Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will close the Main Library, located at 68 Calhoun Street in Downtown Charleston, on Saturday, Aug. 1 to begin renovations. The last day of public service will be Friday, July 31. This marks the final phase of the referendum-funded project approved by voters in 2014. Renovation work is expected to take approximately 18 months.
Designed with families and accessibility in mind, the renovation will relocate children and teen services to the same floor, making it easier for families to use the library together. The project plans also include refreshed public spaces and enhanced programming areas, supporting how the community learns, creates, and connects at the library.
“This closure marks the beginning of an important transformation for our Main Library,” said CCPL Executive Director Angela Craig. “While this location will be temporarily unavailable, the investment allows us to create a more functional, accessible, and welcoming space for the future. We remain committed to serving our community throughout construction, with continued access to essential services and resources at our temporary location and across our library system.”
CCPL will continue serving the downtown peninsula at a temporary location at 1142 Morrison Drive, with an opening date to be announced soon.
The temporary facility will offer core library services, including (but not limited to):
- Browsing collections for children, teens, and adults
- Interlibrary Loan support
- Limited space for select events and programs
- Holds pickup
- Exterior materials return
- Public computers for all ages
- Staff assistance
A community meeting will be held on Monday, May 11 from 6-7 p.m. at Main Library to provide updates and details on the renovation project, as well as give the public a chance to ask any questions. For more details on this meeting, contact the Main Library at 843-805-6930.
Additional details about closure timing and new space features will be released as the project timeline progresses. For more information on other CCPL locations and services available to residents of Charleston County, visit ccpl.org or contact your local library.