COME ONE, COME ALL! The Charleston Library Society and The Book Drop present the first-ever children's literary festival: Up, Up & Read! a three-day free (and open to all) festival to foster the love of reading in support of our community effort to nurture early childhood literacy by increasing access to books. In support of […]
Please join us for our New Member Orientation! Every second Monday of the month, we host our newest members of the CLS family for a fun and informative tour of the facility, including key information on utilizing Library resources, an exploration of some of the treasures from the CLS archives, a visit to the Igoe […]
Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our beloved Story Time in the Rabbit Hole! During this hour long, kid-friendly program, children and their parents/caregivers will join Justine, our Children's Programming Coordinator, to read in the […]
Join Charleston Library Society's Director of Conservation James Davis for an introduction to the ancient art of decorative paper marbling: a method of aqueous surface design using ink and paint colors, which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other kinds of stone. During this creative session, you will explore the fascinating craft that […]
For nearly a decade, the Florida Legislature founded, funded, and supported the Johns Committee—an organization using the cover of communism to viciously attack marginalized groups in the Sunshine State. Spearheaded by Charley Johns, a multi-term politician in a gerrymandered legislature, the Committee was determined to eliminate any threats to the state’s conservative regime. Investigative journalist […]
The largely untold story of a rebellion in Virginia in 1775, led by the Royalist governor Lord Dunamore, holds just as much significance to the Revolution as the battles of Lexington and Concord. The first American corps of Black soldiers banded together under Dunamore's command to fight together for the Crown against the Patriot soldiers […]
In November 1753, the mysterious and ever-present essays, letters, songs, poems, and advertisements, all penned by "The Humourist," began appearing in the South Carolina Gazette. Continuing into 1754 and then abruptly ceasing, the mysterious essays were set in history as a brief and puzzling stint in colonial Carolina literature. That is until historian, researcher and […]
Charleston is often touted as the birthplace of historic preservation, but what exactly does this mean, and are there varying degrees? Historic houses here and across the country must constantly evaluate how to best preserve the physical structure while balancing interpretation and public access. Join Juliana Falk, The Accidental Preservationist, for a "preservation 101" as […]
After emerging from a lively conversation in our Fellows Lounge, CLS Wine Club has become a special tradition, this Fall marking the start of its third year. As seasonally appropriate, reds are the category for the cooler months and this November will follow suit, with the exact varietal to be announced in Sept. Founded by […]
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