The terrified survivors of a murderous mutiny aboard the Cuban schooner Nuestra Señora sailed from the Bahamas under the command of a hired English pilot in mid-June 1734. They sought to return to Havana with no questions asked, but the crew’s...
Join us for an informative session with a representative from the IRS to unlock the potential of the Employer-Provided Childcare Credit and explore other valuable benefits available to small business owners. Learn how these opportunities can help you...
An affluent Cuban merchant and his young pregnant wife set sail from Havana in the spring of 1734 on a peaceful voyage to Hispaniola aboard their private vessel, but a piratical mutiny at sea claimed many lives and set the vessel adrift. Aided by a...
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and the Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections (BVRE) have teamed up to educate young readers on the importance of voting through a new children’s book starring the Library...
Saxophonist and Producer Kenny G recently released his new memoir Life in the Key of G. Adult Services Librarian Ramon Maclin of the Keith Summey North Charleston Library has a Q&A with Kenny G. Check it out below!
The memoir is written with Philip...
In this workshop, children will listen to Goodnight Moon, participate in some bunny-themed songs and create a glow-in-the-dark bunny puppet! This workshop has limited space and is geared toward ages 3-8.
All Charleston County Public Library branches will close early on Thursday, September 26 due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Helene. Branches and offices will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, with the exception of West Ashley Library which...
Washington, D.C. – The American Library Association, with members of the Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network (ALL IN), has received a National Leadership Grants Award for over $400,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences to...
In the autumn of 1814, during a brief war with Britain, Charlestonians scrambled to construct a zigzag line of fortifications across the Neck of the peninsula. They sought to deter an enemy invasion, but the return of peace in 1815 preempted the need...
Learn about opioid abuse prevention topics, including Narcan training for the public and resources for caregivers of teens and young adults. Free books and other resources will be given away at each program. Made possible with the Charleston Center.
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