Charleston FRIENDS of the Library

Charleston FRIENDS of the Library Charleston FRIENDS of the Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering literacy and learning in our community.

We support programs at the Charleston County Library and provide access to free and affordable books. The Charleston Friends of the Library raise money for library programs through memberships and by hosting book sales and other fundraising events. The Friends help finance programs and projects such as the Summer Reading program and Homework Help that the Library otherwise could not afford. We als

o represent the interests of patrons and provide a voice for their concerns and needs, serving as an important link between the Library and the public.

Check out some great local talent this Saturday at The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory from 1-4! FRIENDS will be hos...
06/11/2026

Check out some great local talent this Saturday at The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory from 1-4! FRIENDS will be hosting a pop up book sale and will be joined by Robin Hillyer-Miles, Kenneth Francis, Elaine Reed, Linda Ferguson and Melissa Henderson



Need some books for the pool, beach or boat? Get your next summer read this Saturday (6/13) from 1.00-4.00 at The Garden...
06/10/2026

Need some books for the pool, beach or boat? Get your next summer read this Saturday (6/13) from 1.00-4.00 at The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory! Books for all ages, art prints, local authors and more! Proceeds support local literacy!

Check out our awesome new friends at Lizard Thicket Boutique! Not only do they have amazing clothes and accessories - -t...
06/03/2026

Check out our awesome new friends at Lizard Thicket Boutique! Not only do they have amazing clothes and accessories - -they also support LOCAL LITERACY. 10% of sales on the first Wednesday of the month will be donated to FRIENDS! Shop Lizard Thicket to look great and support literacy in Charleston!

A huge thank you to Corie at MCG Photography for capturing such great moments at That BIG Book Sale 2026!_photography
06/03/2026

A huge thank you to Corie at MCG Photography for capturing such great moments at That BIG Book Sale 2026!
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Thank you Hope and Joann for all the amazing work you did sorting books donations at Johns Island Library!
05/28/2026

Thank you Hope and Joann for all the amazing work you did sorting books donations at Johns Island Library!

Join FRIENDS at The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory for a Book Fest to support local literacy! We will have books a...
05/27/2026

Join FRIENDS at The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory for a Book Fest to support local literacy! We will have books and more for sale to support programs at the Charleston County Library! There will be an Author Row featuring local authors! Come hang out at The Garden!

A huge thank you to Rotary Club of Charleston for supporting local literacy! Their generous grant provided coupons for t...
05/27/2026

A huge thank you to Rotary Club of Charleston for supporting local literacy! Their generous grant provided coupons for teachers (at That BIG Book Sale) and children (upcoming in July) to get free books to help build home and classroom libraries!

Over 250 volunteers make That BIG Book Sale happen! We are so grateful to our hospitality sponsors for supporting book s...
05/20/2026

Over 250 volunteers make That BIG Book Sale happen! We are so grateful to our hospitality sponsors for supporting book sale volunteers! Thank you Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, Ruby's Bagels, Benny Palmetto's, Marco's Pizza, Lowe's Foods, Grimaldi's Pizza, East Bay Deli, Costco and Bon Bahn Mi!


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The rumors are true! That BIG Book Sale 2026 will feature HALF PRICE SUNDAY! All remaining books will be sold at HALF PR...
05/15/2026

The rumors are true! That BIG Book Sale 2026 will feature HALF PRICE SUNDAY! All remaining books will be sold at HALF PRICE! Books are selling fast! We will be open tomorrow (5/16) from 9.00am-5.00pm!

05/15/2026

Scenes from That BIG Book Sale 2026!

Address

Citadel Mall/2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Ste 716
Charleston, SC
29407

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2am
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18438056882

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