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CCPL to Open Renovated Dorchester Road Library on October 3rd

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September 30, 2022

UPDATE on 9/28/22 – Due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Ian, Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has postponed the reopening for the renovated Dorchester Road Library in North Charleston. The branch was scheduled to reopen on Monday, October 3rd. A new reopening date will be announced once available. For updates, visit ccpl.org.

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Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will open the renovated Dorchester Road Library (6325 Dorchester Road) on Monday, October 3rd. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 9 am at the branch.

“We’re excited to show patrons the incredible transformation that has taken place at Dorchester,” said CCPL Executive Director Angela Craig. “The updates at the branch offer the surrounding community a modern library equipped with resources, services, and technology that extend well beyond books.”

The Dorchester Road Library closed in July of 2021 to undergo renovations as part of the ongoing $108.5 million referendum-funded project passed by Charleston County voters in 2014 to build five new libraries and renovate all existing branches. Updates include:

new interior finishes
replacement of shelving
refreshed collection items (books, audiobooks, etc.)
new furniture
technology upgrades
new designated children and teen areas

The ribbon cutting ceremony will include speakers from the library and Charleston County Government, as well as elected officials. In addition to the ribbon cutting, patrons will have the opportunity to meet the branch staff, take pictures with CCPL’s mascot Owlbert, explore the branch, and more.

For more information about this library branch and updates on the construction of the other facilities, visit ccpl.org/construction.