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Celebrate Women's History Month with CCPL

Article Date
March 1, 2022

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...

The Voice of the 'Black Swan' in 1873 Charleston

Article Date
February 25, 2022

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...

Free Gardening Classes at Your Local Library

Article Date
February 25, 2022

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...

The Colonial Roots of Black Barbers and Hairdressers

Article Date
February 11, 2022

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...

How to negotiate salary like a pro and how the library can help

Article Date
February 9, 2022

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...