Please join us for a new member perk, Chapter Chats, happening every second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am! Whether you're in the middle of a 5-star book, stuck in a slump, or just want to check out what others are reading, gather in the Suzan D. Boyd Fellows Lounge to talk all things […]
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 […]
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, public spaces, and community […]
Along the SC coast, a series of near-shore and wild islands provides key habitat for nesting and migratory birds, but overdevelopment, habitat loss, and sea-level rise threaten them. We look forward to hosting the debut of the short film Wind Birds, along with Black Rail's Tale. A powerful duo focused on culture and conservation, the two […]
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, are thinking about starting it, or couldn’t make it past the halfway point, please join us. RSVP is required via the form below so that we can plan for seating. RSVP […]
Discover the luminous world of medieval bookmaking in this immersive, hands-on class, exploring handmade colors and the craft of hand-painted books and their lettering. Learn how artists of the past created rich, expressive paints from natural materials, and the timeless techniques used to decorate elaborate texts with color, gold, and ornament. This class is for […]
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 […]
"Don’t Tell the President is a collection of the greatest tales of triumph and near-crisis in presidential advance. Behind every seamless campaign appearance and presidential affair lies the meticulous work of event planners and advance teams—the little-known professionals who transform political logistics into carefully choreographed performances.” - Jon Meacham, Foreword to Don't Tell the President. […]
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 […]
While there is no shortage of biographies about the Marquis de Lafayette, this important confidant of the colonies remains one of the most iconic and beloved figures of the American Revolution. We look forward to hosting journalist and historian Marc Leepson on Lafayette: Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General, now launching its second printing […]
