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Policing Rural Charleston, from Colonial Posse to County Sheriff

Article Date
August 16, 2024

From the dawn of the Carolina Colony to the early twentieth century, residents of rural Charleston County enjoyed no police protection beyond their own vigilance. Ancient customs, imported from England and transformed by the institution of slavery...

Yoga for Kids at the Library

Article Date
August 15, 2024

Yoga for Kids blends playful activities, storytelling, and yoga poses to nurture physical fitness, mindfulness, and creativity in a supportive environment. These sessions are tailored for kids and families with a selection of yoga mats available for...

Safe Sleep for Babies

Article Date
August 15, 2024

In the Charleston area, approximately 1-2 infants die of unsafe sleep per month. This safe sleep class aims to educate families and caregivers on the current safe sleep practices supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics and discuss items that...

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...

Charleston's Forgotten First Orphan House, 1790–94

Article Date
August 2, 2024

Shortly after the creation of the nation’s first municipal orphanage in 1790, the citizens of Charleston contributed to the construction of a large and well-documented edifice on Boundary (now Calhoun) Street that housed thousands of children...

2024 VolunTeens Program

Article Date
August 1, 2024

For grades 6-12. Want to volunteer at your local library? Sign up to be a VolunTeen at one of 13 participating locations! You'll assist library staff with various tasks and duties while earning volunteer hours. See below for more details and...

Charleston County library employee saves patron's life using Narcan

Article Date
July 24, 2024

A Charleston County Public Library employee was recognized by Charleston County Council for helping save a patron's life by using Narcan spray, a medication to treat narcotic overdoses.

On July 9, 2024, a man was found unresponsive at the Keith...

Colleton Square: Prelude to Market Street

Article Date
July 19, 2024

Colleton Square is a place-name rarely heard in Charleston today, but millions of people tramp through its historic boundaries every year. Granted to an aristocratic English family in 1681, this creek-side tract was subdivided in the 1740s by...