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 […]
CLS Book Club is FREE, in-person, and open to the public—and also member-researched and led through thoughtfully curated discussion. Whether you’ve finished the book or are thinking about picking it up. Reserve your spot HERE. Please note, we’ve updated our ticketing system—purchases now go through Neon Events for a smoother registration experience. For any issues, please call […]
We are thrilled to invite you to our latest addition to the social calendar – Member Mingle also known as Cocktail Hour, Happy Hour or 5 o'clock somewhere – a meet and greet opportunity without any programmatic component. Held on the third Wednesday evening of each month and open to all members, we hope you'll […]
Renowned saxophonist Caroline Leigh Halleck and piano talent Greg Hankins return with a curated set that includes some of their own arrangements, in addition to several works from Caleb Burhan, the renowned composer of ' What Dreams May Come’. The unique duo will blur lines across musical genres, weaving contemporary and classical concert music with […]
Historic preservationist Joseph McGill Jr. and journalist Herb Frazier, renowned in Charleston for their incredible insights and documentation of various areas of our history have newly compiled stories of Native Americans and free and enslaved people of African descent during the Revolutionary War in South Carolina in a special report, “Native Americans, Black Patriots and […]
Given the ongoing success of our paper marbling workshops, we are thrilled to introduce a new twist using traditional Turkish paper marbling in creating your own designs on a variety of materials. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to float pigments on water, manipulate colors with tools, and transform them into enchanting shapes like […]
Co-founder of the ProHuman Foundation, Daryl Davis, is an American R&B and blues musician recognized for being one of the greatest Blues, Boogie Woogie & Rock ’n’ Roll pianists of all time. However, he may be more widely renowned for his success in confronting racism through friendships founded by dialogue and discourse with long-standing members […]
While not a term currently familiar to most, deep mapping is a rapidly growing field, and one of the most unique ways to engage a community in creating detailed, public-facing digital maps that integrate spatial, historical, cultural, and environmental data to tell the full and broader story of a place and its people. Over the […]
In exploring the integrated relationship between culture and democracy, we are honored to welcome special guest Lamar Alexander to join Michael Reynolds for this season’s BOND STREET REIT Series. As a long-serving U.S. Senator, Lamar leaves a legacy spanning politics, education leadership, and public service that has shaped both education policy and, indirectly, public spaces […]
To close out a memorable 2026 year honoring our country’s roots, we are honored to offer a special 4-week session with historian Doug MacIntyre on the broader context of the American Revolution and, more specifically, South Carolina’s importance. The course will delve into all aspects of the eight-year struggle, covering everything from general British and […]
Coined by The New York Times as the 'Queen of Biscuits' and featured widely across The Today Show and other travel and lifestyle features, Chef Regina Charboneau's experience in the culinary arts goes well beyond this signature Southern treat. Her latest book, Six Courses: An Entertaining Life, featuring over 200 recipes, 100 beautiful images, and […]
