CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL)will open the renovated Mount Pleasant Library, located at 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd., on Saturday, Aug. 6. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. at the branch.
“We are excited to have our Mount Pleasant location opening to our beloved patrons,” said CCPL Executive Director Angela Craig. “The renovation brings innovations to the community while maintaining our core library services. Welcome back to the library!”
The Mount Pleasant Library closed in May of 2021 to undergo renovations as part of the ongoing $108.5 million referendum-funded project passed by Charleston County voters in 2014 to build five new libraries and renovate all existing branches. Updates include:
- new interior finishes
- replacement of shelving
- refreshed collection items (books, audiobooks, etc.)
- new furniture
- technology upgrades
- new designated children and teen areas
Dorchester Road Library currently remains closed for renovations and is expected to open later this year. Designs for the renovations were created by McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS), with MB Kahn handling construction.
The ribbon cutting ceremony will include speakers from the library and Charleston County Government, as well as elected officials. In addition to the ribbon cutting, patrons will have the opportunity to meet the branch staff, take pictures with CCPL’s mascot Owlbert, contribute to a branch mural, participate in craft activities for all ages, and more.
Please note that CCPL Summer Reading prizes will not be available for pick-up at the Mount Pleasant Library. Prizes are available for pick-up at other library branches throughout the County. Please call the branch in advance to check prize availability.
For more information about this library branch and updates on the construction of the other facilities, please visit ccpl.org/construction.