Great resources. Friendly staff. Great parking lot in downtown Charleston. History Room.read more

I lived in Charleston for ten years before visiting the Main library. Three other libraries are…read morecloser to my home, and with ILL and transfer between branches, I can read any book I want without having to travel downtown to pick it up. This library is massive and reminds me of the library at my state university (years ago), while the other libraries in the system are more like "neighborhood" branches. This may be the flagship library, but every branch is impressive. Another fun fact is that the Main Library branch serves as an early voting location during election season. Ballots and books are two of my favorite things, and I'm glad the library does its part to serve democracy. I thought I'd have to drive around for a parking spot or park in a nearby garage. Not true- there's parking on the ground level, your first hour is free, and it's super easy to get in and out. The Main library is also open on Sundays from 2-5 PM, and it's the only branch with Sunday hours. Since Sunday isn't as busy downtown, it's a great time to explore this branch.

Reviewing a concert, not the actual library…read more.. Attended a performance of Brahms Piano Quintet in F Minor, part of the Piccolo Spoleto festival in Charleston. Not a bad place to HEAR a chamber performance, although visual sightlines are non-existent unless you snag a near front row seat. A beautiful facility, definitely a must see location for music lovers.

There is something special at the top of those white stairs and that is a literary history of a…read morecity built on the traditions of its past. With modern decor and the smell of old bindings and leather, this is a book lovers dream. This is the type of place you may see in a movie and one you can get swept away in the pages. Big fan!!!!

If you are not affiliated to cofc, including returning books through inter-library loan, then don't…read morevisit the library. I called in advance to ask if I could rerun the book through inter-library loan from our college library, located in the same town. They told me I must return the book physically. So I traveled and paid the parking to return the book. At soon as I entered the entrance, I was stopped abruptly by asking a tag to enter. I said I just need to return the book and I showed her my institute id. She said " actually return the book right here!!!!' I might misunderstand her, but if I were told that I just need to return the book to the guard and it would be less shocking to me.

This is the library for the College of Charleston but the general public is welcome too. As the…read morepremier academic research library in the Lowcountry, their three floors feature over one million volumes. There is also a cafe on the ground floor. This is a superb resource for the community!

The Citadel's Daniel Library was a wonderful space for me to use when taking graduate level courses…read morein the afternoons/evenings/summers. The librarians are helpful and knowledgeable. The Citadel has an impressive number of physical and digital collections available for loan. The library also has a coffeeshop and study areas inside.

I liked this library because it FELT like a traditional library. A lot of them these days have…read moregotten so updated that they've lost the "library charm" that I have grown to love. There are tons of books of course, but there are also a few displays with some historical info and old belongings of former Citadel grads. It was a neat experience for my husband and me while we were on our way to the museum on the third floor.

This location has a nice selection of books of different genres. They also have a nice selection of…read moreprofessional development books. I enjoy being able to call and inquire about books via phone and being able to place books on hold ,and drop by the desk to pick them up quickly is very convenient. I think it's nice that if a book is not available they can request it from another library branch. The interior is neat and clean and the customer service is very accommodating. The hours Monday 9AM-7PM Tuesday 9AM-7PM Wednesday 9AM-7PM Thursday 9AM-7PM Friday 9AM-6PM Saturday 9AM-5PM Sunday Closed

With the Hurd/St. Andrews branch of the Charleston County Library closed for renovations, I'm…read morefrequenting the West Ashley branch. Although the West Ashley Library is a bit dated, it's had several updates since my last review. First- no more interlibrary loan fees or overdue fees. This is a lifesaver since I forget to renew books on time. Parking hasn't been an issue lately either. Best of all, the library now has self-serve checkout kiosks! You can reserve your book online and pick it up when it's ready. CCPL will transfer books between branches, too. I hope the CCPL branch closer to my home reopens soon, but the West Ashley branch is a good option until then.

A wonderful library with friendly and helpful staff in a clean, well organized facility. There are…read moreprograms for people of all ages, not just kids. The many computers and laptops are convenient and readily available. It's a very welcoming place to get work done or to relax and read. There's a good selection of books in the stacks, and a variety of subjects.

I love my local library. They have an excellent selection of books and DVDs…read more Why buy a book when you can rent it for free? This branch is very well managed and operated and offers just about everything you could need from a library.

Love our local library. They give back so muchj to the community! And with great support from local…read moreand national sponsors alike. Happy to celeb summer by reading with CCPL! Helpful and friendly staff to boot!

Tons of parking which is nice but overall a small library. There is a children's section as well as…read morea teens section. Lots of computers in the middle and a few tables that are free to study and work on. The shelves seemed quite sparse of books which was a bit concerning, especially in such a prosperous neighborhood like Mount Pleasant. What really irritated me though was the noise. This is the noisiest library I have ever been to. I had 2 gentlemen having a conversation at the table next to me as if in a coffee shop. There was also a tutor having a session with a student at another table. Even the librarians were talking at full volume to people who came in. If I have to put earbuds in and play white noise in a library thats too loud. I know they had small side rooms for such situations. Please please please be more quiet.

Small but awesome. Yes, the collection of books on hand can be small in comparison to larger…read morelibraries, but I've been surprised by how they seem to have some obscure titles on hand and available. The staff is A+ and always eager to assist. If they dont have something you're looking for, they will get it! A good amount of seating is available if you want to sit for a while with a book, newspaper, magazine or your own computer. I never tried their wifi (normally use my own hotspot), but understand it's easy and good. So happy there is an excellent library on Daniel Island.

This is an archival library/museum, so if you're looking for something particular, let them know…read moreand they can pull things out for you. The place is kind of small so they can't possibly leave everything out. There are a few basic items that are always on display though. They also work hand-in-hand with the main University library so they can direct you to literature there or on-line as well. There are a couple of librarians/historians on-site, but it's always best to call ahead to make sure they are in the building. They don't mind meeting you either, just give them a heads up if you can. I was recently there and mentioned that my grandmother (92 years old) used to make the sheets for the beds in the burn unit. They had a miniature replica of those beds and a write-up about them (see pictures). The archivist mentioned that they would love to take an oral account so I have some homework in getting the two of them together so this can be recorded soon. Many items have been donated through the years by previous doctors and their families. When you look through these items, you really have to step back in awe at the advancements we have made in science on the shoulders of some pretty innovative people before us. I feel fortunate that we still have this resource available to us. Oh yea, they have a historical photo of this location at the corner of Bee and Ashley and this building was part of that original structure. It's in a glass case in the middle of the room, or ask to see it if not.

I was looking forward to visiting the Waring Historical Library during my trip to Charleston. I've…read morenever been there and I enjoy finding new things to do. Google says it opens at 8:30 am, but luckily I checked their website and they don't open until 10 am. After finding a parking spot a couple of streets away, I walked over and made it right at 10. I rang the doorbell as the door was locked. About a minute later, I saw someone coming from the other side of the building and leaving. Not sure if they work there or not, but it was a little odd. I waited for 15 minutes in front of the library. I rang the doorbell a second time and tried their phone number, but no one answered the door or picked up the phone. All the lights were off inside and I couldn't see anyone working there. I eventually left as it's getting very hot outside and sitting and waiting for a place that may or may not open in the heat isn't really what I want to do on my vacation. It's a gorgeous building from what I saw on the outside though. If they're unable to open on time for whatever reason or if they step away, they may want to put up some sort of sign that says when they are expected back.