CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) now offers mobile printing to better serve customers on the go. No flash drive? No problem! Library patrons now have the ability to use a personal computer or mobile device to email ...
The mass execution of 49 pirates in Charleston in 1718 is described in historical documents with a frustrating paucity of details. Despite the drama and trauma associated with this event, an air of mystery still hangs over the town regarding the p...
Over the course of five weeks in the autumn of 1718, the people of Charleston witnessed thirteen trials of fifty-eight men accused of piracy. Clerks wielding quill pens and ink made a paper record of this entire courtroom spectacle, most of which ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is hosting its first library card design contest, and library lovers age 18 and older are encouraged to submit an original design for a future limited edition library card. A library c...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County Government officials will break ground on the new Bees Ferry West Ashley library branch. This event marks the beginning of construction on the new 20,000-square-foot ...
This month marks the 300th anniversary of one of the dramatic episodes in the history of Charleston—the trial and execution of four dozen pirates who were captured off the Carolina coast in 1718. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the backgro...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Holiday-themed books. They can’t be that bad, can they?
That’s the thought that started this list and the deep dive into the CCPL digital catalog for some wonderfully bad reads to help you pass the time as you stand in li...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – It’s the week of Thanksgiving, which means many of you are getting ready for a few days of nonstop cooking. For the booklovers in the kitchen, there’s a chance to marry your love of cooking with your love of literature wit...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – There are few ways better than avoiding Thanksgiving Eve chores or those awkward conversations about politics and religion around the dinner table than this timeless excuse: “Be right there! I just want to finish this chapte...
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