Storytime at CCPL is created to help you grow a lifelong reader. When you attend storytime, your child will have many opportunities to learn, practice, and master skills that are key to reading and school success. Each storytime is crafted to fit the developmental needs of the intended audience and to build Early Literacy skills.

Join us as we read books, sing songs, learn, have fun, and thrive at Charleston County Public Library. Discover a Storytime at CCPL near you!

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  • Baby Storytime Deer Badge

    Bond with your baby and introduce them to the wonders of storytime when you join us for simple stories, songs, rhymes, and fun.

    Locations
    • Baxter-Patrick James Island LibraryWednesdays at 10 AM
    • Bees Ferry West Ashley LibraryWednesdays at 10 AM and 10:30 AM
    • Hurd/St. Andrews LibraryThursdays at 10:30 AM
    • John’s Island LibraryMondays at 10 AM
    • Main LibraryMondays at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
    • Mt. Pleasant LibraryThursdays at 9:30 AM
    • St. Paul’s Hollywood LibraryWednesdays at 10:30 AM
    • Wando Mt. Pleasant LibraryMondays at 10 AM and 10:30 AM
  • Toddler Storytime Racoon Badge

    Come share stories, songs, rhymes, and more with us and support your child’s developing skills.

    Locations
    • Baxter-Patrick James Island Library Tuesdays at 10 AM
    • Bees Ferry West Ashley Library Thursdays at 10 AM and 10:30 AM
    • Dorchester Road Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
    • Hurd/St. Andrews Library Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
    • John’s Island Library Tuesdays at 10 AM
    • Main Library Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
    • Mt. Pleasant Library Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
    • Wando Mt. Pleasant Library Wednesdays at 10 AM and 10:30 AM
  • Bear Storytime Bear Badge

    Join us for a storytime designed to promote school readiness and success as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

    Locations
    • Baxter-Patrick James Island Library Thursdays at 10 AM
    • Bees Ferry West Ashley Library Tuesdays at 10 AM and 10:30 AM
    • Dorchester Road Thursdays at 3 PM
    • Hurd/St. Andrews Library Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
    • Main Library Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
    • Mt. Pleasant Library Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
    • Mt. Pleasant Library Thursdays at 10:45 AM
    • Otranto Road Library Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
    • Wando Mt. Pleasant Library Thursdays at 10 AM
  • Family Storytime Fox Badge

    All ages are invited to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and more.

    Locations
    • Edisto Saturdays at 11:00 AM
    • Folly Beach Library Mondays at 10:30 AM
    • Dorchester Road Library Select Fridays at 4:30 PM
    • Dorchester Road Library Select Saturdays at 10:30 AM
    • John’s Island Library Thursdays at 10 AM
    • McClellanville Library Tuesdays at 10 AM
    • Mt. Pleasant 1st Thursday of the Month at 5:30 PM
    • Otranto Road Library Mondays at 10:30 AM
    • Otranto Road Library Saturdays at 3:30 PM
    • Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
    • St. Paul’s Hollywood Library Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
    • St. Paul’s Hollywood Library Thursdays at 10:30 AM
    • St. Paul’s Hollywood Library 1st Saturday of the Month at 10:30 AM

 

Storytimes are subject to change. Contact your local branch or visit our Events calendar to confirm availability.

 

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Register for our 1,000 Books before Kindergarten program.

Reading aloud to children from birth helps strengthen language skills and build vocabulary – two important tools for learning to read. Plus, sharing stories together is fun!
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We have many book lists you and your child may enjoy sharing together at home.

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Check out a Storytime Kits To-Go!

Charleston County Public Library has 102 thematic storytime kits available to check out. Inside each kit, you'll find all the supplies you need to recreate the storytime experience with your child – books and age-appropriate puppets, toys, puzzles, games and rhymes that highlight the featured theme, along with information on how to download songs and music through the library.
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Looking for small, intentional ways to incorporate more learning at home? We have Early Literacy activity calendars in English and Spanish available to print and at your local branch.