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Book List in Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

Article Date
July 20, 2023

The Charleston County Public Library is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop! Check out this book list curated by Adult Services Librarian Ramon Maclin with books in the CCPL collection. Click on the title to place a hold or to find what...

Staff book picks in honor of gratitude and Cynthia Graham Hurd

Article Date
June 2, 2022

Librarian Cynthia Graham Hurd spent 31 years with the Charleston County Public Library serving our community until she was murdered on June 17, 2015 inside the Mother Emanuel AME Church with eight others. Cynthia is remembered for her dedication to...

Top 14 Reads: African American Poetry Books

Article Date
February 1, 2022

Provided by: Bre’Ana Wilson, Otranto Road Library

CHARLESTON, S.C. - If you are looking for a quick read, poetry can tell a story in the richest, but simplest form. Many people read poetry for motivation or to sense others experiences through word...

Titles from CCPL's collection to remember the Holocaust

Article Date
January 27, 2022

CHARLESTON, S.C. - January 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day to commemorate the slaughter of millions of people by Nazis in World War II. This year, our selectors have put together a list of books to read from the Charleston...

6 books to read for MLK Day 2022

Article Date
January 12, 2022

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrates the life and civil rights work of Dr. King. This year, part of Charleston County Public Library's celebration is to share a small collection of specially curated titles.

In 1994, the holiday...

Read the Rainbow with CCPL this PRIDE Month

Article Date
June 17, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - For PRIDE Month 2021, we're celebrating with a reading list, programs, and some take and makes at several Charleston County Public Library branches. And don't forget to check out the displays in your favorite branch to find some...

Yom Hashoah: Titles from CCPL's collection to remember the Holocaust

Article Date
April 3, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - April 8 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day this year, a day to commemorate the slaughter of millions of people by Nazis in World War II. The date corresponds to the 27th dat of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar, and is the...

Women's History Month: 7 autobiographies from women leading the way

Article Date
March 17, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - March is Women's History Month, a great time to delve into the historic moments led by women and the stories they've collected along the way. That's why this month we have a collection of autobiographies to share that celebrate...