CHARLESTON, S.C. - As we look back on 2020, one bright spot is the many wonderful new books we read this year! When we asked CCPL staff to choose their favorite book of 2020, many of the standouts were children's and young adult books.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. - We're closing out the year with Top 10 lists, and today we're focused on downloadables.
There's nothing like being able to carry an entire library in your pocket or purse, and being able to download thousands of books to your...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Main Library at 68 Calhoun Street is temporarily closed following staff members testing positive for COVID-19. Per CCPL's response protocols, the library will be cleaned and sanitized by a certified third-party contractor.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – More than likely this has happened to you in an interview situation: You get to the end of the interview, you breathe a sigh of relief that you made it through learning the particulars of the job and answering a slate of questions...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - What are your neighbors reading? What’s popular across Charleston County? What books are we carrying around on our phones, on e-readers in our purses and backpacks? What books have spent more time on coffee and bedside tables than...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Public Library patrons have been fixated on on the land of Westeros 2020. But that makes sense because there is no coronavirus in George R. R. Martin's fantastic land.
We continue the deep dive into the titles...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina History Room at the Main branch is filled with information, including resources for genealogy research. But with so much information, it can be challenging to know where to start. This holiday season could be a...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Registration is open for this year's Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival. The free virtual festival, which will take place Jan. 14-16, 2021 will be focused on amplifying the voices of black authors. The programs...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – This year’s winner of the Charleston County Public Library’s Cynthia Graham Hurd Staff Award is Sheila Heyward. This award honors the memory of Hurd, a 31-year veteran of CCPL, who was killed in the Mother Emanuel AME Church...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A second staff member at the Mt. Pleasant Regional Library has tested positive for COVID-19. Per CCPL's response protocols, the library is currently closed to allow for cleaning and sanitation by a certified third-party...