Coffee with an Author: Marjorie Hudson

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

"When people finish reading Indigo Field, I hope they feel their hearts crack open to joy, surprise, and a deeper understanding of this world." Marjorie Hudson's summation of her new book is as aching and elegant and beautiful as the novel itself. She needn't worry, though—Indigo Field resonates in all of the desired ways, with […]

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Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Mother’s Day

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 can join Zora, our incredible Childrens’ Library Coordinator. She will be […]

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A Celebration of Lowcountry Voices

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

Join CLS, Evening Post Books, and Buxton Books for Lowcountry Voices, a special celebration of Charleston's unique literary community. This cocktail event is scheduled from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on May 10th, during which attendees will have the opportunity to meet and chat with local authors, booksellers, and publishers; peruse our Main Reading Room and stacks; and […]

Learnings from Bryant Park: A Conversation with Andrew Manshel and David Rawle

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

Andrew M. Manshel’s first-hand account of the transformation of New York’s Bryant Park contains relevant lessons for parks and public spaces in every community—including (and especially!) Charleston. As such, we […]

Workshop // Introduction to BookBinding

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

Join our resident bookbinder and conservator, James Davis, to learn the art of hand bookbinding and walk away with your very own journal. Starting with paper, board, and thread, students […]

Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Magical Things

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 […]

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Fellows Exclusive: CLS Wine Club Launch

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

On May 16th from 5:00–7:00PM, we will host our first-ever Wine Club. This fun idea bloomed down in the Fellows Lounge this winter during one of our lively Fellow Happy […]

Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Magical Things

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 […]

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Karen White Channels the Spirit of New Orleans

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

Join Buxton Books and CLS for a special evening with Karen White, an author with an uncanny sense of place. She conveys the spirit of a setting, and its inhabitants, […]

Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Cars and Trucks

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 […]

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Speaker Series: India in Fashion with Caroline Rennolds Milbank

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

In conjunction with Rizzoli’s recent release, India in Fashion—a stunning survey and visual feast of a book on which she was a collaborator and contributor—the fashion historian Caroline Rennolds Milbank […]

CLS BOOK CLUB featuring Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead

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

Join us on May 24, from 10:30AM–12:00PM, for a discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's newest novel, Demon Copperhead. Fans of this prolific author won't want to miss this exploration of her 2022 […]

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Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Cars and Trucks

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 […]

Free