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August 2017
Books for Teachers
Friends will help put hundreds of books in Charleston county classrooms The Charleston Friends of the Library board are honored to receive a grant from the Renee B. Fisher Foundation to provide classroom books for teachers in high-need (Title 1) Charleston County public schools. Through this grant, teachers in qualifying Charleston county schools can receive $50 vouchers to buy books at the Friends’ 36th annual That BIG Book Sale event held on October 13- 15 at the Omar Shrine Auditorium. This can…
Find out more »December 2017
That Holiday Book Sale!
Join Us for our Holiday Sale! Looking for some extra stocking stuffers this Christmas? Shopping for Kwanzaa or a New Year's Party? Come shop the Charleston Friends of the Library Holiday Book Sale. It's the best bargain in town! At the sale, you will find books, DVDs, and CDs, with prices starting at $1 for paperbacks and $3 for hardback books. Items include mysteries, romances, classics, children’s books, local histories, cookbooks and a variety of non-fiction topics. Children’s books start…
Find out more »March 2018
Spring Book Sale!
Come shop the Charleston Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. It's the best bargain in town! At the sale, you will find more than 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs, with prices starting at $1 for paperbacks and $3 for hardback books. Items include mysteries, romances, classics, children’s books, local histories, cookbooks and a variety of non-fiction topics. Children’s books start at just $0.50. Open to the public: Friday, March 2nd 9am-5:30pm Saturday, March 3rd 9am-4pm Want to attend the…
Find out more »April 2018
Books for Bier 2018!
“Books for Bier” with the Charleston Friends of the Library is happening again! The Charleston Friends of the Library is hosting its 3nd annual “Books for Bier” event in celebration of National Library Week. The event will be held at Bay Street Biergarten on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Like its name implies, bring a gently used book to Bay Street Biergarten and receive one free beer! Also, any child that brings a…
Find out more »Pop Up Book Sale!
Friday, April 27, 2018 1:00 p.m.– 5:30 p.m. Mt Pleasant Regional Library 1133 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Our Pop Up Book Sale will feature individually priced books starting at just $1. Our selection will include “better” books, mysteries, romances, classics, children’s books, local histories, cookbooks and more! Free admission! Cash, credit cards, or checks accepted. Proceeds benefit the Charleston County Public Library. CLICK HERE to RSVP on FACEBOOK
Find out more »May 2018
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Volunteer Appreciation Celebration The Friends of the Library would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our volunteers for all they do to ensure that the Charleston County Public Library system is one that we can all be proud of. If you are a volunteer with the Charleston Friends of the Library, please join us for a special celebration to honor YOU on Thursday, May 17th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Edmund's Oast Exchange. We will have a complimentary…
Find out more »Beach Reads Book Sale
Come shop the Charleston Friends of the Library Beach Reads Book Sale on Thursday, May 24th from 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan's Island Farmers' Market, 1921 I’On Avenue (in front of Poe Library). Our Beach Reads Book Sale will feature individually priced adult paperbacks starting at just $1. Romance! Thrillers! Suspense! You name it-- we've got it.
Find out more »July 2018
John’s Island Book Sale
Are you ready to find some great books at a great price? The John’s Island Book Sale, offered by the Charleston Friends of the Library is just around the corner. On July 27th and 28th, more than 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs will be available at the John’s Island Regional Library for incredibly low prices. Prices start at $1 for paperbacks and $3 for hardback books. Children’s books start at just $0.50! Last year’s annual John’s Island book sale raised…
Find out more »September 2018
Black Ink: The Charleston African American Book Festival
Black Ink: A Charleston African-American Book Festival Saturday, September 8, 2018 Terry McMillan, one of America’s most beloved and critically acclaimed authors, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Black Ink Book Festival on September 8. McMillan became the empowering voice of a generation of women with her New York Times #1 bestsellers Waiting To Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back. She will join 60 black authors and hundreds of readers for the third annual festival from…
Find out more »October 2018
That BIG Book Sale
Featuring over 60,000 books, DVDS, CDs, audio books, sheet music, and maps available to purchase for prices as low as $.50 Our next That BIG Book Sale event is scheduled for October 12th-14th at the Omar Shrine Auditorium, with our Preview Sale for members on October 11th . Membership Preview Sale & Reception Held the evening before the sale goes public / 5 - 8 PM / Omar Shrine Auditorium Become a member of Friends and join us for a…
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