The Library Society is honored to host Stephen A. Schwarzman as part of the Greystar Business & Leadership Series, to speak about his recent best-seller, What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit […]

In Dawson’s Fall, a novel based on the lives of Roxana Robinsons great-grandparents, we see America at its most fragile time. Set in 1889, in Charleston, S.C., Robinsons tale covers […]

Local author & tour guide, Leigh Jones Handal discusses her book, Lost Charleston. The book of art and photography explores the history of lost pieces of our beautiful city, Charleston. Attendees will […]

Art consultant and popular Royal Oak speaker Angus Haldane will illustrate the lives of notorious 17th-century mistresses, faithful wives, and creative figures who set the English court aflame with their […]

New York Times best-selling author Evan Thomas shares glimpses into his intimate and inspiring biography, First: Sandra Day O’Connor, on America’s first female Supreme Court justice drawing on exclusive interviews and first-time access […]

Join Kent Alexander & Kevin Salwen as the discuss their new book, The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle. The […]

Come celebrate, the Queen of Southern Cuisine, Nathalie Dupree as she discusses her journey in the culinary world with stories from her most recent cookbook, Nathalie Dupree’s Favorite Stories and Recipes. To […]

Hear from the Former Secretary of The Smithsonian Institution, Wayne Clough, as he talks about his book, Things New and Strange: A Southerners Journey through the Smithsonian Collections at the south’s oldest cultural institution. The book uncovers the tapestry of treasures held by the Smithsonian collections that originate from the South and highlight the region’s history. Tickets […]

It’s movie night at the Library Society! Come enjoy some snacks and a signature cocktail as we screen the holiday classic, Love Actually. The beloved film is about nine intertwined stories that examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. With the festive decorations up and the Christmas Tree in place, […]

CLS and Buxton Books host Marie Benedict for the launch of her new book Lady Clementine. The best-selling author returns to the Library Society to celebrate the release of her newest novel, Lady Clementine, that focuses on one of the people who had the most influence during World War I and World War II: Clementine Churchill. Tickets […]

Explore the private world of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries. Join us for a glass of wine, a world class performance and fine charcuterie. To purchase tickets call 843-906-3521 or click here. The Bach Society of Charleston’s Bachanalia is back with The Intimate Bach, featuring Juilliard School of Music faculty member and director of the Harvard Baroque Chamber […]

Lifelong Learning: Universities in Decline Part 1 with Dr. John S. Cowan Universities in Decline: A Review of What Has Gone Wrong and What Can Be Done About It (Part 1) Tickets for this morning lifelong learning class are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. If you are interested in participating in both this […]

Join ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ correspondent & humorist Mo Rocca as he goes beyond his #1 hit podcast Mobituaries with an entertaining discussion on his book featuring new accounts of the lives of the famous and the obscure, MOBITUARIES: Great Lives Worth Reliving. Ticket packages to this hysterical evening are as follows. Package A: $30 for one person including […]

Lifelong Learning: Universities in Decline Part 1 with Dr. John S. Cowan Universities in Decline (Part 2): Problems and Solutions A Panel Discussion A distinguished panel will focus on university problems and solutions outlined on Jan 15th in Part 1 of this series. Dr. John Scott Cowan, the speaker from Part 1 (Jan 15th) will […]