More than a dose of AM stimulation, this morning program offers a rare glimpse behind a trifecta of cultural curtains: the first, the thrilling research and discovery practices involved in stewarding our archival treasures; the second, insights and the kind of un-Googleable anecdotes that only experts (and primary source institutions!) can provide; and finally, how […]

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 […]

"I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise is like an exquisite string of pearls: the perfect balance of elegance, style, design, and beauty. This book is inspiring, spirited, and totally absorbing." ―Diane von Furstenberg The story of Bunny Mellon, the great landscape and interior designer, is a revelatory exploration of the aesthetic and aspirational impacts 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 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 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 […]

Beginning with a Jewish family, Daniel Wolff builds a microcosm of the broader history of immigration and movement of people across the United States. How to Become an American teaches us about the diverse background and migration of the American people and the uphill battle of defining self and home. Touching on themes of loneliness, immigration, and […]

On Wednesday, September 13, CLS and Buxton Books presents a mid-day escape into the wild and wonderful world of Mark Catesby. During this Lite Lunch program, the acclaimed writer and Catesby chronicler Patrick Dean will share stories from his fascinating new book, Nature's Messenger, as we retrace the pioneering naturalist's personal and professional path  from […]

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 […]

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 […]

The multimedia, multidiscplinary creator Fletcher Williams III opens up about everything from art as storytelling, to his inventive use of materials and embrace of new forms of craftsmanship, to how and why he creates immersive art installations that are as much experiences as exhibitions. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for the public. To purchase, click […]

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 […]

Join members of the ETV Endowment for an advance screening of this epic World War II drama’s Season 2 debut, weeks before it airs on SCETV/PBS (October 15, 9:00PM). The hit series, which premiered in 2020, tells the story of battle through the eyes of ordinary people whose lives have been thrown into chaos. This […]

In celebration of our 275th Anniversary Year, and with generous support from SC Humanities, we are thrilled to host this special literary showcase with our friends at Buxton Books. The morning begins with lite bites and an author meet and greet, followed by a panel discussion on the importance of storytellers in our community, and a […]