Charleston Library

NOTICE - Main Library is back OPEN and operating on its regular schedule. Thank you for your patience!

UPDATE: The website has been restored!

⚠️ Our website CCPL.ORG is currently down. We’re working with our website provider to resolve the issue and will share an update once service is restored. Thank you for your patience.

CLOSED: Due to a mechanical issue at the branch, Main Library will be closed until further notice. Updates will be shared once available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

NEW Charleston Time Machine episode! Episode 317: The First Days of South Carolina's Last Royal Governor 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4rfuIVu

CLOSURE NOTICE: The Main Library will be closed on Saturday, March 28 due to the Cooper River Bridge Run.

LOVE YOUR LIBRARY? 💚There’s still time to vote in the Best of Charleston Awards by the Charleston City Paper! We’re so honored you nominated us in four categories, and we'd love to have your votes in this final round! Voting ends March 8. VOTE HERE: CCPL.ORG/VOTE-CCPL.

UPDATE: Service has been restored.

The John's Island Library is currently experiencing an outage impacting phone and internet service. The library remains open, but services are limited while the outage is being repaired. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Feb. 26 CCPL Board of Trustees meeting recording is now available. youtu.be/OL-b01Lqn6E

Celebrate Women's History Month with us! Explore and learn about contributions of women through our programs, branch displays and library resources! Learn More: bit.ly/3ODjnAZ

English for Speakers of Other Languages classes begin March 3 at Dorchester Road Library thanks to a SC State Library Grant! Classes will be taught by the Trident Literacy Association. You can register by calling the branch at 843-552-6466 or visiting in person.

There's still time to register for GED Prep Classes at John L. Dart Library! They are offered by @CCSDConnects Office of Adult Education. The classes are Mondays and Wednesday March 2 - May 20. REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/4tYXagZ

The South Carolina History Room at Main Library will temporarily close to the public starting May 1 as the building prepares for renovation later this year. The department will reopen to the public in a temporary location at a later time. Learn More: bit.ly/4tTsJsF

We had a wonderful visit with the senior ministry at St. James Bethel AME Church on Wadmalaw Island! 📚 ☕ Julian presented " Voices Unheard: Telling the Whole Story of of the American Revolution" and Tiffany shared how to make ginger cinnamon tea.

Grab your coffee and enjoy this cozy mystery author talk with award-winning author Dr. Sandra Jackson-Opoku at the Dorchester Road Library! ☕ 📚 She chats about her debut cozy mystery, "Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes." youtu.be/S0shdzk7T1k

NEW Charleston Time Machine episode! The first sparks of the American Revolution ignited during the spring of 1775, while Lord William Campbell prepared to sail from England to his post as Governor of South Carolina. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4rWRwdh (Link in bio!)

WEDNESDAY, February 4: Join us for a Gallery Night Reception at the Main Library as we showcase Shannon L. Hopkins's "What the Sea Gave Me" exhibit. Check out Rosemary's work: bit.ly/4tHr2OA

In observance of Presidents Day, all CCPL branches will be closed today, February 16. Book drops will remain open during this time.

We're finalists for Best of Charleston Awards! 🎉 THANK YOU for nominating us for four @ChasCityPaper awards! We appreciate your support and would love your VOTE in the final round! 🗳️VOTE HERE: ccpl.org/vote-ccpl