Princesses and their magic shoes: Books to pair with Ms. Sally

Princesses and their magic shoes: Books to pair with Ms. Sally's craft

July 31, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. - No one knows books and gives better recommendations than librarians. That's one of our favorite things to do, and we spend a lot of time researching and reading new books and old ones to keep our recommendations fresh. 

With o...

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Who Were the Best “Charlestoners” in Jazz-Age Charleston?

Who Were the Best “Charlestoners” in Jazz-Age Charleston?

July 31, 2020

The popularity of the new “Charleston” dance spread across the nation in 1925, but critics in the city of its birth generally held the fad at arm’s length. The invitation to participate in a national dance contest convinced local leaders to embrac...

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Notable job listings around the Lowcountry

Notable job listings around the Lowcountry

July 29, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Attention Job Seekers! From time to time, the Workforce Development Team at CCPL will use this platform to share information about employment opportunities in our service areas. While we are committed to connecting you with reso...

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In search of the perfect read: 7 books and 2 series with just about everything

In search of the perfect read: 7 books and 2 series with just about everything

July 28, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Have you ever struggled to find something new to read because you like young adult books, but also suspense, and some romance, along with a bunch of other genres? And whatever you read needs to be well-written or you'll just put...

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Aug. 31: Today is the last day of CCPL

Aug. 31: Today is the last day of CCPL's Summer Reading program

July 27, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County School District (CCSD) have extended this year’s Summer Reading program through the end of August to allow participants of all ages to have even more time to rea...

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How to practice self care during difficult times

How to practice self care during difficult times

July 27, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. - We are living through very stressful events. Emotions can manifest in different ways. The following infographic displays frequent symptoms of anxiety. This blog post will provide you with possible solutions if you have any of th...

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Bee Jackson Wanted to “Charleston” in Charleston in 1925

Bee Jackson Wanted to “Charleston” in Charleston in 1925

July 24, 2020

Bee Jackson was a young professional dancer who tried to establish a reputation in the 1920s as the premiere exponent of the “Charleston” steps. Crisscrossing the United States and touring Europe, she boldly promoted herself as the “originator” of...

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Avoiding the beaches in the age of COVID? You can still splurge on beach reads in your backyard oasis

Avoiding the beaches in the age of COVID? You can still splurge on beach reads in your backyard oasis

July 20, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. - No one knows books and gives better recommendations than librarians. That's one of our favorite things to do, and we spend a lot of time researching and reading new books and old ones to keep our recommendations fresh.

Summer i...

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Spotlight on audio resources for job seekers

Spotlight on audio resources for job seekers

July 20, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. - You have no time to flip pages and read from a printed resource.  You need something that you can listen to and achieve the same benefits of reading while multi-tasking, right?  You want a voice in your ear coaching you to your ...

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Tracing the Roots of the “Charleston” Dance

Tracing the Roots of the “Charleston” Dance

July 17, 2020

The dance craze known as the “Charleston” achieved world-wide fame nearly a century ago and has endured as the epitome of the carefree exuberance of the “Roaring Twenties.” Although this popular phenomenon shares a name with our home town, it aros...

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