CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has been recognized nationally by Gale and the Library Journal as a Library Defying the Odds. The library received Honorable Mention in the inaugural award for its various programs, services...
Join the Charleston County Public Library as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program at Library Night with the Charleston RiverDogs! The game is on Sunday, August 6 at 5:05 p.m. at the Joe P. Riley Jr. Stadium located at 360 Fishburne St...
The cheapest and simplest form of bathing in early South Carolina was an ancient practice shared by numerous cultures around the world: one simply walked to the nearest creek, river, or beach and jumped in. Because specialized bathing garments did...
The Charleston County Public Library is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop! Check out this book list curated by Adult Services Librarian Ramon Maclin with books in the CCPL collection. Click on the title to place a hold or to find what...
The Charleston Friends of the Library is hosting a Back to School Book Sale at the Bees Ferry West Ashley Library that is open to the public August 4 - 5. The sale is presented by Crews Subarau. At this sale, childrens, young adult, non-fiction...
Join the Charleston Friends of the Library (CFOL) for a Summer Reading Celebration at the The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory on Sunday, July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Summer Reading Celebration is a culmination of CCPL’s Summer Reading...
Enjoy these FREE apps straight from your mobile device. All you need to do is download each app from your mobile app store and log in using your CCPL library card number!
Before the advent of air conditioning and running water in the Charleston area, Lowcountry residents of all descriptions pursued a number of indoor and outdoor strategies to gain relief from the sultry summer heat. Bathing was a luxury enjoyed by a...
Wona Womalan brings an appreciation of West Africa's vibrant and beautiful musical art to audiences of all ages. The ensemble dives into a breathtaking explosion of high energy and visually spectacular drumming, singing and dance. Join CCPL for...
Charleston’s International African American Museum (IAAM) stands on ground formerly known as Gadsden’s Wharf, a man-made structure built along the Cooper River waterfront shortly before the American Revolution. During the previous century, the site...