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NEWS: Charleston Currents publisher picked to lead library board

The Board of Trustees of the Charleston County Public Library has elected Charleston Currents publisher and businessman Andy Brack to serve as its chairman.

Other officers elected include tax professional Steven Clem of James Island as vice chairman, MUSC program assistant Maya Hollinshead of North Charleston to remain as secretary and retired Illinois library director Susan Strunk of West Ashley to serve as treasurer. Officer terms begin July 1 and run through June 30, 2017.

by Charleston Currents · 07/01/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

PHOTO: Joyful sounds

The joyful sounds of the Imani Milele Children’s Choir from Uganda filled the air last week as officials renamed the St. Andrews Regional Library in West Ashley after the late librarian Cynthia Graham Hurd, who died in the Emanuel AME Church massacre last year. The event, held on what would have been Hurd’s birthday, brought tears to some, but the children’s choir’s sounds brought smiles and delight to those who attended.

by Charleston Currents · 06/27/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Photos

GOOD NEWS: Summer Reading Program is in full swing

It’s easier this year than ever before for you and your children to enroll in the Charleston County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, enjoy lots of fun and win prizes. Also in Good News: A new brief history of Charleston; County Council’s proposed budget; County Council to hold hearings on proposed sales tax hike; Magnolia offers free tickets for blood donations.

by Charleston Currents · 06/06/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

REVIEW: Between Shades of Gray

A novel by Ruta Sepetys reviewed by Darryl Woods: In 1939, the Soviet Union overran the Baltic States. Anyone suspected of being anti-Soviet — especially teachers, doctors, lawyers and former military members – were rounded up and placed in prisons. Their families were herded and packed into train cars like animals and sent to Siberian work camps.

by Charleston Currents · 05/09/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Features, Reviews

PHOTO: Storytellers enthrall

Chicago-area storyteller Oba William King enthralled crowds Friday and Saturday at the fourth annual Charleston Tells festival put on by the Charleston County Public Library. Hundreds of children and adults packed tents and rooms to hear stories at dozens of performances of nationally-known and local artists with gifts for words and spinning good yarns.

by Michael Kaynard · 03/14/2016 · Comments are Disabled · Photos

CALENDAR, Jan. 11+: From new shows to a musical and oyster roasts

Lots of events for January 2016: The library’s “I Make a Difference” initiative, Museum Mile Month, make a sweetgrass basket, new plays and performances, oyster roast fundraisers and more.

by Charleston Currents · 01/11/2016 · Comments are Disabled · calendar

NEWS BRIEFS: Library offers two new streaming services

Charleston County residents now can stream a wide variety of music and award-winning independent films for free through two online services available from Charleston County Public Library.

by Charleston Currents · 08/03/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Good news, News briefs

REVIEW: The Good Luck of Right Now

Although Matthew Quick explores various aspects of mental illness, the story is never morose. The reader will find himself uplifted by the courage and determination of Bartholomew and his friends. Highly recommended. The Good Luck of Right Now.

by Andy Brack · 03/16/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, Reviews

Review: First Frost

“In the small college town of Bascom, North Carolina, the Waverley women are known for their peculiarities. Get your hair done by Sydney Waverley and you’re guaranteed a smooth morning commute, a promotion at work, and dinner cooked by your husband when you get home. “

by Special to Charleston Currents · 03/02/2015 · Comments are Disabled · Features, Reviews