A Hawaiian Band in Charleston, 1901–2

A Hawaiian Band in Charleston, 1901–2

May 24, 2024

Charlestonians got their first taste of Hawaiian culture in December 1901, when a band of Pacific Islanders came to represent the newly-acquired territory at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition. Local audiences were entranced...

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Meet Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May at Book Release Event

Meet Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May at Book Release Event

May 22, 2024

Charleston County Public Library and Blue Bicycle Books present the official book launch event for Shipwrecked, the new high-stakes adventure in the nationally bestselling young readers series, The Islanders. Join co-authors Mary Alice Monroe and ...

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MUSC Hands-Only CPR Workshop For Kids

MUSC Hands-Only CPR Workshop For Kids

May 22, 2024

For kids in grades 4 – 5. Join CCPL and MUSC at select branches to learn hands-only CPR and how to use an 
AED for FREE. Please note this is not a certification class.

Workshop Schedule:

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Piccolo Spoleto events at CCPL

Piccolo Spoleto events at CCPL

May 17, 2024

Dive into family fun and creativity with Piccolo Spoleto event two library branches! Events are free, but registration or tickets are required for ALL event, due to limited space.

Artist Workshop with Karen Jayne 

Craft 3D nature art with wire...

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Union Pier: Mobility Nexus through the Centuries

Union Pier: Mobility Nexus through the Centuries

May 10, 2024

The site known as Union Pier has been a transportation crossroads for centuries past and might continue as such well into the future. Now slated for redevelopment, the seventy-acre industrial complex on the Cooper River waterfront includes the ves...

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CPR Classes for Students

CPR Classes for Students

May 10, 2024

Join us at select branches for hands-only CPR training for students. Learn essential life-saving skills to help someone in need. Registration is recommended, space is limited. Please note, this is not a certification class. 

Tuesday, May 14, 5-...

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Renovated McClellanville Library to open on May 17

Renovated McClellanville Library to open on May 17

May 3, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will open the renovated McClellanville Library, located at 222 Baker St, on Friday, May 17. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. at the branch.

T...

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Renovated Folly Beach Library to reopen May 20

Renovated Folly Beach Library to reopen May 20

May 3, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will open the Folly Beach Library, located at 55 Center St, on Monday, May 20. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. at the branch.


The Folly Beac...

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CCPL Partners with Charleston Center to Prevent Opioid Misuse

CCPL Partners with Charleston Center to Prevent Opioid Misuse

May 2, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is working with Charleston County’s Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (more commonly known as The Charleston Center) to help prevent opioid misuse in Charlest...

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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with CCPL

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with CCPL

May 1, 2024

The Charleston County Public Library joins the nation in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month 2024 throughout the month of May. CCPL has resources and opportunities to learn about the contributions of Jewish Americans.  According to the Char...

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