Charleston, SC — Charleston County Public Library (CCPL), in partnership with The Charleston Center, FAVOR Lowcountry, and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is launching a powerful new program series this fall to shine a light on the dangers of opioid misuse.
Running from September through November, the In Plain Sight: A Fall Series on Addiction, Truth, and Recovery will offer free public programs designed to educate, engage, and inspire conversations about addiction and prevention in the Lowcountry community. The series will offer a wide range of opportunities for teens and adults to learn and connect, including interactive workshops, educational activities, and community discussions. A highlight will be a special talk and book signing with Barry Meier, former New York Times journalist and author of Pain Killer: A Wonder Drug’s Trail of Addiction and Death, which helped inspire the Netflix miniseries Painkiller.
By bringing together experts, community partners, and library resources, CCPL aims to create a safe, accessible space for residents to deepen their understanding of the opioid crisis and discover pathways to recovery and support.
September Events
Overdose Reversal Agent Training
September 7 at 7 PM
FAVOR Lowcountry – 3030 Ashley Town Center Dr., CharlestonHealthy Living for Teens with The Charleston Center
September 9 at 4:15 PM
Main Library – 68 Calhoun St., CharlestonTeen Vape Talk
September 15 at 4 PM
Keith Summey North Charleston Library – 3503 Rivers Ave., North CharlestonAddiction Science with MUSC: See the Brain, Discover the Treatments
September 17 at 3:30 & 4:30 PM
Dorchester Road Library – 6325 Dorchester Rd., North CharlestonLanguage & Stigma: Changing the Conversation
September 24 at 6 PM
Baxter Patrick James Island Library – 1858 S. Grimball Rd., Charleston
October Events
Save a Life: Naloxone Training with The Charleston Center
October 1 at 4 PM
Edisto Island Library – 1589 Hwy 174, Edisto IslandAddiction Science with MUSC: See the Brain, Discover the Treatments
October 2 at 4:30 PM
MUSC Basic Science Building, Room 203 – 173 Ashley Ave., CharlestonPain Killer: Community Book Discussion
October 2 at 2 PM
Main Library – 68 Calhoun St., CharlestonLived Experiences with Addiction: Panel Discussion
October 9 at 6 PM
Keith Summey North Charleston Library – 3503 Rivers Ave., North CharlestonAddiction Science with MUSC: See the Brain, Discover the Treatments
October 21 at 3:30 PM
Otranto Road Library - 2261 Otranto Road, North CharlestonPain Killer: Author Talk with Barry Meier
October 22 at 6 PM
Bees Ferry West Ashley Library – 3503 Sanders Rd., CharlestonPain Killer: Community Book Discussions
October 21 at 2 PM
John’s Island Library – 3531 Maybank Hwy., John’s Island
October 28 at 2:30 PM
Folly Beach Library – 55 Center St., Folly Beach
October 30 at 10 AM
Bees Ferry West Ashley Library – 3503 Sanders Rd., Charleston
November Events
Save a Life: Naloxone Training with The Charleston Center
November 10 at 10 AM
Keith Summey North Charleston Library – 3503 Rivers Ave., North Charleston