Charleston to Charleston combines one of England’s premiere literary scene with the history and elegance of Charleston, South Carolina. This new transatlantic festival was conceived by the Charleston Library Society and The Charleston Trust in England and will take place November 7th – 10th, 2019. While Charleston to Charleston operates as an independent, self-sustaining 501(c)(3) […]
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 of Excellence. The discussion will be moderated by Bob Faith, Chairman, Founder and CEO of Greystar. Schwarzman will share some lessons he learned during his rise […]
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 her family’s journals and letters with a novelists narrative grace, and spans the life of her tragic hero, Frank Dawson, editor of the Charleston News […]
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 […]
The Library Society is excited to partner with Charleston Symphony Orchestra to host their Chamber Music Series. This December, CSO will play at 7:30PM on both Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. For tickets, call 843-723-7528 or click here. CHAMBER MUSIC – HOLIDAY STRINGS The Charleston Symphony’s festive celebration of the season returns! Join us for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
