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SUMMARY:"Putin's World"\, with The World Affairs Council
DESCRIPTION:Foreign Policy has been a welcomed addition to our diverse programming\, and this discussion could not be better timed. Along with the World Affairs Council of Charleston and Buxton Books\, we are honored for the opportunity to host renowned diplomacy expert Angela Stent\, for insights into the Russian President’s approach to international relations and her incisive exploration of ‘how and why Russia has returned to the world stage. As the Senior Advisor to the Center for Eurasian\, Russian\, and East European Studies\, and Professor Emerita of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University\, her book\, Putin’s World\, uniquely examines the country’s turbulent past and the Russians’ understanding of their position on the global stage and their ambitions. Originally published in 2019\, the revised edition out last year now also includes a new chapter solely dedicated to the war in Ukraine.  \n“Informed by its author’s distinguished career in government and academia\, this account of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s worldview provides an important window into one of the key geopolitical challenges of our time. Casual observers and seasoned experts will benefit from Dr. Stent’s brilliant exploration of Putin’s strategy and its disturbing implications for the West.”  ―Former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright \nIf you are unable to attend the event\, but would like to purchase one or more signed copies\, please visit Buxton Books here. \nAbout the Book \n\n\nHow did Russia manage to emerge resurgent on the world stage and play a weak hand so effectively? Is it because Putin is a brilliant strategist? Or has Russia stepped into a vacuum created by the West’s distraction with its own domestic problems and US ambivalence about whether it still wants to act as a superpower? Putin’s World examines the country’s conviction that the West has tried to deny them a seat at the table of great powers since the USSR collapsed. This book looks at Russia’s key relationships—its downward spiral with the United States\, Europe\, and NATO; its ties to China\, Japan\, the Middle East; and with its neighbors\, particularly the fraught relationship with Ukraine. Putin’s World will help Americans understand how and why the post-Cold War era has given way to a new\, more dangerous world\, one in which Russia poses a challenge to the United States in every corner of the globe—and one in which Russia has become a toxic and divisive subject in US politics. \n\n\nAbout Angela Stent \nAngela Stent is Senior Adviser to the Center for Eurasian\, Russian\, and East European Studies and Professor Emerita of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University. She is also a fellow at the Brookings Institution and a senior advisor to the United States Institute of Peace. She was a member of the senior advisory panel for NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe for Admiral James Stavridis and General Philip Breedlove. From 2004 to 2006\, she served as National Intelligence Officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council. She is the author of The Limits of Partnership: US-Russian Relations in the Twenty-First Century\, for which she won the American Academy of Diplomacy’s Douglas Dillon prize for the best book on the practice of American diplomacy. Stent’s primary research focus is Russian foreign policy\, with special emphasis on the triangular U.S-Europe-Russia relationship. Her latest book is Putin’s World: Russia Against the West and With the Rest (2019\, updated paperback 2023)\, for which she won the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy’s prize for the best book on U.S-Russian Relations. Dr. Stent received her B.A. from Cambridge University\, her MSc. with distinction from the London School of Economics and Political Science and her M.A. and PhD. from Harvard University. \nAbout The World Affairs Council \nThe World Affairs Council of Charleston (WACC)\, formerly the Charleston Foreign Affairs Forum\, was founded in the early 1980s as a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization. Membership represents a cross-section of individuals from business\, education\, and civic backgrounds. Through thought-provoking presentations and discussions\, participants of all ages and backgrounds are invited to challenge and enhance their understanding of the world. WACC is a 501(c)(3) organization and is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America\, a network of 93 independent\, nonpartisan councils across 40 states.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/putins-world-with-the-world-affairs-council/
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Everything Halloween - Costumes and Candy
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin 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 part time Children’s Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Kenna will read Rotten Ralph’s Trick or Treat by Jack Gantos\, and the craft will be tissue paper candy corn! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturday at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/saturday-story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-everything-halloween-costumes-and-candy/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T163000
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Tori\, our Associate Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Tori will read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams and the craft will be a paper scarecrow puzzle! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-halloween/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have\, the Charleston Debut
DESCRIPTION:Within weeks of its release\, CLS is thrilled to host the former Home Editor of Vogue Magazine and Design Editor at Large of Elle Decor\, Mieke ten Have\, for the Charleston launch of her new and debut compendium: Interiors\, Styled by Mieke ten Have. Reputed for decades in the shelter category as one of (or the) leading interiors stylists in the industry\, Mieke will share a career’s worth of insights into her time-tested techniques\, her lens on teasing out certain elements of a home that make it compelling\, beautiful\, and alive in photography\, and a little of the magic that happens behind the scenes in the always beloved editorial landscape. \nIf you are unable to attend the event\, but would like to purchase one or more signed copies\, please visit Buxton Books here. \nAbout the Book \n\n\nIn her beautiful new book\, Mieke ten Have identifies and explains the four principal elements that she always takes into account: Color Theory\, Pattern Play\, Wild and Tame\, and Flowers for Living. She illustrates each of these principles with images of rooms that she has styled for such noted designers as Stephen Sills\, Mario Buatta\, Alberto Pinto\, Rita Konig\, and Victoria Hagan in a wide variety of homes and locations. Then Mieke demonstrates how she applies these concepts\, season after season\, in her own country home\, the Barn. Rich\, atmospheric images by photographer Frank Frances document the evolution of the house\, capturing the distinctive light\, mood\, colors\, tonality\, and textures of each season. Both aspirational and inspirational\, Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have provides countless design ideas for beautifying our surroundings throughout the year. \n\n\nAbout Mieke ten Have \nMieke ten Have is an interiors stylist\, design writer\, and creative consultant. After years working as a magazine editor\, which included positions as Home Editor of Vogue Magazine and Design Editor at Large of Elle Decor\, Mieke parlays her editorial point of view into creative direction for interior designers\, architects\, and home brands. She produces photo shoots and visual content as well as written assets for a wide range of design clientele. Mieke is a frequent contributor to Architectural Digest and House & Garden (UK) magazines. As a writer\, she has worked on several books and continues to write for a number of publications in addition to content development for brands and designers. \n  \n 
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/istyled-by-mieke-ten-have-the-charleston-debut/
LOCATION:SC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T113000
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SUMMARY:CLS Book Club // "The Demon of Unrest" by Erik Larson
DESCRIPTION:CLS Book Club is FREE\, in-person\, and open to the public—and also member-researched and led through thoughtfully curated discussion. Whether you’ve finished the book\, are thinking about starting it\, or couldn’t make it past the halfway point\, please join us. \nRSVP is required via the form below so that we can plan for seating. \nPlease note that the authors of our selections ARE NOT in attendance.  \nAbout Book Club \nOffered a few times a year\, the CLS Book Club seeks to explore a wide range of topics\, authors and diversity within its book selections. Under this objective\, Book Club also offers space for conversation\, perspectives and discourse. For The Demon of Unrest\, Book Club’s resident Erik Larson completist\, the dynamic Mike Gottlieb\, will present a through exploration of the book after which the floor will open to questions and discussion. \nAbout the Book \n\n\n\n\n\nOn November 6\, 1860\, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union\, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict\, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston Harbor: Fort Sumter. Master storyteller Erik Larson offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Lincoln’s election and the Confederacy’s shelling of Sumter—a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications\, enflamed egos and craven ambitions\, personal tragedies and betrayals. Lincoln himself wrote that the trials of these five months were “so great that\, could I have anticipated them\, I would not have believed it possible to survive them.”At the heart of this suspense-filled narrative are Major Robert Anderson\, Sumter’s commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin\, a vain and bloodthirsty radical who stirs secessionist ardor at every opportunity; and Mary Boykin Chesnut\, wife of a prominent planter\, conflicted over both marriage and slavery and seeing parallels between them. In the middle of it all is the overwhelmed Lincoln\, battling with his duplicitous Secretary of State\, William Seward\, as he tries desperately to avert a war that he fears is inevitable—one that will eventually kill 750\,000 Americans. Drawing on diaries\, secret communiques\, slave ledgers\, and plantation records\, Larson gives us a political horror story that captures the forces that led America to the brink—a dark reminder that we often don’t see a cataclysm coming until it’s too late. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor a copy of the book\, check out our catalog here\, or shop local at Buxton Books.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/cls-book-club-the-demon-of-unrest-by-erik-larson/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T163000
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Tori\, our Associate Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Tori will read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams and the craft will be a paper scarecrow puzzle! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-halloween-4/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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SUMMARY:CLS Wine Club // Burgundy
DESCRIPTION:After emerging from a lively conversation in our Fellows Lounge\, CLS Wine Club has been welcomed on repeat – this Fall marking 2 years since its first. During the Fall installment\, reds are the category\, this time Burgundy\, with insights from our founding aficionados\, Jerry Mitchell and Tim Cantopher\, to guide the selections and overall theme. Their learned preferences and curiosities from storied outings and clubs centered around the complexities of wine coupled with a our partner Monarch Wines\, allow just the right blend of lesser known vineyards\, small-production varietals with a bit of wit and wisdom as well. \nPlease Note: These wines are available in limited and time-sensitive quantities\, therefore\, we must secure them ahead of time.  For this reason\, your admission also includes one of each of the four bottles to take home. (Avg $35/bottle) For those who come as a couple\, there is an option for two people and four bottles. Seating is limited in order to host a conversation-style wine tasting where the experts will walk us through four specifically chosen bottles and dissect the nuance associated with each. Part of participating in the wine club is the opportunity to purchase wines that would otherwise not be available at retail. \nAbout Monarch and Justin Coleman \nYears of selecting wines for some of NYC’s favorite spots (Balthazar\, Commerce\, Morandi\, The Mark) have helped Justin (owner and propietor of Monarch Wines) cultivate strong relationships with both European and American winemakers\, importers\, and distributors. From lugging bottles to creating beverage programs\, to managing operations\, Justin has worked with some of the most exalted names in the business. Seeking a slower pace of life for his young family at the time (wife\, Sarah\, and eldest daughter\, Fia)\, Justin headed south to Charleston in 2013\, landing at The Ordinary as General Manager. At The Ordinary\, Justin fostered an appreciation for\, and understanding of\, the community in Charleston. Monarch Wine Merchants opened in 2017\, filling a void in the market at the time for a true neighborhood wine shop\, focused on wine and only wine. Delivering the highest level of customer service has become a hallmark of the shop. Justin is forever passionate about keeping the shelves well-stocked at the brick and mortar\, while also sourcing highly allocated wines for both local clients and those further afield. \nThere are two ticket options available: \n*Single $285 // $145 ticket price + $140 wine price (4 bottles to take home) \n*Couple $430 // $290 ticket price + $140 wine price (4 bottles to take home) \nFellows members will have first option for securing seats.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/cls-wine-club-reds/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Squirrels and Acorns
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin 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 part time Children’s Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Kenna will read Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman\, and the craft will be paper bag acorns! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturday at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/saturday-story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-squirrels-and-acorns/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T153000
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Bedtime
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Tori\, our Associate Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Tori will read The Napping House by Audrey Wood and the craft will be worry dolls! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-bedtime-3/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T163000
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Bedtime
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Tori\, our Associate Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Tori will read The Napping House by Audrey Wood and the craft will be worry dolls! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-bedtime-4/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T113000
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SUMMARY:275th Milestones Shaping the Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:As the second oldest membership library in the United States dating to 1748\, it is quite special to have recently celebrated 275 years of continuous operations\, and even more special to have the opportunity to highlight another this year. Founded in 1749\, KKBE (Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim — Holy Congregation House of God) is among the oldest Jewish Congregations in this country and its sanctuary is the oldest synagogue building in continual use in the USA.  The congregation is also celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Reform Judaism in America\, launched by its members in 1824. In celebration of this monumental milestone\, join us to honor the legacy and impact of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim on 275 years of history\, culture on the Peninsula for almost three centuries. \nAttendance is Free with RSVP\, Please register below.  \nAbout KKBE \nFounded in 1749\, The KKBE or Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim\, is known as the birthplace of American Reform Judaism and holds a rich heritage in which all American Jews can take pride. Charleston was founded in 1670\, with the earliest known reference to a Jew in the English settlement dated 1695. Soon after many others followed\, attracted by the civil and religious liberty of South Carolina and the ample economic opportunity of the colony. The group had grown significantly by 1749 to organize the present congregation\, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim\, followed fifteen years later with the establishment of the now historic Coming Street Cemetery\, the oldest surviving Jewish burial ground in the South. \nWhen George Washington became President of the United States of America\, there were six Jewish congregations in the new American Republic. Three were located in Northern cities: Newport\, Rhode Island’s Yeshuat Israel (Touro)\, New York’s Shearith Israel\, and Philadelphia’s Michveh Israel. Three were located in the South: Richmond\, Virginia’s Beth Shalome\, Savannah\, Georgia’s Mickve Israel\, and Charleston’s own Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim. At first\, prayers were recited in private quarters and\, from 1775\, in an improvised synagogue adjacent to the present-day grounds. In 1792\, construction of the largest and most impressive synagogue in the United States commenced\, and it was dedicated just two years later. A member of the visiting Lafayette’s entourage is reported to have described the building as “spacious and elegant.” This handsome\, cupolated Georgian synagogue was destroyed in the great Charleston fire of 1838 and replaced in 1840 by the structure in use today. The colonnaded building was dedicated in early 1841\, and is often described as one of the country’s finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. On this occasion\, KKBE’s Reverend Gustavus Poznanski was moved to say\, “This synagogue is our Temple\, this city our Jerusalem\, and this happy land our Palestine.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/275th-milestones-shaping-the-peninsula/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T130000
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SUMMARY:Workshop // Keepsake Box Making
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on workshop on treasure box making with James Davis\, Director of Conservation\, where you’ll learn to create personalized boxes using techniques employed for archival book boxes. This workshop is perfect for crafting unique gifts\, or keeping treasures of your own. Using straightforward materials such as paper boards\, covering cloth\, decorative papers\, and glue\, you’ll be guided through the process of measuring and constructing a sturdy\, customized box. The box will feature a hinged lid and a book-like appearance\, making it not only functional but decorative. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner\, this workshop provides a fun way to explore your creativity and leave with a beautifully crafted treasure box to hold your special mementos. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a touch of handmade charm to your Christmas gift list! \nAdmission: \n$ 275 – CLS Members \n$ 325 – General Admission
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/bindery-workshop-treasure-box-making/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Fall Leaves
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin 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 part time Children’s Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Kenna will read Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert\, and the craft will be fall mini wreaths! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturday at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/saturday-story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-fall-leaves/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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SUMMARY:November New Member's Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our New Members Mingle! Every second Monday of the month\, we host our newest members of the CLS family for a fun and informative tour of the facility\, including key information on utilizing Library resources\, an exploration of some of the treasures from the CLS archives\, a visit to the Igoe Shakespeare Library\, concluding with a tour of our bindery and information about our conservation efforts. Questions are welcome throughout our time together. \nThe tour starts at 5pm\, and generally ends around 6pm. The tour schedule includes:\n5:00 – 5:10 pm Welcome\n5:10 – 5:20 pm Introduction of staff and an overview of the Main Reading Room and Exhibits\n5:20 – 5:40 pm Tour of key areas of the Library\, including the Melvin P. Seiden Gallery\, the Kellogg Family Map Room\, the Ruth and Bill Baker Conference Room\, the Igoe Shakespeare Library and the Stephen F. Gates Vaults\n5:40 – 6:00 pm  Tour of Dorothy’s Book Bindery and the Jerrold and Ann Mitchell Conservation Lab; Q&A \nPlease RSVP with the form below. We look forward to seeing you! \n*Please note: if this session fills to capacity\, RSVP for December’s New Member Mingle!
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/november-new-members-mingle-4/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T163908
CREATED:20241025T194954Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Tori\, our Associate Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Tori will read Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion and the craft will be dog puppets! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-dogs/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T163908
CREATED:20240628T132512Z
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SUMMARY:The Wandering Golf Writer: Tom Coyne
DESCRIPTION:When the adventure began\, the bag on his back had a binder with maps\, 103 room reservations and over 40 tee times. By the end of the trip he had hit 4\,531 shots\, lost 129 balls\, visited 196 pubs and had the makings of a New York Times bestseller which\, it did become\, and still is\, and has even become something of a bible for American golfers planning trips to Ireland. Since 2007\, Tom Coyne\, Sr. Editor and Podcast host for Golfer’s Journal followed the success of A Course called Ireland with A Course Called Scotland and A Course Called America\, each met with similar acclaim. Ahead of his next book due out 2025\, we’re pleased to collaborate with Kiawah Partners in hosting Tom Coyne for his first appearance in Charleston. \nAbout Tom Coyne \nTom Coyne is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author who has been publishing golf stories since 2001. His first book\, A Gentleman’s Game\, was named one of the best 25 sports books of all time by The Philadelphia Daily News and followed with his film adaptation starring Gary Sinise\, Philip Baker Hall\, Dylan Baker\, and Mason Gamble. His second book\, Paper Tiger: An Obsessed Golfer’s Quest to Play with the Pros\, was an editor’s pick for Esquire and USA Today but the third book in 2009\, A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country\, a Pint\, and the Next Tee\, was a New York Times\, American Booksellers Association\, and Barnes & Noble bestseller\, and won a silver medal from the Society of American Travel Writers in the category of Best Travel Book of the Year. His anticipated follow-up searching the highlands for the secret to golf and a tee time in the oldest championship in sports\, A Course Called Scotland\, was also an instant New York Times bestseller. The trilogy reached its conclusion in 2021 with A Course Called America\, following Tom across all 50 states and landing on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists in its first week. His next book\, A Course Called Home\, will be released by Avid Reader in 2025. Tom is Senior Editor and podcast host at The Golfer’s Journal\, and has written for Golf Magazine\, Golfweek\, Sports Illustrated\, The New York Times\, and numerous other publications. Tom earned an M.F.A. in fiction writing from the University of Notre Dame\, where he won the William Mitchell Award for distinguished achievement. He lives outside Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters. \n  \nAbout the Book \nWhat’s left after playing and writing your way through Ireland\, Scotland and America? For Tom Coyne\, it’s settling down and falling in love with a golf course that needs some. To-be-announced publishing date\, so make sure to join us to hear Tom speak more to his newest book! You can watch a video on A Course Called Home here. \n 
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/the-wandering-golf-writer-tom-coyne/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T163908
CREATED:20241025T195242Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Tori\, our Associate Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Tori will read Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion and the craft will be dog puppets! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-dogs-3/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T163908
CREATED:20240628T132534Z
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SUMMARY:Across the Sea: Liverpool Calling
DESCRIPTION:Located on the eastern side of Mersey Estuary\, adjacent to the Irish Sea\, and a mere 178 miles from London\, Liverpool\, England was established in 1207 but quickly developed into the second city of the British Empire after King John needed a port from which to send his troops to Ireland. The city attracts visitors worldwide each and every year\, but a lesser known fact is that Liverpool holds more historical links to the USA than any other city except London. In honor of the milestone anniversary we honored just last year\, join us in welcoming members of the Liverpool Athenaeum for a stateside visit\, and very special “amuse-bouche” of the historical and literary links between America and the great city of Liverpool. \nAbout the Liverpool Athenaeum \nDuring the last decade of the 18th Century\, England was embroiled in a long and costly war with France. As the major port on the western seaboard of England\, Liverpool played a key role in this war. If Liverpool’s merchants and other professionals were to carry on trade and assist the port’s growth\, they were in vital need of commercial and political information. Thus\, a number of the leading citizens conceived the idea of founding a club and in 1797\, circulated a document entitled ‘Outlines of a plan for a library and newsroom’. The prospectus proposed “to procure a regular supply of newspapers\, both town and country; all the periodicals of any value\, and all the pamphlets that have reference to subjects of local or general polity or commerce and the institution was to provide books for the acquisition of general knowledge and for entertainment”. The library opened on 1st May 1800. The heart of the Athenaeum is undoubtedly its library. This is one of the greatest proprietary libraries in the UK containing books\, prints\, maps\, and charts as well as one of the most important regional history resources in the country. Although the privileges are primarily reserved for its Proprietors (members)\, arrangements can be made\, for researchers and others to make use of the library. \nAbout Linda Iley: Athenaeum Proprietor \nLinda Iley is a proud Liverpudlian. Raised in the storied port city\, Linda was educated at The Liverpool Institute\, during the same era it was attended by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. A teacher by trade\, Linda has taught all ages from three to twenty-three in Schools and Universities in Liverpool\, Cambridge\, Singapore and Hong Kong. A polymath\, Linda enjoys history\, music\, and travel. She has produced a number of previous programs\, including\, as part of the Liverpool Welsh Choral\, a “Tribute to the Titanic”\, a music-forward memoriam performed during the Centennial of the event at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Linda has fond memories of road trips throughout the US and looks forward to her return. \nAbout Ann Hughes: Athenaeum Proprietor \nPrevious to her tenure as Athenaeum\, Ann Hughes served for 31 years at the Range High School in Formby\, where she was one of ten teachers who helped inaugurate the brand new school in 1976. During her time at the Range High School Ann acted as its Secondary Teacher of French and subsequently as its Head of Modern Languages as well as a mentor for Undergraduate Students of Education. \n  \nPrior to the program\, We invite our Fellows Members to enjoy a Happy Hour from 5:00 – 6:00pm\, downstairs in the Dr. Susan D. Boyd Fellows Club Lounge.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/across-the-sea-liverpool-calling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T130000
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SUMMARY:Lite Lunch // Vanity Fair Legend discusses "Growing Up Getty"
DESCRIPTION:The contemporary story of one of the wealthiest and most misunderstood families in the world\, unearthed by leading editor\, journalist and Vanity Fair writer-at-large James Reginato\, makes a special appearance this Fall to discuss his 2022 book Growing Up Getty: The Story of America’s Most Unconventional Dynasty. In a compelling conversation with George McNeely (historian\, lecturer\, and writer and the former Senior Vice President of Business Development at Christie’s)\, Reginato will provide a peek behind the curtain on his extensive research into the life of J. Paul Getty; the diaries\, love letters\, and interviews that led to his enthralling reveal. With a career interviewing some of the world’s most elusive individuals including Bunny Mellon\, the Prince of Wales and Aga Khan\, the world of J. Reginato will be sure to inspire. \nIf you are unable to attend the event\, but would like to purchase one or more signed copies\, please visit Buxton Books here. \nAbout the Book \nGrowing Up Getty: The Story of America’s Most Unconventional Dynasty shares the life of oil magnate J. Paul Getty\, once the richest man in the world\, and also the patriarch of an extraordinary cast of sons\, grandchildren\, and great-grandchildren. While some have been brought low by mental illness\, drug addiction\, and one of the most sensational kidnapping cases of the 20th century\, many of Getty’s heirs have achieved great success. In addition to Mark Getty\, a co-founder of Getty Images\, and Anne G. Earhart\, an award-winning environmentalist\, others have made significant marks in a variety of fields\, from music and viniculture to politics and LGBTQ rights. Now\, across four continents\, a new generation of lively\, unique\, and even outrageous Gettys is emerging—and not coasting on the dynasty’s still-immense wealth. A far-flung yet surprisingly close-knit group\, the ascendant Gettys are bringing this iconic family onto the global stage in the 21st century. \nAbout James Reginato  \nJournalist and author James Reginato is a longtime writer-at-large at Vanity Fair. Reginato’s work has also appeared in such publications as WSJ\, Sotheby’s\, Town & Country\, New York and W Magazine\, where he served as Features Director for many years. He is the author of books including Great Houses\, Modern Aristocrats (published by Rizzoli)\, an intimate and lively look at some of Great Britain’s most historic houses and the families who still live in them. His most recent book\, Growing Up Getty: The Story of America’s Most Unconventional Dynasty was published by Simon & Schuster. While becoming the richest man in the world\, Minnesota-born oil magnate J. Paul Getty (1892-1976) produced five sons with five wives. His descendants–19\ngrandchildren and (at last count) 45 great grandchildren–have grappled in astonishingly diverse ways with the fate of belonging to a modern dynasty. Through deep research as well as interviews with family members and their intimates\, Reginato pierced many of the myths that have surrounded this complex and elusive family. A native of Chicago\, James is a graduate of Columbia University and lives in New York City. \nAbout George McNeely \nGeorge McNeely is an architectural historian\, lecturer and writer. He writes a regular column on architectural history in the Chestnut Hill Local. He co-edited World Monuments: 50 Irreplaceable Sites to Discover\, Explore and Champion (Rizzoli\, 2015). Most recently he was Vice President for International Affairs at World Monuments Fund\, the premier international organization working to protect the world’s architectural heritage. Prior to joining WMF\, George was with Christie’s for 15 years as a senior vice president in Business Development and the Chairman’s Office. Previously\, he worked at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and in management consulting. George has a BA in art history from Princeton University and an MBA from the Columbia Business School. He has also served as a charity auctioneer for hundreds of charity events throughout the United States and abroad. His auctioneering skills have also led to television appearances\, including on Law & Order.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/vanity-fair-legend-discusses-growing-up-getty/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T210000
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music with CSO: Beethoven's Serioso Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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\, robust programming\, and a newly added wine reception at intermission. \nBohuslav Martinů’s “Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola” will kick off the evening\, showcasing a vivid dialogue between the violin and viola with energetic and rhythmic interplay. Following\, the audience will enjoy Jean Françaix’s “Divertissement for Oboe\, Clarinet\, and Bassoon\,” a piece renowned for its light-hearted and witty character\, offering a delightful contrast through its use of woodwind timbres. Ludwig van Beethoven’s intense “String Quartet in F minor\, Op. 95\,” often called the “Serioso\,” will provide a dramatic counterpoint with its profound depth and robust textures. The night will conclude with a world premiere by Charleston native\, Thomas Cabaniss. The String Quartet by Cabaniss titled “Denmark Vessey\,” promises to be a compelling addition to the chamber music repertoire\, reflecting on historical themes through a contemporary lens. \nThis concert is set to be a memorable journey through the evolution of chamber music\, from the classical era to the present day. \nArtists: \nYuriy Bekker\, Micah Gangwer\, and Asako Kremer\, Violins\nJan-Marie Joyce and Sadie Nichols\, Violas\nBenjamin Menkinulov\, Cello\nKelly Mozeik\, Oboe\nCharles Messersmith\, Clarinet\nJordan Brokken\, Bassoon \nTickets are $50.\nTo purchase tickets\, click HERE or call the CSO at 843-723-7528. 
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/chamber-music-with-cso-beethovens-serioso-quartet/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260528T163908
CREATED:20241024T205345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T163427Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Gourds and Squash
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin 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 part time Children’s Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Kenna will read Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zeitlow Miller\, and the craft will be pom pom pumpkins! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturday at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/saturday-story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-gourds-and-squash/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260528T163908
CREATED:20241016T183812Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music with CSO: Beethoven's Serioso Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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\, robust programming\, and a newly added wine reception at intermission. \nBohuslav Martinů’s “Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola” will kick off the evening\, showcasing a vivid dialogue between the violin and viola with energetic and rhythmic interplay. Following\, the audience will enjoy Jean Françaix’s “Divertissement for Oboe\, Clarinet\, and Bassoon\,” a piece renowned for its light-hearted and witty character\, offering a delightful contrast through its use of woodwind timbres. Ludwig van Beethoven’s intense “String Quartet in F minor\, Op. 95\,” often called the “Serioso\,” will provide a dramatic counterpoint with its profound depth and robust textures. The night will conclude with a world premiere by Charleston native\, Thomas Cabaniss. The String Quartet by Cabaniss titled “Denmark Vessey\,” promises to be a compelling addition to the chamber music repertoire\, reflecting on historical themes through a contemporary lens. \nThis concert is set to be a memorable journey through the evolution of chamber music\, from the classical era to the present day. \nArtists: \nYuriy Bekker\, Micah Gangwer\, and Asako Kremer\, Violins\nJan-Marie Joyce and Sadie Nichols\, Violas\nBenjamin Menkinulov\, Cello\nKelly Mozeik\, Oboe\nCharles Messersmith\, Clarinet\nJordan Brokken\, Bassoon \nTickets are $50.\nTo purchase tickets\, click HERE or call the CSO at 843-723-7528. 
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/chamber-music-with-cso-beethovens-serioso-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T163000
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Tori\, our Associate Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Tori will read Apple Pie Tired by Beth Charles and the craft will be watercolor turkeys! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-thanksgiving-2/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T163908
CREATED:20240628T132619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T205513Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring His Honor: America’s First Black State Supreme Court Justice
DESCRIPTION:Charleston resident Jonathan Jasper Wright\, an attorney originally from Pennsylvania\, was sworn into his seat on the South Carolina Supreme Court in 1870 – as the country’s first African American Supreme Court Justice. His tenure coincided with the rise and fall of the Reconstruction in the South\, a time of temporarily granted legal and political opportunities for Black Americans. Join the Charleston Library Society in welcoming Judge Richard Gergel and Professor William Burke\, both authors of Justice Wright’s story in the context of African-American struggles in the legal community during the Reconstruction\, for an in-depth reflection on the inspiring life of Justice Wright\, his political successes\, failures and his relevance to the new freedoms in the Age of Reconstruction. \nAbout Jonathan Jasper Wright \nJonathan Jasper Wright\, the first African American to serve on a state Supreme Court\, was born in Luzerne County\, Pennsylvania\, and grew up in nearby Susquehanna County in the northeastern corner of the state. In 1858\, Wright traveled to Ithaca\, New York where he enrolled in the Lancasterian Academy\, a school where older students helped teach younger ones. He graduated in 1860 and for the next five years taught school and read law in Pennsylvania. \nWright’s first known political activity came in October 1864 when he was a delegate to the National Convention of Colored Men meeting in Syracuse. The convention\, chaired by Frederick Douglass\, passed resolutions calling for a nationwide ban on slavery\, racial equality under the law\, and universal suffrage for adult males. When Wright applied for admission to the Pennsylvania bar\, however\, he was refused because of his race. \nIn 1865 the American Missionary Association sent Wright to Beaufort\, South Carolina to organize schools for the freed people. Wright taught and gave legal advice to the ex-slaves. In 1866 he returned to Pennsylvania and was now\, with the backing of a new Federal civil rights law\, accepted into the bar as the state’s first African American attorney. Wright returned to Beaufort in January 1867 and worked as a legal advisor for the Freedman’s Bureau. He soon became active in Republican politics and was chosen as a delegate to the South Carolina Constitutional Convention that met in Charleston in January 1868. Later that year he was elected to the South Carolina state senate representing Beaufort. In 1870 the Republican-dominated legislature in Columbia named him a justice of the state supreme court even though he was 30 and had little courtroom experience. He joined two white Democrats on the bench. \nBy 1876 white conservatives\, using fraud\, intimidation and violence\, managed to gain control over South Carolina’s government. However\, it was Wright’s concurrence in a February 1877 decision confirming the authority of a Democratic claimant to the governor’s chair\, Wade Hampton\, which ended Republican rule\, reconstruction in South Carolina\, and Wright’s tenure as a state Supreme Court Justice. When the new Democrat-controlled legislature attempted to impeach Wright for corruption and malfeasance he at first denied the charges and vowed to defend his name and record. By August 1877\, however\, realizing he would not win\, Wright submitted his resignation. \nWright moved to Charleston where he practiced law\, then to Orangeburg where he established the law department at Claflin College. Jonathan Wright died of tuberculosis in Orangeburg in 1885. \nAbout Judge Richard Gergel \nRichard Gergel is a United States district judge who presides in the same courthouse in Charleston\, where Judge Waties Waring once served. Waring is one of the central figures of Gergel’s book\, Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring (Sarah Crichton). With his wife\, Dr. Belinda Gergel\, he also wrote In Pursuit of the Tree of Life: A History of the Early Jews of Columbia\, South Carolina. A native of Columbia\, South Carolina\, Judge Gergel earned undergraduate and law degrees from Duke University. \nAbout Professor William Burke \nProfessor Burke is a Distinguished Professor emeritus of the University of South Carolina School of Law. He taught at USC for 37 years. In that time he served as Director and Chair of Clinical Education and as Associate Dean. He has authored and edited seven books and numerous articles and book chapters. These include All for Civil Rights\, a history of the African American bar in S.C.; At Freedom’s Door\, essays on African American Founding Fathers in Reconstruction S.C.; and Matthew J. Perry:  The Man\, His Times and his Legacy. Now retired\, Professor Burke birds\, drives the tractor for his farmer wife and lectures on the long\, long struggle for civil rights in South Carolina.  
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/honoring-his-honor-americas-first-black-state-supreme-court-justice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T163908
CREATED:20240628T132640Z
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SUMMARY:Lite Lunch // NY Times Bestseller "Leaving"
DESCRIPTION:Along with Buxton Books\, we are thrilled to welcome beloved author Roxana Robinson for exclusive appearance on her latest release\, Leaving\, a novel that explores the vows we make to one another\, the tensile relationships between parents and their children\, and what we owe to others and ourselves. Renowned for numerous works of literary fiction as well as a biography of Georgia O’Keeffe\, Robinson is not new to acclaim; Leaving has received accolades from Washington Post\, NYT\, People Magazine\, Oprah Daily\, NPR and many many more. \n“Leaving navigates the chasm between responsibility and desire when two long-lost lovers reconnect. This beautiful book will sweep you away.” ―People Magazine \nLite Lunch Lectures are $25 for Members and $35 for General Admission.  \nAll tickets include a boxed-lunch. \nIf you are unable to attend the event\, but would like to purchase one or more signed copies\, please visit Buxton Books here. \nAbout the Book \nSarah and Warren’s college love story ended in a single moment. Decades later\, when a chance meeting brings them together\, a passion ignites—threatening the foundations of the lives they’ve built apart. Since they parted in college\, each has married\, raised a family\, and made a career. When they meet again\, Sarah is divorced and living outside New York\, while Warren is still married and living in Boston. Seeing Warren sparks an awakening in Sarah\, who feels emotionally alive for the first time in decades. Still\, she hesitates to reclaim a chance at love after her painful divorce and years of framing her life around her children and her work. Warren has no such reservations: he wants to leave his marriage but can’t predict how his wife and daughter will react. As their affair intensifies\, Sarah and Warren must confront the moral responsibilities of their love for their families and each other. Leaving charts a passage through loyalty and desire as it builds to a shattering conclusion. In her boldest and most powerful work to date\, Roxana Robinson demonstrates her “trademark gifts as an intelligent\, sensitive analyst of family life” (Wendy Smith\, Chicago Tribune) in an engrossing exploration of the vows we make to one another\, the tensile relationships between parents and their children\, and what we owe to others and ourselves. \nAbout Roxana Robinson \nRoxana Robinson is the author of eleven books—seven novels\, three collections of short stories\, and the biography of Georgia O’Keeffe. Four of these were chosen as New York Times Notable Books\, two as New York Times Editors’ Choices. Her fiction has appeared in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, Harper’s\, Best American Short Stories\, The Southampton Review\, Ep!phany and elsewhere. Her work has been widely anthologized and broadcast on NPR. Her books have been published in England\, France\, Germany\, Holland and Spain. Roxana Robinson has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Guggenheim Foundation and the MacDowell Colony\, and she was named a Literary Lion by the New York Public Library. Robinson has served on the Boards of PEN and the Authors Guild\, and was the president of the Authors Guild. She has received the Barnes and Noble “Writers for Writers Award\,” given by Poets and Writers\, and the Award for Distinguished Service to the Literary Community from the Authors Guild. She teaches in the MFA Program at Hunter College.
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Tori\, our Associate Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Tori will read Apple Pie Tired by Beth Charles and the craft will be watercolor turkeys! \nStory Time will repeat every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:30 pm and Saturdays at 10:00 am–we hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Series // Cabaret Couple: A Girl\, A Guy\, A Piano on Great American Music
DESCRIPTION:Back for an encore at the Charleston Library Society\, the Cabaret Couple (Theresa Quinn and Randall Kramer) will present an evening of virtuosic four hands piano and song\, including favorites of American classical\, pop\, rhythm and blues and musical theatre selections. Click here to preview this incredible duo. \nTickets*: Purchase HERE through Charleston City Paper \nProgram Admission – $40 \nTen Dollars from every ticket will support the Lowcountry Food Bank this Thanksgiving Season. \nAbout Randy Kramer \nRandall Kramer is a classically trained pianist with a Masters in Piano performance from the University of Buffalo where he studied with Frina Arschanska Boldt. He is the founder and Artistic/Executive Director of MusicalFare Theatre\, a regional center for world and area premiere musicals and a leading musical theatre company in the Northeast. He has conducted and performed as a piano soloist with numerous orchestras and was awarded the 2005 career achievement award by the Artvoice Theatre Awards. \nAbout Theresa Quinn \nTheresa Quinn is an innovative and versatile pianist and vocalist. Classically trained (Shigeo Neriki\, Leonard Hokanson at Indiana University Jacobs school of Music and Frina Arschanska Boldt at the University of Buffalo)\, she performs a wide range of genres\, has music-directed scores of professional musical productions\, and is a featured cabaret artist. She was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2014 and teaches at her Piano and Voice studio in Williamsville\, New York.
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SUMMARY:Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin 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 part time Children’s Librarian. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Kenna will read Giving Thanks by Denise Kiernan\, and the craft will be Thanksgiving dinner plates! \nDue to the Thanksgiving holiday\, CLS will be closed Saturday\, November 30th\, and there will be no Saturday Story Time – Happy Thanksgiving! \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/saturday-story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Story Time In The Rabbit Hole - Family
DESCRIPTION:Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time\, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society\, please click here. \nJoin us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long\, kid-friendly program\, children and their parents/caregivers will join Lisa\, our Director of Collections. She will be reading in the Rabbit Hole and making an on-theme craft to bring home. \nFor this Story Time\, Lisa will read The Hello\, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster and Chris Raschka and the craft will be popsicle stick families! \nDue to the Thanksgiving holiday\, CLS will be closed Wednesday\, November 27th\, and there will be no Story Time. \nTo RSVP to this free event\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/story-time-in-the-rabbit-hole-family/
LOCATION:Charleston Library Society\, 164 King Street\, Charleston\, SC\, 29401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Boatwright Coker: An Intimate Portrait
DESCRIPTION:The Library Society is honored to welcome Penelope Coker Hall and Eliza Wilson Ingle for the Charleston launch of A Curious Heart\, their evocative account of the life of Elizabeth Boatwright Coker\, an award-winning author who challenged the status quo of the female role in the early 20th century. With sensitivity and insight\, the authors chronicle the passion\, the powers of observation\, the gift of storytelling\, and the fierce independence that propelled their mother and grandmother to The New York Times bestseller list and the South Carolina Hall of Fame. Quoting liberally from Elizabeth’s letters\, journal entries\, book passages\, and interviews\, A Curious Heart reflects the inner life of this complex\, small-town Southern woman\, who dreamed of becoming a published writer.  \nPresale for A Curious Heart begins September 30th\, 2024\, with Pub Date on October 7th\, 2024\, and is available through Buxton Books or through the launch event; tickets below. \nAbout the Book \n\n\nIn this captivating biography\, Penelope Coker Hall and Eliza Wilson Ingle give readers a front row seat to the remarkable life and career of award-winning author Elizabeth Boatwright Coker (1909-1993). Born in Darlington\, South Carolina\, in an era when women couldn’t vote and the legacy of the Civil War suffused nearly everything\, Elizabeth was blessed with movie star beauty\, extraordinary determination\, a keen intellect\, and a sense of humor. At an early age\, she was mentored by inspired teachers and some of the great writers of the 20th century. She would go on to challenge the status quo\, in her life and her books. Elizabeth’s journey juggling the demands of corporate wife and mother with that of working writer is a story of trial and triumph\, heartbreak and joy. Her life spanned nearly the entire century\, the second half of which yielded nine historical novels. Listed in Who’s Who in America\, and Who’s Who in the World\, she was on the board of the South Carolina State Museum Foundation\, the South Caroliniana Society\, the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation\, and many others. She received an honorary degree from Converse College in 1987 and was inducted into the South Carolina Academy of Author’s Hall of Fame in 1991. \n\n\nAbout Penelope Coker Hall \nBorn in Hartsville\, South Carolina\, Penelope Coker Hall matriculated to Sarah Lawrence College and eventually settled in New York\, becoming a writer and host for Metromedia’s Channel Five TV show “The New Yorkers.” Later at NBC\, Hall worked as a co-producer of several TV specials\, including “Vanishing 400” and “Debutante.” During this time\, she met and married film producer William Wilson and in 1968 their daughter\, Eliza\, was born. In 1972\, Hall left the performing arts and embarked on a new marriage with widower Mortimer Hall of Millbrook\, N.Y. Ensconced in Millbrook for 50 years\, Hall served as editor of Duchess Magazine while raising daughter Eliza as well as Morti’s five young children\, along with a bevy of horses and dogs. Hall is author of several children’s books and the novel Riding High (under the pseudonym of Emily Brooks)\, written with former E.P. Dutton editor Ann LaFarge. Today\, she divides her time between Charleston\, S.C. and Millbrook. \nAbout Eliza Wilson Ingle \nEliza Wilson Ingle is a New York native with Southern roots. She earned her BA in Dance from Middlebury College\, and after a brief stint in New York City\, moved to Charleston where she became a Professor of Dance at the College of Charleston. In addition to teaching\, Ingle has been a performer and choreographer with Anonymity Dance Company. A dance reviewer for The Post and Courier covering Spoleto Festival USA\, as well as a contributor to Charleston Magazine and Charleston City Paper\, and creator and co-host of Just Imagine – a radio program covering local cultural events and people – she stays tapped into the arts and believes\, as her grandmother did\, in the power of story. She thanks her husband and three grown daughters for their love\, laughter and support. \nAbout Virginia Christian Beach \nVirginia Christian Beach was born in Richmond\, Virginia and earned a BA in English from the University of Virginia. From there she served as a Peace Corps volunteer in East Africa\, after which she worked for Little\, Brown publishers in New York. Beach is the author of four books and a writer and editor for numerous publications and periodicals. She and her husband reside in Charleston\, South Carolina where their two grown children were raised. \n  \nPrior to the program\, We invite our Fellows Members to enjoy a Happy Hour from 5:00 – 6:00pm\, downstairs in the Dr. Suzan D. Boyd Fellows Club Lounge.
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