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.

Huge selection of books and other media, private space to work, small rooms to have specific…read morediscussion groups. Parking is generally available but can be sparse

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

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.

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!!!!

It looks like a nice store but it is very overwhelming…read more I left quickly after entering due to how overwhelming it was. Books stacked over your head with only minor order to them. A general genre sorting, but it is not always right.

Trade A Book is Charleston's oldest bookstore. As of 2025 Beverley has been in business for 36…read moreyears. Her first store under the same name was located in Summerville on Trolly Rd which she later sold. (That new owner has since moved the location and kept the same name though they are not affiliated.) Trade A Book is a used bookstore where readers are able to bring in their books in exchange for store credit. There is a limit of 25 books per person per day that can be brought in. (Please don't be one of those that tries to sneak more in.) You May find new books on the shelves when someone trades them in but TAB does not order stock of new releases. What books should you expect to find? A little bit of everything. - general fiction - fantasy / sci fi - Upper YA - Lower YA - Children's books (grade school as well as picture books for the little kiddos) - Historical fiction - Classics - Romance (historical, contemporary, fantasy) - Mystery/ thriller - Horror - Religious / Christian - non fiction (this space is very small and limited) - Westerns - Local authors - and much more!! At this time operating hours are Thurs-Fri 11-4P. It is best to call the store ahead of time to confirm they are open as Beverley runs the store by herself and can take leave while she assists with family care. Beverly is one of the nicest store owners and is super knowledgeable about the books on her shelves. Readers are always welcome to request temporary holds if something comes in. There is a special charm to this place that you won't find anywhere else in the Charleston area. 10/10 recommend visiting yourself. There is a coffee shoonnex

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!