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  • September 2023

  • Tue 12
    September 12, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    “How to Become an American” with Daniel Wolff

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Beginning with a Jewish family, Daniel Wolff builds a microcosm of the broader history of immigration and movement of people across the United States. How to Become an American teaches us about the diverse background and migration of the American people and the uphill battle of defining self and home. Touching on themes of loneliness, immigration, and […]

  • Wed 13
    September 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Lite Lunch // Mark Catesby’s Journey as Nature’s Messenger

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    On Wednesday, September 13, CLS and Buxton Books presents a mid-day escape into the wild and wonderful world of Mark Catesby. During this Lite Lunch program, the acclaimed writer and Catesby chronicler Patrick Dean will share stories from his fascinating new book, Nature's Messenger, as we retrace the pioneering naturalist's personal and professional path  from […]

  • Wed 13
    September 13, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – House and Homes

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Melissa, our Children's Library Coordinator. She will be reading […]

    Free
  • Sat 16
    September 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Cities

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Kenna, our incredible Camps in the Stacks leader. She […]

    Free
  • Tue 19
    September 19, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Pets!

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Melissa, our Children's Library Coordinator. She will be reading […]

    Free
  • Tue 19
    September 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Interview with an Artist // An Evening with Fletcher Williams

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    The multimedia, multidiscplinary creator Fletcher Williams III opens up about everything from art as storytelling, to his inventive use of materials and embrace of new forms of craftsmanship, to how and why he creates immersive art installations that are as much experiences as exhibitions. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for the public. To purchase, click […]

  • Wed 20
    September 20, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Pets!

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Melissa, our Children's Library Coordinator. She will be reading […]

    Free
  • Wed 20
    September 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    A PBS Masterpiece Presentation // Watch World on Fire Season 2 Before It Airs

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Join members of the ETV Endowment for an advance screening of this epic World War II drama’s Season 2 debut, weeks before it airs on SCETV/PBS (October 15, 9:00PM). The hit series, which premiered in 2020, tells the story of battle through the eyes of ordinary people whose lives have been thrown into chaos. This […]

    Free
  • Fri 22
    September 22, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Storytelling Series

    A CLS x Buxton Books Exclusive // Local Authors Showcase: Breakfast, Books, and a Panel Discussion

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    In celebration of our 275th Anniversary Year, and with generous support from SC Humanities, we are thrilled to host this special literary showcase with our friends at Buxton Books. The morning begins with lite bites and an author meet and greet, followed by a panel discussion on the importance of storytellers in our community, and a […]

    Free
  • Sat 23
    September 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Welcome Fall!

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Kenna, our incredible Camps in the Stacks leader. She […]

    Free
  • Tue 26
    September 26, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Neighbors

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Melissa, our Children's Library Coordinator. She will be reading […]

    Free
  • Wed 27
    September 27, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Neighbors

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Melissa, our Children's Library Coordinator. She will be reading […]

    Free
  • Wed 27
    September 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Documentary Series // ‘Prisoner of Her Past’

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Prisoner of Her Past is a 2010 documentary film adapted from Howard Reich's book by the same name and the latest installment in the Library Society's Documentary Screening series. The film grapples with the lives and experiences of those impacted by World War II, confronting the past and unraveling a family history. This program is supported […]

  • Thu 28
    September 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    A Sense of Place // Inside the International African American Museum

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    The highly-anticipated International African American Museum opened its doors over the summer, marking an incredible achievement for all involved and a valuable addition to Charleston’s cultural core. Many are aware of the commitment it took to create this seminal institution, and of the importance of its physical location on Gadsden's Wharf—a once-prolific port where scores […]

  • Sat 30
    September 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Bears

    Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Kenna, our incredible Camps in the Stacks leader. She […]

    Free
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