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 story of J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass […]

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 will be zooming in from France to tell us all about this thrilling new addition to the beloved series. This Zoom is free and open […]

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 to the public but requires an RSVP. To RSVP, fill out the form at the bottom of this page. NOTICE: Zoom event links and passwords are […]

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 Charleston aristocracy, where a former debutante learns that sometimes good behavior leads to bad decisions. New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will make a special […]

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 the way from France, to discuss her recent novel, “Final Transgression”. This Zoom lecture is free & open to the public but requires an RSVP. […]

Foodways are some of the most complex & fascinating cultural aspects of the South. If you want to learn more about Southern gastronomy, specifically South Carolina’s traditions, please join the Library Society as we virtually welcome Kevin Mitchell and David S. Shields for what is sure to be an enthralling conversation regarding their new book, […]

Behind every successful man, there is a strong woman. The story of Lady Bird Johnson, wife of LBJ, proves this phrase to be quite true. Please virtually join CLS in welcoming author Julia Sweig for a discussion on her newest book, “Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight”. This Zoom event is free & open to […]

The Library Society welcomes author Laura Morelli for a virtual discussion on her newest novel, The Stolen Lady. From the acclaimed author of The Night Portrait comes a stunning historical novel about two women, separated by five hundred years, who each hide Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa—with unintended consequences. This Zoom event is free & open to the public, […]

Everyone should have the opportunity to access and appreciate live theatre. Think opera isn’t for you? You might be delightfully surprised! Join CLS for an evening of beautiful (& approachable!) opera with HALO, Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera.

Join CLS for an evening of fascinating academic discussion with two incredible historians, Dr. Jim Downs and Dr. Jacob Steere-Williams, regarding Downs' newest book, "Maladies of Empire". The book covers a sweeping global history that looks beyond European urban centers to show how slavery, colonialism, and war propelled the development of modern medicine.

CLS is delighted to host The Bach Society of Charleston as they present the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players. The players will be performing works by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644-1704) that demonstrate the technique of scordatura.

Calling all "OBX" fans! CLS is very excited to welcome one of the creators of the hit TV series "Outer Banks", Jonas Pate, for a special talk on what it was like to film in Charleston, having a career as a filmmaker, and the creative process that goes into creating a show like "OBX".

Buxton Books is very excited to be hosting the publication event for Patti Callahan's newest novel, Once Upon A Wardrobe. Join us in the beautiful Main Reading Room of Charleston Library Society to hear Patti speak on the creative journey of writing a novel about C.S. Lewis' life and writing. Tickets include a signed copy of the novel, a wine reception, and a special surprise gift from Patti to you!