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TAB

August 23, 2024

Join one of our Charleston County Public Library Teen Advisory Boards to help shape the future of your library! Work with other teens to create and implement programs and participate in service projects. Plus, you can earn service hours for the me...

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Back to School Night with Charleston Battery

Back to School Night with Charleston Battery

August 19, 2024

Join us for Back to School Night with the Charleston Battery where we will celebrate our Summer Readers!  The game is on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 PM at the Patriots Point Athletics Complex. It's located at 85 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC...

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Policing Rural Charleston, from Colonial Posse to County Sheriff

Policing Rural Charleston, from Colonial Posse to County Sheriff

August 16, 2024

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...

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Read with Therapy Dogs at select library branches

Read with Therapy Dogs at select library branches

August 15, 2024

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 o...

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Safe Sleep for Babies

Safe Sleep for Babies

August 15, 2024

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 t...

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Yoga for Kids at the Library

Yoga for Kids at the Library

August 15, 2024

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 f...

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Big Green Bus to visit four library branches offering free books and gardening supplies

Big Green Bus to visit four library branches offering free books and gardening supplies

August 12, 2024

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 "G...

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All CCPL branches and offices closed for TS Debby

All CCPL branches and offices closed for TS Debby

August 4, 2024

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 ...

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Charleston

Charleston's Forgotten First Orphan House, 1790–94

August 2, 2024

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 betw...

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2024 VolunTeens Program

2024 VolunTeens Program

August 1, 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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