Red Cross Blood Drives

Red Cross Blood Drives

March 5, 2024

Save lives, donate today! The American Red Cross will facilitate several blood drives this spring and summer at various CCPL locations. See the schedule and locations below. It is highly recommended that you schedule a donation time in advance, bu...

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Retirement Income Seminar with Gabe Gould

Retirement Income Seminar with Gabe Gould

March 5, 2024

Join Financial Security Advisor Gabe Gold for a seminar tailormade for retirees and pre-retirees. Learn strategies and techniques that will enable you to generate a steady income stream that is guaranteed to last a lifetime, and take the opportuni...

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Charleston County Public Library hosts open casting call at three locations

Charleston County Public Library hosts open casting call at three locations

March 5, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) announces a casting call for patrons who love their local library! Charleston County residents of all ages are invited to three locations throughout the day on Saturday, March 23 to be ph...

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CCPL to Open Renovated West Ashley Library on March 18 

CCPL to Open Renovated West Ashley Library on March 18 

March 4, 2024

CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will open the renovated West Ashley Library, located at 45 Windermere Blvd, on Monday, March 18. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. at the ...

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The Shaw Community Center: A Living Memorial to Civil Rights Progress

The Shaw Community Center: A Living Memorial to Civil Rights Progress

March 1, 2024

The Shaw Community Center at 22 Mary Street in downtown Charleston embodies an important historical legacy: It arose shortly after the Civil War as a memorial to Robert Gould Shaw and members of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment who died in battle a...

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Celebrate Women

Celebrate Women's History Month with CCPL

February 29, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C. - March is Women's History Month, a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society. It's been observed annually in March since 1987 in the United States. It began as a weeklong celebration in 1980 and seven y...

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CCPL needs your help to shape the future of technology programming and services at libraries in Charleston County

CCPL needs your help to shape the future of technology programming and services at libraries in Charleston County

February 20, 2024

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is working to address the digital divide and gaps in literacy in the County, and it needs your help. The library is launching a public survey to collect better understand the community'...

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Segregation and Desegregation at the Charleston County Public Library, 1930–1965

Segregation and Desegregation at the Charleston County Public Library, 1930–1965

February 16, 2024

The Charleston County Public Library opened its doors in 1931, but welcomed visitors unequally and conditionally until the early 1960s. Like nearly every other institution existing in the American South during that era, the Charleston Free Library...

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CCPL closed on Presidents Day

CCPL closed on Presidents Day

February 16, 2024

The Charleston County Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 19 in recognition of Presidents Day. Book drops will remain open during this time. 

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Gaillard Center "Tweet Tweet" Workshops for Kids

Gaillard Center "Tweet Tweet" Workshops for Kids

February 12, 2024

Calling all early learners! Join the Charleston Gaillard Center at select CCPL branches for FREE workshops geared toward children ages 0-5. Enjoy special, interactive activities in celebration of the upcoming Gaillard Center show for young childre...

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