The highly-anticipated International African American Museum opened its doors over the summer, marking an incredible achievement for all involved and a valuable addition to Charleston’s cultural core. Many are aware of the commitment it took to create this seminal institution, and of the importance of its physical location on Gadsden's Wharf—a once-prolific port where scores […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Tuesday, October 3, CLS and Buxton Books presents an evening for lovers of history and theology. In Cult of the Dead, Kyle Smith dives into the origins of Christianity and its history of memoralizing the legacies of martyrs. Smith's sweeping historical account adopts a fascinating approach to the evolution of religion and the phenomena of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We’re thrilled to welcome author and garden historian Linda Holden for an evening program that brings us back into the world of Bunny Mellon.  Throughout the evening Holden will explore Mellon's personal […]

Join us on Wednesday, October 11, at 10:30AM for a lively Book Club discussion on the masterful biography, King: A Life by Jonathan Eig, with special guest Rev. Nelson B Rivers, III. We'll unpack some of the book's core themes as we delve into the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. From the […]

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 […]

A celebration of the first monograph from a distinctive voice in American design, this rare audience with David Netto will sell out quickly so mark your calendars and secure your seats now! A tastemaker whose work—a blend of sophisticated finishes, textiles, antiques, and contemporary furniture—has inspired a dedicated and global following, David Netto is more […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the world of books, autographs, and photographs, Doyle is a legend. The renowned auction house has worked with the estates and collections of screen greats like Bette Davis and Rock Hudson, music legends from Louis Armstrong to Count Basie, and fashion vanguards such as Oleg Cassini and Alexander McQueen, and for this one evening, […]