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SUMMARY:Life Long Learning: The American Revolution in South Carolina // Four-week Course
DESCRIPTION:To close out a memorable 2026 year honoring our country’s roots\, we are honored to offer a special 4-week session with historian Doug MacIntyre on the broader context of the American Revolution and\, more specifically\, South Carolina’s importance. The course will delve into all aspects of the eight-year struggle\, covering everything from general British and American strategies for rebellion and patriot and loyalist conflict to tensions between the Lowcountry and the backcountry\, important people\, and\, of course\, details on all of the key battles. For those looking to gain a deeper understanding\, as well as the experienced history buff\, all will enjoy this story-forward approach to better understanding the framework witnessed in Colonial Charleston. \nDATES: October 26th\, November 2nd\, 9th & 16th \nJoin the waitlist! \n~~~ \nCourse Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm\, Four Consecutive Mondays \nTickets:  Sold only as a four-week-long course (Seating is limited to 40) \nAbout Doug MacIntyre \nDoug MacIntyre is an American Revolution historian. His research into the Battle of Sullivan’s Island led to the publication of his findings and the creation of Thomson Park at Breach Inlet. A fellow of the Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution\, he served on the board of the South Carolina Historical Society and chaired the Fort Sumter – Fort Moultrie Historical Trust. He was a founding trustee of the South Carolina American Revolution Trust and co-founder of SC250 Charleston. MacIntyre earned a B.S. degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served five years in the U.S. Army. He earned a M.S. degree in Business Administration with honors from Boston University and completed advanced management programs at Harvard and Stanford. His business career spanned the spectrum from startups to the Fortune 500 before he retired to Charleston in 2004. As president and CEO\, he led technology companies through formation\, global expansion\, public offerings\, mergers\, and acquisitions. He served on industry and civic boards and was president of the American Software Association. \nAbout SC 250 \nSC250 Charleston is intended to serve as an umbrella for Charleston-area community organizations\, governmental entities\, and business enterprises interested in conceiving\, building and sponsoring initiatives that commemorate the American Revolution and leading roles played by Charleston’s people and places. This program is sponsored (in part) by the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission. SC250 was established by the SC Legislature to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary-Era and highlight the state’s significant role in securing America’s freedom by engaging and inspiring South Carolinians and visitors through heritage tourism\, rural economic impact initiatives\, and educational programs. Contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of SC250\, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by SC250.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/life-long-learning-the-american-revolution-in-south-carolina-four-week-course/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Forest Friends
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour-long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Justine\, our Children’s Programming Coordinator\, to read in the Rabbit Hole and make an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Shannon will read Deep in the Woods by Christopher Corr\, and the craft will be Pinecone Bird Feeders! \nSaturday Story Time will repeat every Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am. We hope you can join us! \nReserve your spot HERE. \nPlease note\, we’ve updated our ticketing system—purchases now go through Neon Events for a smoother registration experience. For any issues\, please call our Front Desk at 843-723-9912.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/saturday-story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-hello-fall-2/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260731T162659Z
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SUMMARY:November New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our New Member Orientation! Every second Monday of the month\, we host our newest members of the CLS family for a fun and informative tour of the facility\, including key information on utilizing Library resources\, an exploration of some of the treasures from the CLS archives\, a visit to the Igoe Shakespeare Library\, concluding with a tour of our bindery and information about our conservation efforts. Feel free to ask questions throughout our time together. \nThe tour starts at 5 pm and generally ends around 6 pm. The tour schedule includes:\n5:00 – 5:10 pm Welcome\n5:10 – 5:20 pm Introduction of staff and an overview of the Main Reading Room and Exhibits\n5:20 – 5:40 pm Tour of key areas of the Library\, including the Melvin P. Seiden Gallery\, the Kellogg Family Map Room\, the Ruth and Bill Baker Conference Room\, the Igoe Shakespeare Library\, and the Stephen F. Gates Vaults\n5:40 – 6:00 pm  Tour of Dorothy’s Book Bindery and the Jerrold and Ann Mitchell Conservation Lab; Q&A \nReserve your spot HERE. We look forward to seeing you! \n*Please note: if this session fills to capacity\, RSVP for December’s New Member Orientation! 
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/november-new-member-orientation-2/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
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SUMMARY:Global Democratic Backsliding
DESCRIPTION:Our ongoing World Affairs Council of Charleston partnership continues with Princeton University’s Policy Task Force Director\, Laura Thornton\, who specializes in elections\, hybrid threats\, disinformation\, democratic resilience\, and civic engagement. With more than 30 years’ experience as a practitioner and advocacy expert\, Laura has supported civil societies across Central and Eastern Europe\, the Western Balkans\, Black Sea and Eurasia region\, Belarus\, and Ukraine to bolster democratic resilience through civic education\, media literacy\, and public awareness campaigns. With former positions at the McCain Institute\, the Democracy Hub at the German Marshall Fund\, and Stockholm-based International IDEA\, Laura will speak to her research in public opinion and the health of democracy around the world. \nPurchase Tickets HERE!  \nThis program is in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Charleston.  \nAbout Laura Thornton \nLaura Thornton has spent more than 30 years in the democracy\, governance\, and security space both as a practitioner and policy and advocacy expert. She lived more than two decades in Asia and the former Soviet Union. \nThornton leads initiatives to build communities of best practice\, advocate support for frontline democracies through policy outreach\, and forge alliances across borders. She serves in numerous global networks as a leader and expert in the democracy community. \nThornton served as senior director for global democracy programs at the McCain Institute\, where she led election missions\, democracy workshops\, and the Institute’s Ukraine programming. Prior to joining McCain\, Thornton was senior vice president of the Democracy Hub at the German Marshall Fund. Thornton oversaw the Alliance for Securing Democracy\, through which GMF tracks\, analyzes\, and builds strategies to thwart malign internal and external influence operations that target democracies worldwide. She also led GMF’s Transatlantic Trusts\, supporting civil society organizations and actors in Central and Eastern Europe\, the Western Balkans\, Black Sea and Eurasia region\, Belarus\, and Ukraine that bolster democratic resilience through civic education\, media literacy\, public awareness campaigns\, and media and watchdog activities. \nThornton was also the director of global programs at International IDEA\, a Stockholm-based intergovernmental think and do tank with the mission to advance democracy. She led multiple teams across Europe focused on constitution-building\, parliamentary processes\, elections\, gender and inclusion\, political parties\, and democracy assessment and analysis. She also spearheaded IDEA’s global comparative research\, including the Global State of Democracy report measuring the health of democracy around the world. \nThornton served more than 20 years overseas at the National Democratic Institute\, working across Asia (Cambodia\, Thailand\, Malaysia\, Indonesia\, Singapore\, Sri Lanka) and in Georgia (country). She has written extensively about political party development\, political finance and corruption\, elections\, and disinformation\, and has led multiple election observation missions across the globe. At NDI\, Thornton designed numerous public opinion research efforts\, including national polls\, focus groups\, and experimental research designs concentrated on disinformation\, security\, geopolitics\, democracy and human rights\, and political developments. She co-authored the book Political Parties in Asia: Promoting Reform and Combating Corruption in Eight Countries (NDI\, 2003). \nThornton did her graduate work at Princeton University (MPA) and Oxford University and earned her BA from Northwestern University. \nAbout the World Affairs Council \nThe World Affairs Council of Charleston (WACC)\, formerly the Charleston Foreign Affairs Forum\, was founded in the early 1980s as a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization. The Council works to deepen our community’s global perspective through speaker programs\, discussion groups\, and educational experiences. The membership represents a cross-section of individuals from the business community\, academia\, government service\, and civic backgrounds. We welcome participants of all ages and from all backgrounds. The WACC is a 501(c)(3) organization and is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America\, a network of 90+ independent\, nonpartisan councils across 40 states.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/global-democratic-backsliding/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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SUMMARY:CLS Wine Club // Fall Reds
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by and established through the community of our Fellows Lounge\, Wine Club continues with great enthusiasm. The Fall installment focuses on a region or varietal of Red\, and we look forward to exploring the richer notes of South American reds. Experience academic and nuanced insights from our founding aficionados\, Jerry Mitchell and Tim Cantopher\, who work closely with sommeliers of the Wine Shop to source a blend of lesser-known vineyards and small-production varietals with a bit of wit and wisdom\, to boot. Capacity is limited\, so please reserve your seat soon! \nPlease note: These wines are available in limited and time-sensitive quantities; therefore\, we must secure them ahead of time. For this reason\, your admission also includes one of each of the four bottles to take home. (Avg $35/bottle) For those who come as a couple\, there is an option for two people and four bottles. Seating is limited in order to host a conversation-style wine tasting where the experts will walk us through four specifically chosen bottles and dissect the nuance associated with each. Part of participating in the wine club is the opportunity to purchase wines that would otherwise not be available at retail. \nPurchase Tickets HERE! \nAbout The Wine Shop of Charleston \nThe Wine & Spirits Shop of Charleston has been a downtown destination for wine lovers for over three decades. Located at City Marina\, they have proudly served the Charleston community for 31 years\, building a reputation for quality\, expertise\, and personalized service. Their selection is the result of thoughtful curation and careful tasting\, developed over the last 31 years to ensure they offer the very best wines from around the world. Whether you’re seeking a special bottle\, an everyday favorite\, or expert pairing advice\, their collection reflects a passion for wine and commitment to bringing exceptional choices to their customers. \nThere are two ticket options available: \n*Single $285 // $145 ticket price + $140 wine price (4 bottles to take home) \n*Couple $430 // $290 ticket price + $140 wine price (4 bottles to take home) \nFellows members will have the first option for securing seats.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/cls-wine-club-fall-reds-2/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T093000
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SUMMARY:Workshop // Paper Making
DESCRIPTION:Experience the ancient process of transforming natural fibers into paper. Using traditional materials such as cotton\, hemp\, and flax — historically prized for their strength and longevity — you’ll learn the technique of paper making from start to finish. Each participant will leave with sheets perfect for writing\, drawing\, marbling\, and other art forms – ideal for artists and writers\, but also anyone who might be curious about handcraft and book arts.  \nPurchase Tickets HERE! \n 
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/workshop-paper-making/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T180000
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SUMMARY:The Marquis
DESCRIPTION:While there is no shortage of biographies about the Marquis de Lafayette\, this important confidant of the colonies remains one of the most iconic and beloved figures of the American Revolution. We look forward to hosting journalist and historian Marc Leepson on Lafayette: Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General\, now launching its second printing with the University of Virginia Press. His focus goes beyond a chronology of his life and more specifically highlights the principled\, persistent\, and idealistic leadership qualities Lafayette demonstrated\, all of which resonate greatly in today’s political landscape. \nPurchase Tickets HERE! \nIf you are unable to attend the event\, but would like to purchase one or more copies\, please visit Buxton Books. \nAbout the Book \nThe Marquis de Lafayette is an icon of both American and French history. Lafayette: Idealist General\, a concise and engaging biography of this captivating figure\, was first published in hardcover as part of Macmillan’s World Generals Series\, and now available in a paperback edition for the first time from the University of Virginia Press. The book reveals how Lafayette\, born in 1757 into an aristocratic French family of warriors\, traveled to the colonies at the age of nineteen to fight as a volunteer in the Revolutionary War. Continental Army Major General Lafayette was soon embraced by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson\, who became his lifelong friends. A fearless\, accomplished battlefield commander\, Lafayette also helped to convince the French court to provide crucial financial and military support to the Americans\, which immeasurably aided the defeat of the British. On his return to France\, Lafayette played a leading role in the movement to make France a constitutional monarchy. He served as commander of the National Guard during the French Revolution\, and as a member of the Chamber of Deputies\, opposed Napoleon’s rule. Later\, in 1830\, he was instrumental in ending the short-lived July Revolution that brought the “citizen king\,” Louis-Philippe\, to the throne. This focused biography of the legendary French statesman and military man offers a unique examination of his remarkable military career on both sides of the Atlantic. \nAbout the Author \nJournalist and historian Marc Leepson is the author of eleven books\, including Saving Monticello; Flag: An American Biography\, a history of the Stars & Stripes from its beginnings to the 21st century; What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key\, A Life; and Lafayette: Idealist General\, a concise biography of the Marquis de Lafayette. His latest book\, The Unlikely War Hero\, a slice-of-life biography of Doug Hegdahl\, the youngest and lowest-ranking American POW held in North Vietnam\, was published in December 2024. A former staff writer for Congressional Quarterly in Washington\, D.C.\, he has written for many magazines and newspapers\, including Preservation\, Smithsonian\, Military History\, Civil War Times\, the Washington Post\, New York Times\, New York Times Book Review\, and The Wall Street Journal. He has also written entries for the Encyclopedia Britannica\, Encyclopedia Americana\, and the Dictionary of Virginia Biography. He is Senior Writer\, Arts Editor\, and columnist for The VVA Veteran\, the magazine published by Vietnam Veterans of America. From 2008-2015\, he taught U.S. history at Laurel Ridge Community College in Warrenton\, Virginia. He has been interviewed many times on radio\, television\, and podcasts\, including on The Today Show\, CNN\, MSNBC\, Discovery Channel\, The History Channel\, History Detectives\, All Things Considered\, Talk of the Nation\, Morning Edition\, and The BBC NewsHour. And he has presented papers\, chaired panels at academic conferences\, and spoken to students at many colleges\, universities\, and high schools. Marc Leepson graduated from George Washington University in 1967. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1967-69\, including a year in the Vietnam War\, he received his honorable discharge and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in history from George Washington in 1971. He lives in Loudoun County\, Virginia\, with his wife\, Janna. Their daughter\, son-in-law\, and two-and-a-half-year-old twin granddaughters live on James Island.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/the-marquis/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T150000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Shopping Bazaar in the Stacks
DESCRIPTION:Returning for another holiday season\, mark your calendars for a festive and thoughtful market of artisans\, bakers\, and makers. From jewelry and light nibbles to artwork and CLS goodies\, you’ll want to be sure to get there early and stay for a while! With return favorites as well as new surprises\, you should be able to check off most anyone on your list while also enjoying a glass of wine or sipping some hot cider. We look forward to seeing you there\, and don’t forget: this is open to all\, so bring friends! \nDate & Time: \nThursday\, December 3rd from 2-7 PM and Friday\, December 4th from 10 AM-3 PM. \nEnjoy our two-part holiday shopping bazaar with our local vendors: \n2026 Vendors \nSwell Botanics // Wreaths and Holiday Greenery: Holiday Wreath Workshop Tickets \nSugar Bakeshop // Cookie kits and sweet holiday treats \nBuxton Books // Holiday Books (as well as every other season!) \nCLS Book Shop // Vintage Books\, collector’s items\, and coffee table books \nAnne’s Charleston Cheese Biscuits // Locally made cheese biscuits and other savory treats \nHayley Black Vintage // Hand-picked styles from all your favorite decades of fashion \nJanet Gregg Jewelry // Statement pieces to subtle accessories\, jewels for every occasion \nShoppe Found Antiques // Curated collectables for your home\, library\, and office \n… more to come… \nNo RSVP required.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/holiday-shopping-bazaar-in-the-stacks-3/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T190000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Strings with CSO
DESCRIPTION:Nothing says “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”  like Holiday Strings in the Main Reading Room. Join the Charleston Symphony for an elevated chamber music experience and enjoy an intimate evening of ensemble music by the light of our Book Tree. Performances will offer a festive range of music\, where CSO’s string quartet will perform an annual tradition of Holiday works with your classic favorites announced from the stage.\nPurchase tickets HERE.  \n 
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/holiday-strings-with-cso-4/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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