Hear from the Former Secretary of The Smithsonian Institution, Wayne Clough, as he talks about his book, Things New and Strange: A Southerners Journey through the Smithsonian Collections at the south’s oldest cultural institution. The book uncovers the tapestry of treasures held by the Smithsonian collections that originate from the South and highlight the region’s history. Tickets […]
It’s movie night at the Library Society! Come enjoy some snacks and a signature cocktail as we screen the holiday classic, Love Actually. The beloved film is about nine intertwined stories that examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. With the festive decorations up and the Christmas Tree in place, […]
CLS and Buxton Books host Marie Benedict for the launch of her new book Lady Clementine. The best-selling author returns to the Library Society to celebrate the release of her newest novel, Lady Clementine, that focuses on one of the people who had the most influence during World War I and World War II: Clementine Churchill. Tickets […]
Explore the private world of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries. Join us for a glass of wine, a world class performance and fine charcuterie. To purchase tickets call 843-906-3521 or click here. The Bach Society of Charleston’s Bachanalia is back with The Intimate Bach, featuring Juilliard School of Music faculty member and director of the Harvard Baroque Chamber […]
Lifelong Learning: Universities in Decline Part 1 with Dr. John S. Cowan Universities in Decline: A Review of What Has Gone Wrong and What Can Be Done About It (Part 1) Tickets for this morning lifelong learning class are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. If you are interested in participating in both this […]
Join ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ correspondent & humorist Mo Rocca as he goes beyond his #1 hit podcast Mobituaries with an entertaining discussion on his book featuring new accounts of the lives of the famous and the obscure, MOBITUARIES: Great Lives Worth Reliving. Ticket packages to this hysterical evening are as follows. Package A: $30 for one person including […]
Lifelong Learning: Universities in Decline Part 1 with Dr. John S. Cowan Universities in Decline (Part 2): Problems and Solutions A Panel Discussion A distinguished panel will focus on university problems and solutions outlined on Jan 15th in Part 1 of this series. Dr. John Scott Cowan, the speaker from Part 1 (Jan 15th) will […]
Join us for the 272nd Annual Meeting of the Charleston Library Society. This year’s guest speaker will be author, executive editor and chief development officer of Encyclopædia Britannica Ted Pappas, who will discuss how perseverance in the face of great change and adversity is the key to success for both companies like Britannica (which is thriving today […]
Bravo. Welcome rebels, dissenters and revolutionaries. Good on you. You took the first step in checking out the OGs of the Classical World. We can all agree that music makes the world go ’round and we have the Classical Greats to thank for it. So many of the musical artists you follow today credit their […]
The Library Society is honored to host David M. Rubenstein as part of the Greystar Business & Leadership Series, to speak about his recent best-seller The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians. The evening will be a spectacular event with glimpses into one of a kind conversations Rubenstein conducted with some of the most beloved and […]
Music at the Library: Laura Ball & Friends- I Love A Cabaret Start your Valentine’s weekend off on the right note as Charleston Library Society welcomes back Laura Ball and her friends! “Classical on King” trio, James Anderson (violin), Lonnie Root (cello), and Laura Ball (piano/vocals) join with acclaimed Charleston Chanteuse, Tiffany Parker, for an […]
Re-Imagining the Cuban Home: Past, Present and Future – Havana Living Today — Come listen to architect and author, Hermes Mallea discuss the splendor and beauty of the homes of Havana during this interesting and unique lecture at the Charleston Library Society. While documenting Havanas landmark historic houses, architect Hermes Mallea was stunned to discover that […]
Music at the Library: Zephyr The talents of Zephyr, a Charleston based Celtic music band, will be on stage in time for St. Pattys Day. Karin McQuade, Susan Conant, and John Holenko effortlessly combine their musical talents to making your feet tap and your Celtic hearts soar. This concert is graciously sponsored by The Martello […]
CLS Zoom Book Club: Underland by Robert Macfarlane For this meeting, we will be reading Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert Macfarlane. Diana Hambleton and Laura Mina will lead the group with some fantastic guests. This book is rich and layered. Though we will be reading it completely and discussing all of it, please feel free […]
