Under the tutelage of legends such as George Balanchine and Mikhail Baryshnikov, while surrounded by ballet’s most accomplished professional dancers, Steven Caras also became one of artform’s most distinguished photographers. […]
Given the ongoing success of our paper marbling workshops, we are thrilled to introduce a new twist using traditional Turkish paper marbling in creating your own designs on a variety […]
Co-founder of the ProHuman Foundation, Daryl Davis, is an American R&B and blues musician recognized for being one of the greatest Blues, Boogie Woogie & Rock ’n’ Roll pianists of […]
Explore the vast and engaging history of the invention that made an industry boom like no other — the automobile. Having explored many topics, the latest by architect, emeritus professor, […]
From the 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner of We the People comes an urgent account of how rule by machine has ravaged the world in The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State. […]
Two hundred and fifty years in the making — it remains hard to believe that the earliest members of the Library Society were here to witness this grand accomplishment. We are heading into the pinnacle month for SC250 […]
While this day marks a special tradition each and every year, this year of America’s 250 makes it that much more meaningful in honoring Carolina Day and Charleston’s important role […]
Dive into the surprisingly understudied history of SC’s forests and their impact on the state’s economy through this compendium edited by Jessica Elfenbein and Mark Kinzer that brings together essays […]
CLS Book Club is FREE, in-person, and open to the public—and also member-researched and led through thoughtfully curated discussion. Whether you’ve finished the book or are thinking about picking it up. […]
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls of Atomic City and The Last Castle comes a sweeping chronicle challenging the traditional mythology of the nation’s beginnings and championing the unsung women behind […]
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, capitalism has unleashed unimaginable growth in opportunity and prosperity. We are honored to welcome Senator Phil Gramm, economist, retired congressman, and one of […]
Look forward to the return of Pulitzer Prize finalist, New York Times bestseller, and Scholar in Residence at the Citadel, James Scott, for the pub-week launch of his new release, […]
We’ve all wished to be transported into our favorite books, especially those with a happy ending. But what happens when it’s not such a happy ending…rather, a horror-filled one instead? […]
Debuting as a special new series, the Charleston Chamber Music Intensive of the College of Charleston will join us under the creative vision of Director of Piano, Tom Hicks, to […]
Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time and Tiny Tales, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for […]
