Baxter-Patrick James Island Library

Baxter-Patrick James Island Library is a Library in Charleston, SC, located at 3035 Sanders Road. It is one of 18 branches of the Charleston County Public Library, a system established on January 1, 1931, that fosters learning, creativity, and community through free access to books, technology, and programs for all ages. The branch operates under the management of Sarah Milner and is part of a network that connects the diverse community to information, lifelong learning, and cultural heritage. The library offers services such as the Tech Team Help Labs, where patrons can receive assistance with laptops, smartphones, and tablets, as well as access to downloadable and streaming services.

The Charleston County Public Library system provides free technology classes covering topics from computer basics to artificial intelligence, and patrons can schedule 30-minute appointments with Tech Librarians. The system supports creative work through branches equipped with recording and editing equipment, 3D printers, and sewing machines. Patrons can check out Google Chromebooks and mobile WiFi hotspots for four weeks, and access online learning platforms like Niche Academy and LearningExpress Library for courses in graphic design, coding, and career development. The library also connects users to public printers and offers reference assistance through Ask-A-Question, which provides answers via IM, email, or telephone.

The Charleston County Public Library was established on January 1, 1931, beginning with five branches and a bookmobile. It now serves residents with 18 locations and a bookmobile, maintaining a mission to enrich lives and provide equitable access to resources regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, language, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, socioeconomic status, education, veteran status, or physical appearance. The system is committed to curating collections that reflect a wide array of viewpoints and experiences to improve dialogue and deepen connections within the community. The SC Room, located at the Main Library, maintains a non-circulating collection of books, maps, microfilm, and research databases spanning over 300 years of state history, focusing on the genealogy and history of SC with an emphasis on the Lowcountry and Charleston.

Baxter-Patrick James Island Library serves the Charleston community by providing access to information and fostering lifelong learning.

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Services:

• Book a Room
• Catalog
• Catalog Suggest a Title
• Connect to CCPL
• Creative Studios
• InterLibrary Loan
• Library News
• Programming