Meet Your Library: Take Storytime To-Go!

Meet Your Library: Take Storytime To-Go!

February 1, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person storytimes are on hold across Charleston County Public Library branches. But even when you can't come to storytime in-person, you can have your own storytime at home with CCPL's Storytime ...

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The State Flag of South Carolina: A Banner of Hope and Resilience

The State Flag of South Carolina: A Banner of Hope and Resilience

January 29, 2021

The recent publication of a report about the state flag of South Carolina had inspired many citizens to express their displeasure with proposed changes to its design. The Palmetto State has one of the most recognizable flags in the nation, and no ...

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Main, Mt. Pleasant and Wando Mount Pleasant libraries reopen for in-person services on Monday, Feb. 1

Main, Mt. Pleasant and Wando Mount Pleasant libraries reopen for in-person services on Monday, Feb. 1

January 29, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. – On Monday, Feb. 1, the Main, Mt. Pleasant and Wando Mount Pleasant libraries will once again allow patrons inside the facilities, offering limited in-person services such as browsing and mobile printing. These three branches rec...

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CCPL partnership provides free tax assistance in 2021

CCPL partnership provides free tax assistance in 2021

January 28, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - As in years past, area residents can receive free help with their taxes at several Charleston County Public Library branches through a project coordinated with S.C. Thrive, VITA, and AARP

However, during the COVID-19 pandem...

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Grow your business with Google in Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs

Grow your business with Google in Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs

January 27, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Grow with Google is a collection of free training, tools, and expertise created by Google to help people hone their digital skills. These workshops can benefit people in a variety of ways, including landing jobs, advancing caree...

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Participate in a book discussion with award-winning author Lawrence Hill

Participate in a book discussion with award-winning author Lawrence Hill

January 27, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Participate in an in-depth virtual book discussion with an award winning author on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The Charleston County Public Library, Spoleto Festival USA, and Consulate General of Canada to the Southeast United States a...

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Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27

Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27

January 26, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27, Charleston County Public Library is highlighting a previous program, Human Story: Featuring Holocaust Survivor Joe Engel, a member of the Charleston community. The program was host...

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Celebrate Black History Month with these virtual programs at CCPL

Celebrate Black History Month with these virtual programs at CCPL

January 25, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Throughout the month of February the Charleston County Public Library celebrates Black History Month with programs for all ages. These programs prompt us to remember important people, events, achievements and contributions by Af...

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Meet Your Library: Staff Spotlight on Branch Manager of St. Paul

Meet Your Library: Staff Spotlight on Branch Manager of St. Paul's/Hollywood Branch

January 25, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston County Public Library's new St. Paul's Hollywood branch is open for business and Branch Manager Rebecca Wright is excited to welcome the community through the doors. Wright is a lifelong library patron and visited...

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John L. Dart

John L. Dart's great-granddaughter, Beverly Lynn Barnes, passes away at 62

January 22, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C - Beverly Lynn Barnes, the great-granddaughter of John L. Dart and grand-niece of Susan Dart Butler died on Jan. 16, 2021 at the age of 62. Family members say she had been battling ovarian cancer. 

Barnes' obituary supplied by t...

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