New Work from Charleston’s First Poet Laureate

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Marcus Amaker, Charleston’s first-ever Poet Laureate, will return to CLS for an exclusive reading from his new book, Hold What Makes You Whole—a 200-page, full-color compilation of 70 poems released […]

Lite Lunch with Renowned Musician Tuffus Zimbabwe

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

The Charleston Library Society is pleased to present a rare audience with Tuffus Zimbabwe. Not only is the renowned musician a fellow Charlestonian, but he's also the keyboardist for Saturday […]

Coffee with an Author: Marjorie Hudson

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

"When people finish reading Indigo Field, I hope they feel their hearts crack open to joy, surprise, and a deeper understanding of this world." Marjorie Hudson's summation of her new […]

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Learnings from Bryant Park: A Conversation with Andrew Manshel and David Rawle

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Andrew M. Manshel’s first-hand account of the transformation of New York’s Bryant Park contains relevant lessons for parks and public spaces in every community—including (and especially!) Charleston. As such, we […]

Fellows Exclusive: CLS Wine Club Launch

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

On May 16th from 5:00–7:00PM, we will host our first-ever Wine Club. This fun idea bloomed down in the Fellows Lounge this winter during one of our lively Fellow Happy […]

Speaker Series: India in Fashion with Caroline Rennolds Milbank

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

In conjunction with Rizzoli’s recent release, India in Fashion—a stunning survey and visual feast of a book on which she was a collaborator and contributor—the fashion historian Caroline Rennolds Milbank […]

CLS BOOK CLUB featuring Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Join us on May 24, from 10:30AM–12:00PM, for a discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's newest novel, Demon Copperhead. Fans of this prolific author won't want to miss this exploration of her 2022 […]

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Story Time in the Rabbit Hole — Ribbit Ribbit Frog

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

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 […]

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Story Time in the Rabbit Hole — Ribbit Ribbit Frog

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

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 […]

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Speaker Series: Sleeping with the Ancestors

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Joseph M. McGill, Jr., started his Slave Dwelling Project in 2010 to draw attention to the oft-obscured and distorted experiences of formerly enslaved people. Since then, he has hosted overnight […]

Speaker Series: A Renaissance Mystery Decoded

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

A brutal murder, a nefarious plot, a coded letter. After five hundred years, the most notorious mystery of the Renaissance is finally solved.  On June 22, at 6:00 PM, we […]

Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Night Time Animals

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

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 […]

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Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Night Time Animals

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

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 […]

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Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Summer Treats

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

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 […]

Free

Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Summer Treats

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States

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 […]

Free