Charleston County library sets closing date for Cooper River Memorial branch
VIDEO: Charleston County library sets closing date for Cooper River Memorial branch By Patrick Phillips | April 7, 2021 at 9:21 AM EDT - Updated April 7 at 12:57 PM
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Public Library plans to close its current Cooper River Memorial Library location later this month.
The branch, located at 3503 Rivers Ave., will close at 7 p.m. on April 27, CCPL said in a news release.
The branch closes as construction is expected to begin on the new Keith Summey North Charleston Library.
During the closure and construction of the new branch, library operations will move to a temporary location at 2036 Cherokee Street in early May, CCPL officials said.
After 30 years, Edisto locals call for first, full-sized library
VIDEO: After 30 years Edisto locals call for first, full-sized library By Lillian Donahue | April 5, 2021 at 1:36 PM EDT - Updated April 5 at 5:28 PM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the critical role local libraries play in rural communities. Now, those on Edisto Island say they want a new library to come to the edge of Charleston County.
Charleston County Councilwoman Anna Johnson who represents the area says people have been reaching out to her with their hopes for the community space.
“They have expressed interest in having a bigger and better library,” Johnson said. “They want to do more things with the youth and the seniors out there.”
Charleston County Library holding public forum on new designs
VIDEO: Charleston County Library holding public forum on new designs By Summer Huechtker | March 17, 2021 at 6:36 AM EDT - Updated March 17 at 7:27 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Public Library is planning to replace the Cooper River Memorial Library with the new Keith Summey North Charleston Library in the next few months.
On Wednesday, Charleston County and the CCPL will share the latest designs for the new library in North Charleston at a virtual community forum.
CCPL Communications Manager Doug Reynolds says they highly recommend tuning in tonight since this is the last planned community forum regarding the design of the new branch before construction starts.
Libraries have become hybrid health care hubs amid pandemic
LAUREN SAUSSER, The Post & Courier
March 14, 2021
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) When the American Library Association recommended last March that all libraries in the United States close their doors to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the national organization fully realized the gravity of its decision even as other businesses and nonprofits around the country were faced with the same difficult choice.
“It is very difficult for us to put forward this recommendation,” the ALA Executive Board said on March 17, 2020. “Libraries pride themselves on being there during critical times for our communities. We are often the only institutions to remain open during times of crisis. Service and stewardship to our communities are core to our profession.”
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