New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia will headline a virtual book club hosted by Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival and the Charleston Friends of the Library on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The author of the middle-grade novel...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Racism is fueled by ignorance and hatred. At Charleston County Public Library, we are committed to combating racism through the pursuit of knowledge and empathy. As part of that commitment, CCPL created a new adult book club to...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - As we wrap up this year’s Summer Reading program, this year’s theme, “Imagine Your Story” has taken on new meanings for many as our patrons voraciously read through new adventures, took literary journeys, and learned about other...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the U.S. economy unlike any other event in 2020. It has caused business shutdowns, supply chain disruptions, travel bans, social distancing orders, and, overwhelming health impacts. Profits are down or...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution became official, the final step in a long process to give women the legal right to vote.
It’s Women’s Equality Day and we’re celebrating with a book list full of...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The COVID pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of our lives. The way we interact, work, and plan for the future have been changed and it is evident that in order to succeed, we must adapt. The Charleston Metro Chamber of...
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 our...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston residents can browse, borrow and enjoy even more ebooks and digital audiobooks from Charleston County Public Library through the award-winning Libby reading app.
Digital books previously available through the RBdigital...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – On Monday, Aug. 24, six additional Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) branches will begin allowing patrons inside the facilities, offering limited in-person services such as browsing and mobile printing. This follows the...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is closing three regional libraries on Saturday, Aug. 22 to undergo renovations as part of the ongoing referendum-funded project. Otranto Road Regional Library, John’s Island Regional Library...