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  • April 2021

  • Thu 8
    April 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Will Cleveland & Tate Nation (6:00pm)

    Enjoy a virtual family-friendly event perfect for all ages looking to learn about the presidents of the United States of America! With its latest edition, fresh off the press, Yo, Millard […]

    Free
  • Thu 22
    April 22, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Karen Tumulty in Conversation with John Huey

    Join the Charleston Library Society as we virtually welcome political columnist for The Washington Post, Karen Tumulty as she discusses her new biography, The Triumph of Nancy Reagan with former Editor-In-Chief of Time, Inc., John […]

    Free
  • Thu 29
    April 29, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Bob Gillespie & Tommy Braswell

    Calling all golfers! CLS welcomes two incredibly experienced sportswriters from the golf world, Bob Gillespie & Tommy Braswell, as they discuss their new book, South Carolina Golf. This well-researched book enlightens us […]

    Free
  • May 2021

  • Thu 6
    May 6, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Garry Trudeau in Conversation with John Avlon

    CLS welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and creator of “Doonesbury”, Garry Trudeau to be in conversation with journalist, John Avlon to celebrate Dbury@50: The Complete Digital Doonesbury!  The Library Society digitally welcomes the […]

  • Wed 12
    May 12, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Zibby Owens in Conversation with Paula McLain

    Help us virtually welcome award-winning podcaster Zibby Owens of Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books on a journey filled with food, exercise, sex, books, and more! Owens will be in conversation […]

    Free
  • Wed 19
    May 19, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Zoom CLS Book Club: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

    Spring has sprung and the CLS Book Club is back! Join us for a lively book discussion on George Saunders’ newest bestselling work, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain on […]

    Free
  • Thu 27
    May 27, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    SOLD OUT! – Book Launch Celebration & Reception: Italians in the Lowcountry

    This event has SOLD OUT! But, don’t fret! We will be hosting a Zoom presentation on June 3rd that you can RSVP for by clicking here! Join CLS, Buxton Books, […]

    Free
  • June 2021

  • Tue 1
    June 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Julia Cooke in Conversation with Catherine Grace Katz

    Join us as we virtually welcome Julia Cooke & Catherine Grace Katz as they converse about Cooke’s new book of narrative history, Come Fly The World: The Jet Age Story of […]

    Free
  • Thu 3
    June 3, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Italians in the Lowcountry

    Please join author Christina Butler for a virtual book talk on Italians in the Lowcountry: Sunny Italy’s Charleston Colony. The illustrated discussion will include glimpses from chapters in the book, addressing Italians […]

    Free
  • Thu 24
    June 24, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Zoom Book Launch with Alex Michaelides with Will Cathcart

    Join the Charleston Library Society as we virtually welcome Alex Michaelides to celebrate the release of his second novel, “The Maidens” Tickets to this Zoom conversation are $35 and include […]

  • July 2021

  • Mon 19
    July 19, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

    CLS & Buxton Books virtually welcome best-selling authors Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray to discuss the release of their new historical fiction, The Personal Librarian. This novel tells the remarkable […]

    Free
  • August 2021

  • Wed 4
    August 4, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Martin Walker

    The Charleston Library Society and Buxton Books are thrilled to virtually host best-selling author Martin Walker to celebrate The Coldest Case, the latest release in his hit detective series, Bruno, Chief of Police. Walker […]

    Free
  • Wed 4
    August 4, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: E. Vernon F. Glenn

    The Charleston Library Society will host E. Vernon F. Glenn to talk about his most recent colorful and suspenseful novel, You Have Your Way. This exciting Zoom lecture is free and open […]

    Free
  • Thu 26
    August 26, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Speaker Series: Gervais Hagerty

    The Charleston Library Society is thrilled to host local writer Gervais Hagerty to celebrate her debut novel, IN POLITE COMPANY. The story takes a captivating look inside the private lives of […]

  • September 2021

  • Thu 9
    September 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Harriet Welty Rochefort

    Enjoy a break in your daily routine & join us for a mid-day Zoom lecture! The Library Society is thrilled to virtually host author Harriet Welty Rochefort, ‘zooming in’ all […]

    Free
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