Please join authors and experts Nadine Strossen and Greg Lukianoff for an evening of discussion on, fittingly, the power and changing shape of public discourse. Both speakers will draw from their most recent publications (both 2023), Strossen's Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know and Lukianoff's The Canceling of the American Mind. But this is not […]

On Wednesday, November 29, CLS and Buxton Books present a business-focused mid-day program with authorities in financial journalism. Three top journalists, Rob Copeland, Mary Childs, and Liz Hoffman, discuss some of the most powerful, influential, and mystifying figures in finance. Guests don't need to be financial wizards to draw value and enjoy this conversation celebrating […]

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 […]

Candice Shy Hooper shares her newest book Delivered Under Fire. Follow the General Grant's Post Master Absalom Markland during the American Civil War as he developed the military mail service still in use today. Markland's innovative system facilitated the exchange of millions of priceless letters between soldiers on the front lines and their families at […]

Join the Charleston Symphony for an elevated Chamber Music experience this season! Enjoy an intimate evening of ensemble music at the beloved Charleston Library Society that will showcase the brilliant talent of your CSO musicians. Performances will offer an exciting range of chamber music literature and robust programming. Nothing says “it’s the most wonderful time […]

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 […]

Join the Charleston Symphony for an elevated Chamber Music experience this season! Enjoy an intimate evening of ensemble music at the beloved Charleston Library Society that will showcase the brilliant talent of your CSO musicians. Performances will offer an exciting range of chamber music literature and robust programming. Nothing says “it’s the most wonderful time […]

Mark your calendars for the Charleston Library Society's 2023 Holiday Shopping Bazaar in the Stacks on Tuesday, Dec 5th from 4-8pm and Wednesday, December 6th from 10-2pm. Come enjoy our two part holiday shopping bazaar with our LOCAL vendors: Swell Botanics // Wreaths and Wreath Workshops Margerite + Motte // Lowcountry Oyster Shell Jewelry Christian […]

Join us for a special appearance during our beloved weekly Story Time in the Rabbit Hole!  Local author and illustrator Cindy Andrews will be our guest to share her latest book, Engel, that releases this week, just in time for the holidays. During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will hear excerpts and […]

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 […]

Please join us for our New Member's Mingle! Every second Monday of the month, we host our newest members of the CLS family. The evening will include an orientation of the library and informational tour with Q & A about your membership benefits. RSVP required to attend.

Drop in from 10:30am - 12pm with your kids to build cookies, make crafts, sit on SANTA'S lap, and find the perfect holiday book from Buxton Books in our Main […]

Please join us for our New Member's Mingle! Every second Monday of the month, we host our newest members of the CLS family. The evening will include an orientation of the library and informational tour with Q & A about your membership benefits. RSVP required to attend.

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 […]

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 […]