Due to the threat of Hurricane Florence, Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will close all its branches as well as all book drops starting Tuesday, Sept. 11 until further notice. Patrons are asked not to leave items outside the book drops. A...
Today’s story begins in the summer of 1744, when the government of South Carolina was shocked by the news that two Native American men of the Notchee tribe had murdered several Catawba Indians in cold blood. Fearing a general Indian war, the gover...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Join three published authors in Charleston County Public Library's Main Branch in downtown Charleston on Sept. 22 to learn how to take a manuscript to publication, deal with revisions, and develop habits that foster creativity a...
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) customers who visit the Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library can now take advantage of free 24/7 WiFi access at the park in front of Battery Gadsden thanks to the recent instal...
Over the past three centuries, the definition of Charleston Neck, a geographic feature I introduced in last week’s episode, has changed radically. It once encompassed the entire tongue of land between the rivers Ashley and Cooper, but the steady g...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) e-resources interrupted by our catalog vendor earlier this year have been restored after another system update.
The service interruption primarily affected Overdrive and RBdigital. ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Interested members of the community are invited to gather in a safe space and converse with individuals who have been exposed to prejudice or stigma. Join us to combat intolerance by engaging in open, honest and respectful dial...
How well do you know “the Neck”? Perhaps you know a bit, and you’re open to learning more about its history and its present challenges. Or perhaps you’re confused by this strange anatomical reference and have no clue what I’m talking about. In tod...
This week, in honor of the 235th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Charleston (13 August 1783), I’d like to draw your attention to a little-known but incredibly important fact about the history of this city. During the early days of ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- New and expectant mothers and families are invited to learn about community resources available to help your child from pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Below is a list of the remaining events.
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