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West Ashley Library

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Phone: (843) 766-6635

Wando Mount Pleasant Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 805-6888

Village Library

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Phone: (843) 884-9741

St. Paul's/Hollywood Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 889-3300

Otranto Road Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 572-4094

Mt. Pleasant Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 849-6161

McClellanville Library

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Phone: (843) 887-3699

Keith Summey North Charleston Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 744-2489

John's Island Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 559-1945

Hurd/St. Andrews Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 766-2546

Folly Beach Library

Closed

Phone: (843) 588-2001

Edisto Island Library

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Phone: (843) 869-2355

Dorchester Road Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 552-6466

John L. Dart Library

9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Phone: (843) 722-7550

Baxter-Patrick James Island

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 795-6679

Main Library

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Phone: (843) 805-6930

Bees Ferry West Ashley Library

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Phone: (843) 805-6892

Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan's Island Library

Closed for renovations

Phone: (843) 883-3914

Mobile Library

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: (843) 805-6909

Department of Programming

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Programming Guidelines

Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) supports its mission to connect our diverse community to information, foster lifelong learning and enrich lives by developing and presenting programs that provide additional opportunities for these goals. Programming is an integral component of library service that:

Provides opportunities for continuing education and lifelong learning
Foster literacy, workforce development, educational success and community engagement
Serve our community’s diversity through engaging entertainment, enrichment and opportunities to encounter new ideas and learn new skills
Offers a dynamic exchange of information
Facilitates wide-ranging discussions and supports civic dialogue
Fosters community networks and introduces residents
Allows exploration of ideas in a safe environment
Enhances the library’s role as a community resource
Introduces patrons and non-users to library resources, services or programs
Builds stronger communities
Expands the visibility of the library

Programming Criteria

The Library’s staff use the following criteria in making decisions about program topics, speakers, and accompanying resources:

Meets community needs and interests
Availability of program space
Presentation quality
Presenter background/qualifications in content area
Budget
Historical or educational significance
Connection to other community programs, exhibitions or events
Relation to Library collections, resources, exhibits and programs

The library does not offer programs of a purely commercial nature. Library programs must have a special educational, informational, or cultural value to the community. Examples of programs that would be considered of a commercial nature include, but are not limited to, presentations offered for free but with the intention of soliciting future business.

Due to the high volume of proposals that we receive, Library staff will respond only to the proposals for which we see a potential programming opportunity. Submissions will be kept on file for future consideration.

All proposed presenters or programmers must submit a Program Proposal Form.

We plan far in advance for our library programs. Please submit the form no later than three months before the proposed event.

Explore Programming

Children's Programming

Learn about storytimes, age groups, and more.

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General Programming Information

Find out about the general guidelines of attending programs at CCPL branches.

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Creation Spaces

Learn about the spaces, the equipment, the staff, and how to sign up for
orientation and training sessions in our creation studios.

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