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...
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...
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...
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...
Join us for a special event with Big Green as they bring their Big Green Bus and passion for growing food to four Charleston County Public Library branches! We’re excited to partner with them for this celebration.
This Big Green Bus Tour "Grow...
Due to the threat of severe weather from Tropical Storm Debby, Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) branches and offices will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 8. CCPL will resume normal operations on Friay, Aug. 9.
Book drops and automated...
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...
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...
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 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...