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Charleston's Centre Market, Established 1807

Article Date
October 22, 2025

In the spring of 1807, nineteen years after the initial creation of Market Street, Charleston’s municipal government faced a looming deadline to complete the proposed but long-delayed public marketplace. To avoid a second forfeiture of the...

CCPL Launches Heart Health & Wellness Series

Article Date
September 12, 2025

Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is partnering with the Department of Public Health to offer a new program series designed to empower community members with the tools they need to live healthier lives.

This free, ongoing series explores the...

CCPL Launches Youth Library Cards with Expanded Options

Article Date
September 8, 2025

CCPL is introducing new Youth Library Card options designed to give parents and caregivers more flexibility in guiding their child’s library experience. With these new options, families can choose from a variety of card types that allow different...

CCPL Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month in September

Article Date
September 4, 2025

This September, Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time for everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at...

Celebrate Pride Month with Charleston County Public Library

Article Date
June 3, 2025

This June, join Charleston County Public Library in celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. We welcome you to visit library branches to explore displays, check out the collection, and connect with local resources. 

Pride Month is observed each June to honor...

Cobbling the Streets of Antebellum Charleston

Article Date
May 16, 2025
Charleston’s cobblestone streets fascinate residents and visitors alike, inspiring visions of pirates and horse-drawn carriages rattling through ye olde colonial capital. Imported from Europe as ship ballast since the 1670s, these roundish stones...

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with CCPL

Article Date
May 1, 2025

This May, join the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) in honoring Jewish American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, explore programs, our collection and resources, and displays that highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish...

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with CCPL 

Article Date
May 1, 2025

Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2025. It’s a time to highlight the lives and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The monthlong celebration began in the United States...

Celebrate National Library Week with CCPL 

Article Date
April 7, 2025

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.   

National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many...