Library on 68 Calhoun Street, will temporarily close to the public beginning May 1, 2026 as the building prepares for renovation later this year.
The...
The first sparks of the American Revolution ignited during the spring of 1775, while Lord William Campbell prepared to sail from England to his post as Governor of South Carolina. His contacts and conversations during that turbulent year presaged an...
Thanks to our incredible community, Charleston County Public Library is a finalist in four categories for the 2026 Best of Charleston Awards by the Charleston City Paper.
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The newlyweds, Lord and Lady William Campbell, settled in England after their 1763 marriage in Charleston, but the young couple actively nurtured familial connections to South Carolina over the course of the ensuing decade. Political, financial...
Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebration of Black History Month throughout February. Enjoy special programs, book displays and more as we mark the 100th anniversary of the national observance! Black History Month is an annual...
In the late winter of 1763, a young British officer sailed into Charleston Harbor aboard a warship assigned to protect the trade of a flourishing colony. Weeks later, Captain Lord William Campbell married a local heiress, Sarah Izard, and...
This February, author Lorna Rainey will visit several CCPL library locations to discuss her book First in the House. The book explores the remarkable life of her great-grandfather, Joseph Hayne Rainey. Born into...
The Charleston County Public Library isn’t just a place for books, it's also where you can go to help reach your goals. Whether you want to learn a new skill, make a career move, get access to healthy foods, or find community, we’re here for you....
Charleston County Public Library and Pet Helpers present the Third Annual Pet Fashion Show! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. at Baxter-Patrick James Island Library as our furry friends from Pet Helpers strut the catwalk for our very own Project...