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. […]

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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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