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 Rabbit […]

As the ONE evening restricted exclusively for our members each and every year, we hope you will join us for the 278th Annual Meeting of The Charleston Library Society. The meeting commences with a review of the year and business agenda hosted by the Board of Trustees, followed by an update with the Executive Director […]

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into daily life, many of us are asking: What exactly is it? How do we begin to understand a technology that is advancing so quickly? And, most importantly, how can we use it with intention and confidence? We are delighted to welcome Ginny Deerin, a seasoned non-profit leader, entrepreneur, […]

Join Charleston Library Society's Conservation Team 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 transforms prepared papers […]

Discover the historical ties between the flourishing city of Charleston and the English colony of Barbados in A Colony of a Colony: Barbadians Settle Charles Town, South Carolina. Authors Margaret Eastman and Robert P. Stockton, cherished voices in Charleston’s literary and historical community, join us in the Main Reading Room to share the research, stories, […]

Known worldwide for her appreciation of arts and culture, American philanthropist and aesthete Bunny Mellon's signature imprint on interiors is yet again reinvigorated through a new compilation of never-before-seen renderings in The Enchanting Interiors of Bunny Mellon: Paintings by Snowy Campbell. We are honored to host a discussion with three of the key contributors to […]

Join us for a compendium that is years in the making with architectural tastemakers William Curtis and Russell Windham of Curtis & Windham Architects. Since 1992, Curtis & Windham have been designing and creating homes for the land they stand on as well as the owners. Known for their intentional craft and designs, the architectural […]