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  • December 2020

  • Thu 3
    December 3, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Speaker Series: Jeffrey Jackson In Conversation with Emily Yellin

    Please join the Charleston Library Society in welcoming author Jeffrey H. Jackson & New York Times contributor Emily Yellin for a conversation on Jackson’s recent book, Paper Bullets: Two Artists Who Risked Their Lives to Defy the Nazis. Paper Bullets is the first book to tell the history of an audacious anti-Nazi campaign undertaken by an unlikely pair: two […]

    Free
  • Tue 8
    December 8, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Speaker Series: John Grisham in Conversation with Cassandra King

    The Charleston Library Society is honored to welcome best-selling author, John Grisham, to be in conversation with author, and friend of the Library, Cassandra King for this Zoom hybrid event. The two talented authors will discuss the dynamic process of writing best-selling novels in addition to focusing on Grisham’s most recent release, A Time For Mercy. […]

  • January 2021

  • Tue 19
    January 19, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    273rd Annual Meeting

    The Charleston Library Society will virtually celebrate its 273rd Annual Meeting in 2021! Mark your calendars for this special virtual event and RSVP today. CLS will be celebrating the narrative of uncovering the hidden Library Society by hosting a discussion with Antiquarian Bookseller and Author, Stuart Bennett, CLS Head Librarian, Laura Mina, Special Collections Librarian, Lisa Hayes, […]

    Free
  • February 2021

  • Thu 18
    February 18, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Susan Meissner in Conversation with CJ Lotz

    Join us in welcoming bestselling author Susan Meissner and Garden & Gun senior editor, C.J. Lotz as they discuss Meissner’s newest book, The Nature Of Fragile Things on Zoom. Meissner demonstrates an extraordinary talent for capturing pivotal moments in history that not only make for emotional, page-turning stories, but also deepen our understanding of the world. Her latest book, The Nature […]

    Free
  • Tue 23
    February 23, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: A Conversation with Martha Teichner & Mo Rocca

    A memoir of love and loss, of being in the right place at the right time, and of the mysterious ways a beloved pet can bring people together, from CBS Sunday Morning News correspondent and multi-Emmy-Award-winner, Martha Teichner. Ms. Teichner will be joined by fellow CBS Sunday Morning News correspondent and author, Mo Rocca, to discuss her new memoir, When […]

    Free
  • March 2021

  • Thu 4
    March 4, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series – Music Edition: Richard Bell

    Zoom Speaker Series – Music Edition: “Hamilton: How the Musical Remixes History” Lecture by Richard Bell Thursday, March 4 at 6:00 PM America has Hamilton-mania! With Disney+ now streaming the show, everyone’s talking about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical. Its crafty lyrics, hip-hop tunes, and big, bold story have even rejuvenated interest in the real lives and […]

    Free
  • Tue 9
    March 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    CLS & CCPL Present: Zoom Speaker Series – Eden Royce

    The Charleston Library Society and the Charleston County Public Library proudly present a conversation with Lowcountry author Eden Royce as she celebrates the publication of her debut young adult novel, Root Magic. Royce will discuss the Gullah-Geechee folklore and culture in her work, the dynamics of southerness in fiction, and will show us a glimpse into […]

    Free
  • Thu 11
    March 11, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Buxton Book Presents: Patti Callahan

    Buxton Books and The Charleston Library Society is excited to welcome author, Patti Callahan, for her newest book Surviving Savannah on Thursday, March 11 from 6-7 PM. The virtual event will be broadcasted from CLS and Patti Callahan Henry will be joined by Polly Buxton and in conversation with local author Erik Colonius. To RSVP to this […]

  • Tue 16
    March 16, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Dwight McInvaill, Caroline Palmer, and Anne Tinker

    Join authors Dwight McInvaill, Caroline Palmer and Anne Tinker as they discuss their newly-released book about one of Charleston’s most acclaimed artists, Alice: Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, Charleston Renaissance Artist. To RSVP to this free event, fill out the form below. Alice is the story of a pioneering artist whose beautiful watercolors captured the mystical spirit […]

    Free
  • Thu 25
    March 25, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Buxton Books Presents – Zoom Speaker Series: Bill Thompson

    Buxton Books is honored to host author Bill Thompson for his book Why Travel: A Way of Being, A Way of Seeing on Thursday, March 25th at 6:00pm. In Why Travel? A Way of Being, A Way of Seeing, Thompson writes about one subject as a way of exploring a multitude of others. With 40 years’ experience as an […]

    Free
  • April 2021

  • Thu 1
    April 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Stephanie Dray

    The Charleston Library Society and Buxton Books are excited to host New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray for her new novel, The Women of Chateau Lafayette. This is a free event held virtually on April 1st at 6:00pm. The Women of Chateau Lafayette is an epic saga based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart […]

    Free
  • Thu 8
    April 8, 2021 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    Zoom Speaker Series: Will Cleveland & Tate Nation (12:30pm)

    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 Fillmore is BACK! The Library Society is excited to host Will Cleveland and Tate Nation for not one but TWO fun conversations on Thursday, April 8th at 12:30pm and […]

    Free
  • 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 Fillmore is BACK! The Library Society is excited to host Will Cleveland and Tate Nation for not one but TWO fun conversations on Thursday, April 8th at 12:30pm and […]

    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 Huey. To RSVP to this free event, fill out the RSVP form at the bottom of this page or call 843-723-9912. NOTICE: Zoom event links and passwords […]

    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 of ins and outs of the history of match play in the Palmetto State. To RSVP, fill out the RSVP form at the bottom of […]

    Free
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