Join Dean Calbreath, author of The Sergeant, for a slide-show and lecture on the life of Nicholas Said, from his birth in an ancient African kingdom to his travels through the palaces of the Ottoman Empire and Europe, to his life in the United States...
Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) was a towering figure in the history of the United States, occupying the vanguard of the nation’s struggle for African-American civil rights during the nineteenth century. Near the end of a career spanning six decades...
Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Black History Month throughout the month of February as we recognize the achievements of African Americans and their role in history. Explore our collection and programs including author talks...
Orange trees and their delicious fruit are not native to North America, but they form a curious and poorly-remembered chapter in South Carolina’s early history. During the second quarter of the eighteenth century, British settlers planted thousands...
TEEN SPRING READING CHALLENGE
Calling all high school students at Dorchester, Keith Summey North Charleston, and Otranto libraries! Join the Pages of Prevention Reading Challenge from February 3 - April 30 for a chance to win amazing prizes! Earn...
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...
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to highlight Charleston County Public Library books that you've checked out the most! We’ve loved seeing you visit the library, discover new page-turners and explore new worlds. This year our patrons have circulated...
Join us for snacks and a discussion on vaping, its impact on health, and how to make informed decisions to promote a healthier lifestyle, led by the Charleston Center Prevention Team! For teens in grades 6-12.
Join us for snacks and a discussion about tobacco, nicotine, and vaping with the Charleston Center Prevention Team! They will share valuable information through the Tobacco Education Program (SC TEP). This program is designed to educate students...
Can you imagine navigating the streets and roads of Charleston County between dusk and dawn without the aid of street lamps? The earliest inhabitants of this area relied on moonlight to guide their steps at night, but a campaign to provide nocturnal...