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Join us for Library Night with the Charleston RiverDogs

Article Date
July 25, 2023

Join the Charleston County Public Library as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program at Library Night with the Charleston RiverDogs! The game is on Sunday, August 6 at 5:05 p.m. at the Joe P. Riley Jr. Stadium located at 360 Fishburne St...

Bathing to Beat the Heat in Early Charleston, Part 2

Article Date
July 21, 2023

The cheapest and simplest form of bathing in early South Carolina was an ancient practice shared by numerous cultures around the world: one simply walked to the nearest creek, river, or beach and jumped in. Because specialized bathing garments did...

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...

Bring the library to you with these five free mobile apps!

Article Date
July 17, 2023

Enjoy these FREE apps straight from your mobile device. All you need to do is download each app from your mobile app store and log in using your CCPL library card number!

  1. Hoopla: 
  2. Freegal Music:
  3. Libby: 
  4. Kanopy: 
  5. Mango Languages:

Bathing to Beat the Heat in Early Charleston, Part 1

Article Date
July 14, 2023

Before the advent of air conditioning and running water in the Charleston area, Lowcountry residents of all descriptions pursued a number of indoor and outdoor strategies to gain relief from the sultry summer heat. Bathing was a luxury enjoyed by a...

African Drumming & Dance with Wona Womalan

Article Date
July 3, 2023

Wona Womalan brings an appreciation of West Africa's vibrant and beautiful musical art to audiences of all ages. The ensemble dives into a breathtaking explosion of high energy and visually spectacular drumming, singing and dance. Join CCPL for...

Anson's Landing to Gadsden’s Wharf: A Brief History

Article Date
June 30, 2023

Charleston’s International African American Museum (IAAM) stands on ground formerly known as Gadsden’s Wharf, a man-made structure built along the Cooper River waterfront shortly before the American Revolution. During the previous century, the site...

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with CCPL

Article Date
June 29, 2023

The Charleston County Public Library is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of hip-hop July through August! Join us at select branches for special programs. Scroll to the bottom for a list of digitial resources you can access from home including hip-hop...