Tobacco Education Program

Tobacco Education Program

December 13, 2024

Join us for snacks and a discussion about tobacco, nicotine, and vaping with the Charleston Center Prevention Team! They will share valuable information through the Tobacco Education Program (SC TEP). This program is designed to educate students a...

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Let's Talk: Vaping

December 13, 2024

Join us for snacks and a discussion on vaping, its impact on health, and how to make informed decisions to promote a healthier lifestyle, led by the Charleston Center Prevention Team! For teens in grades 6-12.

  • Monday, January 27 at 4 PM: Dorchest...

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Illuminating the Streets of Early Charleston

Illuminating the Streets of Early Charleston

December 6, 2024

Can you imagine navigating the streets and roads of Charleston County between dusk and dawn without the aid of street lamps? The earliest inhabitants of this area relied on moonlight to guide their steps at night, but a campaign to provide nocturn...

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Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books

November 25, 2024

Battle of the Books Middle School Edition is back! Form a team, read the books, and compete to be crowned champion where you can win a cool prize! This is open to grades 6-8. Registration is open December 2, 2024 through January 31, 2025. 

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Giving Thanks for Native American Food in 1670 Charleston

Giving Thanks for Native American Food in 1670 Charleston

November 22, 2024

Thanksgiving, an American holiday rooted in harvest celebrations, acknowledges the bounty of food so many of us take for granted. This tradition in South Carolina recalls the meals shared by English adventurers who landed at Albemarle Point in 167...

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Charleston Common: A Brief History of A Fractured Landscape

Charleston Common: A Brief History of A Fractured Landscape

November 8, 2024

The place-name “Charleston Common” applies to a swath of land designated for public use since 1735. Conscious that the provincial capital lacked a traditional English common, South Carolina’s colonial government reserved more than seventy acres ab...

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2025 VolunTeens Program

2025 VolunTeens Program

November 7, 2024

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 requi...

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with CCPL

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with CCPL

October 29, 2024

The Charleston County Public Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month throughout the month of November. We’re recognizing the contributions, achievements and sacrifices of Native American people, the first inhabitants of the United St...

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Mutiny and Murder aboard Nuestra Señora de la Concepçion, Part 4

Mutiny and Murder aboard Nuestra Señora de la Concepçion, Part 4

October 25, 2024

The trial of Hispanic carpenter Joseph Lortia, accused of confederating with pirates aboard the Cuban schooner Nuestra Señora, unfolded through a series of episodes within South Carolina’s executive Council Chamber in July 1734. Conflicting testi...

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CCPL Launches Neuroconnect Initiative with Sensory Toolkits

CCPL Launches Neuroconnect Initiative with Sensory Toolkits

October 23, 2024

Charleston, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is pleased to announce the introduction of sensory toolkits across all its branches, thanks to a $4,750 grant from Volvo Cars USA Operations Community Fund. These toolkits, designed to...

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