Frolicking in the ocean surf is today a familiar activity along South Carolina beaches, but recreational swimming was a novelty in centuries past. “Surf bathing” first achieved local popularity on Sullivan’s Island in the early 1800s, when the pro...
Enjoy a special program for young children ages 6 months to 3 years in celebration of an upcoming Charleston Gaillard Center show , "Flutter ". Children will have the opportunity to create a tie-dye butterfly after the program. Space is limited. C...
The Charleston County Public LIbrary is excited to be participating in the 2024 North Charleston Arts Fest by sharing fun and innovative programs at our participating North Charleston branches! See events offered at CCPL below. To learn more about...
Join VirtualSC at select Charleston County Public Library branches to learn about their free online education programs for grades 6-12 and adults. These coures are taught by SC-licensed teachers. Get essential information and summer registration t...
CCPL, along with Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and NOAA invite you to explore our oceans with topics about ocean conservation, marine life, and fishing and scuba diving happening at the sanctuary.
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Día emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all li...
Have you ever wondered how South Carolinians paid for goods and services before the advent of the U.S. dollar? The pound sterling formed the basis of their accounts until the 1790s, but the economic realities of frontier life obliged early Carolin...
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is closing the Edisto Island Library, located at 1589 Hwy 174 at Trinity Church on Edisto Island, on Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m. to undergo renovations as part of the ongoing referendum-f...
Can you successfully travel the Oregon Trail? In this live action version of the classic game for teens in grade 6-12, you'll have to cross wild rivers, find food and evade illness. You'll also learn basic budgeting skills so that you won't run ou...
Ready, set, library! The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) encourages the community to visit the library during National Library Week to explore all the resources the library has to offer. National Library Week is April 7 - 13, 2024.
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