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Library adds thousands of free downloadable items to its website

Article Date
July 28, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Hundreds of thousands of eBooks, audio books, songs and movies are now available for local residents to download or stream free – if they have a Charleston County Public Library card.

In addition to the free digital services...

Library board elects Brack to be new chairman

Article Date
July 1, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Board of Trustees of the Charleston County Public Library has elected Charleston businessman and publisher Andy Brack to serve as its chairman.
 
Other officers elected include tax professional Steven Clem of James Island as...

Dart Mural reflects Cynthia Graham Hurd's joy

Article Date
June 20, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Friends, family and co-workers gathered Monday at the John L. Dart Branch Library to honor one of those lost in the Emanuel AME Church shootings by dedicating a bright, wall-sized, geometric mural in her honor.

Cynthia Graham Hurd...

Programs honor Emanuel victims

Article Date
June 13, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. — As we approach the first anniversary of the Emanuel AME Church shooting on June 17, Charleston County Public Library is planning several special events and programs to honor the nine Charlestonians who lost their lives, including a...

June Library Programs, including Emanuel-related events

Article Date
May 17, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. — June is a busy month at Charleston County Public Library’s 16 branches with special programs, exhibits and a book drive planned to mark the one-year anniversary of the Emanuel AME Church shooting along with dozens of events to mark...

Book drive continues librarian's legacy

Article Date
May 12, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. — To continue the early literacy goals of 31-year CCPL librarian Cynthia Graham Hurd, one of nine people killed in 2015 during a shooting at Emanuel AME Church, her siblings started a foundation and are planning a month-long book...

Artist to paint mural honoring library employee shot at Emanuel AME

Article Date
February 22, 2016

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A world renowned artist is painting a colorful, wall-sized mural of books on the side of the John L. Dart Branch Library to honor Cynthia Graham Hurd, a 31-year employee of Charleston County Public Library and one of nine victims...

New streaming services are free for those with library cards

Article Date
July 29, 2015

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston County residents now can stream a wide variety of music and award-winning independent films for free through two online services available from Charleston County Public Library.

Anyone with a library card can enjoy the...