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  • May 2021

  • Thu 6

    Zoom Speaker Series: Garry Trudeau in Conversation with John Avlon

    May 6, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    CLS welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and creator of “Doonesbury”, Garry Trudeau to be in conversation with journalist, John Avlon to celebrate Dbury@50: The Complete Digital Doonesbury!  The Library Society digitally welcomes the […]

  • Wed 12

    Zoom Speaker Series: Zibby Owens in Conversation with Paula McLain

    May 12, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Help us virtually welcome award-winning podcaster Zibby Owens of Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books on a journey filled with food, exercise, sex, books, and more! Owens will be in conversation […]

    Free
  • Wed 19

    Zoom CLS Book Club: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

    May 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Spring has sprung and the CLS Book Club is back! Join us for a lively book discussion on George Saunders’ newest bestselling work, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain on […]

    Free
  • Thu 27

    SOLD OUT! – Book Launch Celebration & Reception: Italians in the Lowcountry

    May 27, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    This event has SOLD OUT! But, don’t fret! We will be hosting a Zoom presentation on June 3rd that you can RSVP for by clicking here! Join CLS, Buxton Books, […]

    Free
  • June 2021

  • Tue 1

    Zoom Speaker Series: Julia Cooke in Conversation with Catherine Grace Katz

    June 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Join us as we virtually welcome Julia Cooke & Catherine Grace Katz as they converse about Cooke’s new book of narrative history, Come Fly The World: The Jet Age Story of […]

    Free
  • Thu 3

    Zoom Speaker Series: Italians in the Lowcountry

    June 3, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Please join author Christina Butler for a virtual book talk on Italians in the Lowcountry: Sunny Italy’s Charleston Colony. The illustrated discussion will include glimpses from chapters in the book, addressing Italians […]

    Free
  • Thu 24

    Zoom Book Launch with Alex Michaelides with Will Cathcart

    June 24, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Join the Charleston Library Society as we virtually welcome Alex Michaelides to celebrate the release of his second novel, “The Maidens” Tickets to this Zoom conversation are $35 and include […]

  • July 2021

  • Mon 19

    Zoom Speaker Series: Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

    July 19, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    CLS & Buxton Books virtually welcome best-selling authors Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray to discuss the release of their new historical fiction, The Personal Librarian. This novel tells the remarkable […]

    Free
  • August 2021

  • Wed 4

    Zoom Speaker Series: Martin Walker

    August 4, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    The Charleston Library Society and Buxton Books are thrilled to virtually host best-selling author Martin Walker to celebrate The Coldest Case, the latest release in his hit detective series, Bruno, Chief of Police. Walker […]

    Free
  • Wed 4

    Zoom Speaker Series: E. Vernon F. Glenn

    August 4, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    The Charleston Library Society will host E. Vernon F. Glenn to talk about his most recent colorful and suspenseful novel, You Have Your Way. This exciting Zoom lecture is free and open […]

    Free
  • Thu 26

    Speaker Series: Gervais Hagerty

    August 26, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    The Charleston Library Society is thrilled to host local writer Gervais Hagerty to celebrate her debut novel, IN POLITE COMPANY. The story takes a captivating look inside the private lives of […]

  • September 2021

  • Thu 9

    Zoom Speaker Series: Harriet Welty Rochefort

    September 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Enjoy a break in your daily routine & join us for a mid-day Zoom lecture! The Library Society is thrilled to virtually host author Harriet Welty Rochefort, ‘zooming in’ all […]

    Free
  • Mon 13

    Zoom Speaker Series: Kevin Mitchell & David Shields

    September 13, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Foodways are some of the most complex & fascinating cultural aspects of the South. If you want to learn more about Southern gastronomy, specifically South Carolina’s traditions, please join the […]

  • Thu 23

    Zoom Speaker Series: Julia Sweig

    September 23, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Behind every successful man, there is a strong woman. The story of Lady Bird Johnson, wife of LBJ, proves this phrase to be quite true. Please virtually join CLS in […]

    Free
  • Thu 30

    Zoom Speaker Series: Laura Morelli

    September 30, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    The Library Society welcomes author Laura Morelli for a virtual discussion on her newest novel, The Stolen Lady. From the acclaimed author of The Night Portrait comes a stunning historical novel about two […]

    Free
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