Charleston Library

Your one stop for books, DVDs, online resources, Internet access, and more! Visit any of our 18 locations in Charleston County, as well as our Mobile Library.

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We want to hear from you! 📢

@TridentLit will use community input to help shape future classes. We look forward to seeing you at the Keith Summey North Charleston Library!

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Celebrate Pride Month with CCPL! Explore our collection, branch displays and more. 🏳️‍🌈

Learn More: https://t.co/LTPqmRaPkK

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NEW Charleston Time Machine episode!

Episode 321: Posturing in Charleston Harbor, September 1775: Prelude to a Firefight

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/aItPZwEZzo

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Join us as we celebrate the debut of our new Bookmobile! We can't wait to see you there!🎉 📚

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In observance of Memorial Day, all CCPL branches will be closed today, May 25. Book drops will be closed during this time.

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Join us on Wednesday, June 3 at 6 PM at Main Library for an Author Talk with Kevin Sack about his latest book, Mother Emanuel, a finalist for this year’s Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction and selected as one of The New York Times Book Review’s “10 Best Books of 2025.”

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CLOSURE NOTICE: In observance of Memorial Day, all CCPL branches will be closed on Monday, May 25. Book drops will be closed during this time.

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NEW EPISODE: Check out the latest Charleston Time Machine podcast episode, The Collapse of British Rule in South Carolina, September 1775 📜

LISTEN OR READ: https://t.co/ZofXyEvgxl

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We’re honored to be awarded with three Best of Charleston Awards from the @ChasCityPaper! Thank you for supporting your local library and our staff, we appreciate you!!! 💚

🏆 Best Place to Work
🏆 Best Local Podcast | Charleston Time Machine
🏆 Best Library | Main Library

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CLOSURE NOTICE: Main Library will close for renovation beginning August 1. A temporary location will continue core services during the closure. Renovation work is expected to take approximately 18 months.

🔗 Learn More: https://t.co/83mc7xT68Z

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💫 May the 4th be with you with these galactic reads that celebrate the world of Star Wars! Check out this display at Main Library and explore more books and movies in our catalog!

🔗 https://t.co/CiNN2ZLffP

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We're celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month! Check out our collection, branch displays and more. 📚

Learn More: https://t.co/BnN4TkyVXF

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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with CCPL! Check out our branch displays, programs and collection. 📚

Learn More: https://t.co/402ounPTFn

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Registration is open for our Summer Reading Program! 📚🎉 ⁠

Explore Endless Eras, Endless Stories at your local library and earn prizes along the way. The program is June 1 - July 31.

🔗Sign-Up Today: https://t.co/pSnwfcU6Ck

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The gears are turning… ⚙️⏳📚

Summer Reading is almost here! Registration opens on Friday. Stay tuned for details!

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CLOSURE NOTICE: The South Carolina History Room at Main Library will temporarily close starting May 1 as the building prepares for renovation later this year. The department will reopen to the public in a temporary location on Camp Road.

Learn More: https://t.co/S8uEGaMNgP

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National Library Week starts today! 🎉

This year’s theme is Find Your Joy. We invite you to discover what sparks joy for you at the library. Visit one of our 18 branches across Charleston County, check out something new, and celebrate with us! 💚

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UPDATE: Due to noise and limited HVAC, the Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library will operate on a temporary modified schedule while the issue is resolved. Branch operating hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m until further notice. Book drops will remain available.

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The Edgar Allan Poe Sullivan's Island Library will have modified branch hours due to mechanical problems. On Thursday, April 16 - Friday, April 17 the branch will be open from 9 AM to 1 PM.

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CLOSURE NOTICE: The St. Paul's Hollywood Library will be closed Tuesday, April 21 through Thursday, April 23 for general scheduled maintenance.

We apologize for the inconvenience during this time. For a full list of our branch locations and hours visit https://t.co/5FmpPqvvts.