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2025 Summer Reading June 1-August 15 Take a trip around the world this summer at your local Charleston County Public Library during our 2025 Summer Reading Program! In partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD), the program promotes reading and offers incentives throughout the summer, along with featured events for all ages. Prizes are available while supplies last. Visit ccpl.org/summeronline for details! |
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West African Drum & Dance with Wona Womalan
Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. A breathtaking explosion of high energy and visually spectacular West African drumming, singing and dance. |
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Best Apps and Websites for Planning Your Vacation Thursday, June 5 at 2 p.m.
Introduction to the best websites and apps to plan your vacation, plus learn tips and tricks for a smooth trip! |
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Book-A-Librarian Throughout June Have questions about your laptop, smartphone, or tablet? Need help with downloadable media, a resume, or job application? Stop by the Information Desk or call (843) 572-4094 to book a 30-minute session with a librarian. |
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Ancestry Library 101 Tuesday, June 3 at 11 a.m. Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition to research your family history. Please come prepared with the full name of your parents or grandparents, their birthdates, and place of birth. Attendees must be familiar with navigating the computer and using the mouse. |
Summer Reading Quest
Throughout June Use the reading prompts to embark on a summer reading adventure. Turn in your completed track record card for a sweet treat and a chance to win a gift card. |
Senior Circle: Art & Games Edition
Thursday, June 12 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Adults of all ages are invited. Participate in engaging activities that inspire the mind, energize the body, and support overall health in a fun, social setting. |
Otranto Book Discussion
Tuesday, June 17 at 11 a.m.
Read the book, then engage in a discussion about this month's pick: Nothing is Missing: A Memoir of Living Boldly by Nicole Walters. |
The Silent Library
Thursday, June 26 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join us for a family-friendly game where teams take on silly challenges while trying to stay as quiet as possible. |
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Limitless Learning (L2) for CCSD Students
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L2 Student Library Access Thanks to a continued partnership between the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County School District (CCSD), Charleston County students have been automatically registered for a free L2 (L Squared) account. L Squared gives students the ability to borrow books, movies, and other items from any of our library locations around Charleston County. The account also gives students access to digitally borrow materials that are available for downloading or streaming online including ebooks, movies and music. In addition, you can connect to more than 100 subscription databases for free. |
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Teen Subscription Bags Throughout June Fill out our online (https://www.ccpl.org/teen-subscription-bag) or paper survey and get a hand-picked selection of library books and freebies just for you. Fill out the survey by the end of each month to receive your personalized Book Bag the following month. Surveys due by June 30. |
Dungeons & Dragons
Tuesday, June 3 from 3-4:30 p.m. Our D&D group will meet the first Tuesday of each month during summer! Join our ongoing campaign. New and returning players welcome. |
Writer's Workshop
Tuesday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. Join our writer's workshop and help create our short film! |
Laser Tag with Carolina Gamerz
Tuesday, June 17 at 3:30 p.m. Come blast your friends at our laser tag! A signed waiver is required. |
K-Pop Dance Class
Tuesday, June 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Learn the latest K-Pop dances with dance instructor Stacey Styce. |
STAR Therapy Dogs
Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. Read to a therapy dog. Certified therapy dogs and their handlers love listening to stories! |
Big Bang Boom
Monday, June 9 at 3 p.m.
Big Bang Boom is a live, interactive, educational musical performance with parent-friendly children's music. The show is upbeat, fun, and energetic! All ages welcome, with content geared toward PreK-5th grade. |
Saturday Matinee: The Wizard of Oz (1939; G) Saturday, June 14 from 2-4 p.m. Come along to the Emerald City with Dorothy and her new friends, where she asks the Wizard of Oz to grand her wish to go home. |
All Smiles Monday, June 16 at 3 p.m. Charleston Stage presents "All Smiles," an interactive theatre experience for early childhood to 2nd grade. |
Lit Chemist: Slime-tific Creations (ages 6-11)
Saturday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Kids will explore the science behind polymers while experimenting with fun mix-ins, textures, and ingredients to make their slime uniquely their own. |
Yoga for Kids (ages 4-11)
Monday, June 23 at 3 p.m.
Yoga for Kids blends playful activities, storytelling, and yoga poses. A selection of yoga mats is available for use on a first come, first served basis. Recommended for ages 4-11. |
Crafty Morning: Sock Puppets
Saturday, June 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Feeling crafty? Come and make a sock puppet! |
STEAM Fun with Boeing (ages 6-11)
Monday, June 30 from 3-4:30 p.m. Learn about careers in aerospace and participate in a STEAM activity session building a paper airplane. Join the flight competition to win Boeing swag and other prizes! |
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Family Storytime (all ages, with caregiver) Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and more while building early literacy skills. Family Storytime is geared to children 0-5, with a caregiver. Open to children ages 11 and under. |
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Baby Storytime (ages 0-2, with caregiver)
Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 at 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a book, songs, rhymes, and movement while bonding with your baby! Baby Storytime is geared to children 0-2, with a caregiver. |
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Otranto Road Library
2261 Otranto Road
North Charleston, South Carolina 29406
843-572-4094httsp://www.ccpl.org |
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