Music at the Library: BJ Barham Solo Tour

The Library Society is excited to partner with Murias Entertainment to host American Aquarium frontman, BJ Barham for his acoustic solo tour throughout the South. Come enjoy an evening of stories and songs by this talented singer-songwriter. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day-of. To purchase, click here. Bio: B.J. Barham was a long way from home when […]

Ambassadors’ Corner: Deborah Lee James

Join the audience for this inaugural event, add your questions to the discussion, and receive a complimentary copy of Secretary James new book. The Ambassador’s Corner, a collaborative venture between the College of Charleston’s School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs and Charleston Library Society, features discussions between Ambassador James Melville and today’s most impactful […]

SOLD OUT – Speaker Series: John Oller

Join the College of Charleston Friends of the Library and author John Oller to explore the real story of the “George Washington of the South,” Francis Marion. Catapulted into popular memory by fictional depictions on television and in film, the historical Marion bears little resemblance to these caricatures. His exploits, however, were no less heroic. The first […]

Music at the Library: Small Opera Presents

Small Opera will present a portion of their Love & Death program this Valentine’s Day at the Charleston Library Society.  What better way to celebrate the holiday than with classic pieces from performances including highlights from Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s La Boheme.  Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. To purchase, call 843-723-9912 or click here. SMOP is a no-frills opera company bringing […]

SOLD OUT – Music at the Library: Bachanalia

Join The Bach Society of Charleston as they celebrate Bach. This evening of music and romance begins with a concert of Baroque chamber music for harpsichord, violin, and voice followed by a talk offering glimpses into the personal life of Bach. Our speaker is Pulitzer Prize-finalist, scholar Christoph Wolff, author of the New York Times best-selling […]

Speaker Series: Sally Mott Freeman

Join us to hear Sally Mott Freeman discuss her critically acclaimed book, The Jersey Brothers: A Missing Naval Officer in the Pacific and His Family’s Quest to Bring Him Home. Boasting a rave review from The New York Times, The Jersey Brothers tells the real- life survival tale of a trio of Navy brothers at the epicenter of World […]

Coastal Conservation Book Launch: J. Henry Fair

The Library Society and the Coastal Conservation League partner to celebrate the release of On The Edge: From Combahee To Winyah by J. Henry Fair, the revered photographer and environmental activist. Fair uses pictures to tell stories about people and things that affect people; On the Edge is the first of his “Coastline” series and will surely delight […]

Music at the Library: The Zephyr Trio

The Zephyr Trio plays a lively set of Celtic music – old and new – to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style. Three Charleston favorites: Karin McQuade (fiddle and vocals), […]

Evening Post Book Launch: John Warley

Join Evening Post Books as the celebrate John Warley and his most recent book, The Home Guard. To RSVP to this free event, call 843-723-9912 or email dreutter@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Book Description: In 1861, […]

Crafternoon: Hand Embroidery 2.0

CRAFTERNOON: HAND EMBROIDERY 2.0 Crafternoon returns with our Special Collections Librarian, Anna Smith! Anna will lead the class with classic hand embroidery techniques to embellish cocktail napkins with springtime themes. […]

JCC Bookfest Presents – Judy Goldman

Charleston JCC WOW Bookfest proudly presents: Judy Goldman: Together: A Memoir of a Marriage and a Medical Mishap Admission: $10 – Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. A routine procedure left […]

CLS Book Club: My Brilliant Friend

Our final book club before the summer break will take place on April 17th, 2019 from 10:30-12:00 and will focus on friendship.  Though a deep female friendship lies at the heart […]

Music at the Library: Kate Kayaian

Kate Kayaian presents The Voice of the Cello: Acclaimed cellist Kate Kayaian takes you on a musical journey that explores the expressive range of her beloved instrument.  Hearing works by […]