The Charleston County Public Library is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of hip-hop July through August! Join us at select branches for special programs. Scroll to the bottom for a list of digitial resources you can access from home including hip-hop music, documentaries, TV shows and more!
Dancing on Air Hip-Hop Celebration
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with the Dancing On Air Crew Elements tour. Teens will learn more about four of the elements that make up the cultural phenomenon known as hip-hop: Graffiti, MCing, DJing and Breakin. This program is for grades 6-12.
Thursday, July 13 at 2 p.m. at Baxter-Patrick James Island Library Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. at Keith Summey North Charleston
Pump Up the Jam Dance Party
Bust a move! Dance with Joanne as we sweat to late 80's and early 90's dance tunes! Dressing in retro attire is most encouraged! For families with kids aged 11 and younger.
Monday, July 17 at 3 p.m. at Hurd/St. Andrews Library
Hip-Hop Songwriting Workshop
Honor 50 years of hip hop with us at a songwriting and production workshop with local group, Moon Heist. They will do an overview of their creative process and have a Q&A. Aspiring artists, musicians, poets, producers, and the curious are welcome to attend. This program is for ages 11-18 and grades 6-12. Established in Charleston, Moon Heist is signed to Compound Records, owned by platinum selling artist Ne-Yo, with writing credits on his single Never Settle. Stream members Gamma Donatello and RaWorthy to see their solo projects and more of their work.
Tuesday, August 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Otranto Road Library
The Dance Place Performance
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, join CCPL and the companies of Charleston's own The Dance Space for an exciting performance commemorating five decades of hip hop!
Thursday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Main Library
Hip Hop Musical Bingo.
How well do you know 80’s Hip Hop? Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop by matching the popular song to the artist on a bingo card. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is strongly encouraged. Refreshments will be provided.
Friday, August 11 at 2:00 p.m at Hurd/St. Andrews Library
Hip-Hop Dance Class for Kids
This 40-minute hip hop dance program gets kids up and moving while learning hip hop history and dance vocabulary. We will move to up beat and family friendly music. Come in comfortable clothes and shoes. Parents are welcome to move along with their little ones! This program is geared toward ages 5 to 7.
Monday, August 7 at 4 p.m. at John's Island Library (Note: The class at this location was rescheduled from another date).
Saturday, August 12 at 11 a.m. at Edisto Island Library
Thursday, August 17 at 10 a.m. at Bees Ferry West Ashley Library
Friday, August 18 at Wando Mt. Pleasant Library
Hip Hop Trivia
Come join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop with a game of Hip Hop Trivia! `Test your knowledge of everything hip hop from the old school to the new school with prizes for participants! Registration is required.
Saturday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m at Hurd/St.Andrews Library
Hip Hop Trivia
Do you know Hip Hop culture? In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, join us for Hip Hop trivia! There is a limit of 3 people per group. To sign up, call the Keith Summey Noth Charleston branch at 843-744-2489 or email at [email protected]. Please sign up with the names of the members, along with their phone number and email address no later than August 10, 2023.
Saturday, August 26 at 1 p.m at Keith Summey North Charleston Library
Guess the Artist
How well do you know Hip Hop Pioneers? Come to the Information Desk at the Hurd/St.Andrews Library throughout the month of August and guess the mystery artist for a chance to win a library swag pack at the end of the August.
Throughout the month of August at Hurd/ St. Andrews Library
CCPL Digital Resources
The Charleston County Public Libray has digital resources you can access from home in celebration of the 50th Anniversay of Hip-Hop. Learn more below!
- Check out hoopla's 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop music collection here.
- Freegal also has a collection of hip-hop artists, albums, and playlists where you can download or stream your favorites or explore Freegal to find something new.
- Use Kanopy to access documentaries about hip-hop and stream thousands of critically acclaimed films, documentaries, and television favorites for all ages. You can create playlists that can be shared via a URL Stream.
- On Qello concerts through Libby, there are various recordings of live hip-hop shows. Enjoy Hip Hop All Stars, a compilation of clips from live shows.