CHARLESTON, S.C. - 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.
Did you know Women's History Month began as a weeklong...
Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield was born into slavery in Mississippi but gained freedom and education in Philadelphia. Her fine singing voice opened doors to a musical career in the 1850s that led her across the American Northeast, the United Kingdom...
Taught by Clemson Extension Horticulture Agent Chris Burtt
Join us for a discussion with Clemson Extension Horticulture Agent Chris Burtt, where he will discuss topics such as how to get started and best plants for beginners. Visit /calendar for...
CHARLESTON, SC - Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) wants your input! CCPL is hosting a community forum on Tuesday, March 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. to collect input and opinions from community members about potential programs/events and makerspace...
The CCPL Board of Trustees is working to fund a state-of-the-art Main Library in downtown Charleston. The current 104,000-square-foot building, located at 68 Calhoun Street, is scheduled to undergo renovations as part of the referendum-funded capital...
Three centuries ago, enslaved men of African descent in the Lowcountry of South Carolina routinely shaved and coiffed their White owners. As the population of “free persons of color” swelled in late-eighteenth-century Charleston, Black men with...
CCPL in partnership with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Mobile Health Unit is offering free* breast cancer screenings throughout the months of February and March. Cervical screenings will also be available for women ages 21-64.
Feb. 15 - St. Paul's...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - It is not an uncommon belief that it is impolite to talk about money and salary, but jobseekers are doing themselves a disservice by not preparing for the fight. As a result, most of us are not negotiating for better salaries. Let...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and the International African American Museum (IAAM) are working together to connect the Charleston County community with the stories and culture of the Gullah Geechee people. Thanks to this...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Do you love visiting the Charleston County Public Library? Or perhaps you enjoy the convenience of accessing eBooks, audio books, movies, music and other digital resources from home with your library card? Don't forget about our...