In mid-April of 1926, a professional dancer from Brooklyn named Bee Jackson paid a brief but memorable visit to the Charleston area. Highlights of that event were captured in professionally staged photos and even silent moving pictures, but the...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Do you enjoy both reading and cooking in your leisure time? Me too! My name is Andrea LaFalce, and I work in Adult Services at our Main branch in downtown Charleston.
While reading books, I have always appreciated references to...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - As many Americans adjust to the ‘new normal’ presented by an ongoing global pandemic, scammers are also adapting their deceptive methods to yield themselves the opportunity to steal your identity and your money. During this time of...
On a pair of snowy evenings in Chicago in February 1926, two young dancers from Charleston competed with other couples to determine the most proficient “Charlestoners” in the United States. Spectators judged their steps to be the most graceful and...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Do you enjoy working with your hands and take pride in your skills and craftsmanship? The US Department of Labor reports over half of trade workers in America are age 45 or above. Over the next five years, experts predict nearly 2...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is expanding its services after the closure of its branches on March 16 due to COVID-19. Starting Monday, Aug. 10, four library branches will begin allowing patrons inside the facilities...
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...
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 embrace...
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...
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 it...