Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) to open renovated John’s Island Library on Aug. 23

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will open the renovated John’s Island Library, located at 3531 Maybank Highway, on Monday, Aug. 23. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the branch.  

“After being closed for over a year, we’re thrilled to show the community all of the exciting changes that have taken place at their branch,” said CCPL Executive Director Angela Craig. “John’s Island and the surrounding area finally have access to a modern, state-of-the-art library, equipped with resources, services, and technology that extend well beyond books.” 

The John’s Island Library closed in August 2020 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 Otranto Road Library, which opened on Aug. 2, was the first renovated branch to reopen its doors to the public. Three other CCPL branches –Hurd/St. Andrew’s, Mt. Pleasant, and Dorchester Road– are currently closed for renovations, with the Hurd/St. Andrew’s branch expected to reopen in the coming weeks. Designs for the renovations were created by McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS), with MB Kahn handling construction. 

The ribbon cutting ceremony will include speakers from the library and Charleston County Government, as well as elected officials. Due to COVID-19, occupancy at the ceremony will be limited. In addition to the ribbon cutting, patrons will have the opportunity to meet the branch staff, take pictures with CCPL’s mascot Owlbert, and more.  

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