The Library Society proudly presents a unique exhibit of historical and current cartoons that reflect social and political commentary. Comprised of classic New Yorker cartoons on loan from the Morgan Library, original Hogarth and Gillray folios from the CLS vaults, and a small sampling of cartoons and workbooks from Matthew Diffee, an American cartoonist whose […]
Music at the Library: Abigail Kent The Passionate Harp $20 members, $25 nonmembers For tickets, please click here. Abigail Kent, from Charleston, SC, entered the Curtis Institute of Music in2014 and studies with Elizabeth Hainen, Principal Harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. All students at Curtis receive merit-based full-tuition scholarships and Ms. Kent is the Maryjane Mayhew […]
CLS Book Club- Clementine by Sonia Purnell A long-overdue tribute to the extraordinary woman behind Winston Churchill. By Winston Churchill’s own admission, victory in the Second World War would have been “impossible without her.” Until now, however, the only existing biography of Churchill’s wife, Clementine, was written by her daughter. Sonia Purnell finally gives Clementine […]
May 28, 11:00 a.m. A VISIT WITH PAT CONROY’S STORY RIVER BOOKS Featuring Novelists Carla Damron, Ellen Malphrus, Michele Moore, and Eric Morris Please RSVP to (843) 723-9912 or mstokenberry@charlestonlibrarysociety.org “Story River Books is a gift to writers and to readers,” said Pat Conroy of his original fiction imprint with the University of South Carolina […]
“Toonin’ In: The Culture of Cartoons from Hogarth to the New Yorker” Reception and Lecture: June 2nd 6:00PM Lecture Price- $10 students (with valid ID at door), $15 members, $20 nonmembers On June 2nd , at 6:00PM, Matthew Diffee will share his thoughts on cartooning and the intimidating creative process that we face in our everyday […]
For tickets, please click here or call (843) 723-9912 Monday June 6th, 2016 7:30PM $35 An Evening with Stradivarius & Guarneri Yuriy Bekker, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Owen Darby, 2nd violinist with the St. Lawrence Quartet, as well as Yi-Ping Yang, Reed Yeboah Fine Violins of New York, will bring a Stradivarius (or 2) and Guarneri violins to […]
The great-grandson of a visionary and leader comes home and performs with the Mayor! For tickets, please click here or call (843) 723-9912. Tuffus Zimbabwe is bringing a rich musical tradition back to the Lowcountry, where it all began under the leadership of his great-grandfather, Rev. Daniel Joseph Jenkins, founder of Jenkins Orphanage, and the world famous […]
CLS Summer Camp June 13-17 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM $100 members $120 nonmembers This summer the Library Society will offer a Summer Camp for young learners and lovers of books who will enjoy this week long camp with opportunities to work on the book arts. Campers are encouraged to bring their summer reading […]
Charleston Library Society Summer Series The Charleston Library Society wants to provide our members with fun opportunities to relax and maybe even enjoy a drink or two. We have created a series offering one or more events a month that will showcase the Library Society in a different light. There is nothing staid or stodgy […]
Summer Series Kick-Off BBQ: Friday, June 17th 6-9PM $50 members, $60 nonmembers For tickets, please call (843) 723-9912 or click here. Welcome to Libraritaville! The Library Society is going to the tropics with its first-ever outdoor event. The Summer Series Kick-Off BBQ will be hosted in our parking lot behind the main building. Live music, open […]
Speaker Series: WE ARE CHARLESTON RSVP to (843) 723-9912 or mstokenberry@charlestonlibrarysociety.org The arresting book, We Are Charleston, opens with the image of assailant Dylann Roof’shandgun he used to kill nine people at Mother Emanuel AME Church on June 17, 2015, but also with the truth of people uniting in love and support in their efforts to relieve […]
Roald Dahl Family Night: Thursday, June 30th 5-7PM $15 adults, $10 child (13 and under) For tickets, please call (843) 723-9912 or click here. With the new BFG movie coming out the first week of July, we have decided to celebrate the works of Roald Dahl with a Family Movie Night. We’ll screen James and the Giant Peach, provide […]
Speaker Series: Michele Moore To RSVP, please call (843) 723-9912 or email mstokenberry@charlestonlibrarysociety.org Michele Moore is the author of the historical novel The Cigar Factory as well as author and director of its performance reading, “The Sounds of the Cigar Factory,” a 2016 Piccolo Spoleto selection to be performed on May 29 at the Footlight Players […]
On July 14th at 6PM the Charleston Library Society will host author Billy Baldwin and restaurant owner Robert Barber as they discuss the release of the book about Bowen’s Island Restaurant. Bowen’s Island Restaurant is the delightfully quirky seafood staple of the Lowcountry. Located just 12 miles outside of Charleston, the eatery has transformed from […]
Beer and Bingo Night: Thursday, August 11th 7-9PM $30 members, $35 nonmembers For tickets, please call (843) 723-9912 or click here. There are two things that everyone can agree to love: beer and bingo. The Library Society will host the fun evening while providing a variety of beer and snacks. This is a call for a […]
