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Reconstructing the Streets of Post-Civil War Charleston

Article Date
May 30, 2025

Amidst the financial doldrums that followed the American Civil War, Charlestonians struggled to reconstruct their politics, rebuild their economy, and repair a neglected streetscape. Budget constraints compelled officials of the late 1860s and...

Raphael James Author Talks

Article Date
March 26, 2025

Join Raphael James, an award-winning news anchor at WCSC-TV in Charleston, SC, in a discussion of his book, I Don't Want To Talk About It: A Journalist's Essays on Autism, Dementia, Religion, and God. In this work, James opens up about the challenges...

Reptiles with Friends of Coastal South Carolina

Article Date
January 2, 2025

Explore the fascinating world of reptiles with Friends of Coastal South Carolina!

Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where children can get up close with real animals! This class will introduce the unique characteristics of cold-blooded animals...

Read with Therapy Dogs at select library branches

Article Date
August 15, 2024

Build your literacy skills by reading out loud to a friendly STAR therapy dog. Bring a book from home or choose one at the library. For children in 2nd – 4th grade. Registration is required. Please call to register for a 15-minute session. Check out...

Renovated McClellanville Library to open on May 17

Article Date
May 3, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will open the renovated McClellanville Library, located at 222 Baker St, on Friday, May 17. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. at the branch.

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Retirement Income Seminar with Gabe Gould

Article Date
March 5, 2024

Join Financial Security Advisor Gabe Gold for a seminar tailormade for retirees and pre-retirees. Learn strategies and techniques that will enable you to generate a steady income stream that is guaranteed to last a lifetime, and take the opportunity...

Red Cross Blood Drives

Article Date
March 5, 2024

Save lives, donate today! The American Red Cross will facilitate several blood drives this spring and summer at various CCPL locations. See the schedule and locations below. It is highly recommended that you schedule a donation time in advance, but...

Read for the Record with CCPL!

Article Date
September 19, 2022

Help set a world record for the number of people reading or listening to the same book on one day! Join us at any of our branch locations on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 to participate in Jumpstart's Read for the Record. This year's book selection is ...