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CCPL Highlights Resources on Simon Bolívar Day

Article Date
July 12, 2022

On July 24, Simón Bolívar Day is celebrated throughout several Latin American countries. The Caracas born leader, nicknamed "El Libertador" (the liberator), is credited for helping nations become independent from Spain. Bolivar was also known for...

Law Talk with SC Bar

Article Date
July 5, 2022

Join CCPL at select branches through November for a topic overview and Q&A with a volunteer attorney. The clinic will consist of a 30-40 minute presentation by an attorney, followed by an open question and answer session. These sessions are designed...

The Charleston Tar-and-Feathers Incident of June 1775

Article Date
July 1, 2022

Like most American colonists during the turbulent spring of 1775, the people of South Carolina were anxious about British military preparations to suppress the first sparks of the Revolution. When two Irishmen in Charleston expressed views that...

CCPL Celebrates Black Music Appreciation Month

Article Date
June 22, 2022

Curated by Gerald B. Moore, Branch Manager/Adult Services Librarian

The month of June is recognized as Black Music Appreciation Month. Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the African American musical contributions and...

Navigating the Bar of Charleston Harbor: Gateway to the Atlantic

Article Date
June 17, 2022

Ship traffic flowing in and out of Charleston Harbor has played a vital role in the local economy for more than 350 years. For most of that time, however, a network of shifting sandbars at the mouth of the harbor complicated the passage of all large...

Drumming with Taiko Charleston

Article Date
June 13, 2022

Join CCPL for this unique musical experience with Taiko Charleston. Taiko drumming is a dynamic musical art form with Japanese roots. Suitable for teens and adults this diverse group of performers will put on an intense and exciting performance to be...