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CCPL launches Human Library Series at John's Island Regional

Article Date
August 28, 2018

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Interested members of the community are invited to gather in a safe space and converse with individuals who have been exposed to prejudice or stigma. Join us to combat intolerance by engaging in open, honest and respectful...

Grasping the Neck: The Origins of Charleston’s Northern Neighbor

Article Date
August 24, 2018

How well do you know “the Neck”? Perhaps you know a bit, and you’re open to learning more about its history and its present challenges. Or perhaps you’re confused by this strange anatomical reference and have no clue what I’m talking about. In...

The Great Memory Loss of 1865

Article Date
August 17, 2018

This week, in honor of the 235th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Charleston (13 August 1783), I’d like to draw your attention to a little-known but incredibly important fact about the history of this city. During the early days of...

Join CCPL this fall for community baby showers

Article Date
August 15, 2018

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- New and expectant mothers and families are invited to learn about community resources available to help your child from pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Below is a list of the remaining events. 

Hurd/St. Andrews Library  
Saturday...

Benne Seeds in the Lowcountry

Article Date
August 10, 2018

For most folks in the Lowcountry, the word “benne” brings to mind images of benne wafers, those small, sugary, brown discs that you’ll find in local shops marketed as one of Charleston’s signature treats, if not the signature treat of the...

Check out CCPL telescopes to watch the Perseid meteor shower

Article Date
August 8, 2018

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Have you checked out one of CCPL’s telescopes to check out the night sky? This weekend is a great time to check one out because the best meteor shower of the year, according to Space.com, will be criss-crossing the skies.

The...

Head back to school with these CCPL events

Article Date
August 6, 2018

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Get ready for heading back to school with plenty of fun library events. From giveaways to games to movies, we have something for everyone! 

  

  

Back To School Giveaway (children and teens)
Aug. 1-Aug. 15
Cooper River Memorial...

The Watch House: South Carolina’s First Police Station, 1701–1725

Article Date
August 3, 2018

South Carolina’s first police station was a brick “Watch House” constructed around 1701 at the intersection of Broad and East Bay Streets in Charleston. Built to shelter both the town’s nocturnal watchmen and the lawbreakers they caught on the...