Due to the high enthusiasm surrounding Story Time and Tiny Tales, we will be offering this to members only. To join the Library Society, please click here. Join us for our new addition to the Rabbit Hole! During this half-hour, baby-centered program, children ages 0-2 and their parents/caregivers will join Justine, our Children's Programming Coordinator, […]
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 […]
We are so pleased to welcome a return of the distinguished Bertrand Van Ruymbeke for a personal discussion on his latest book, most timely for all of our discussions about America's 250th. From a European perspective, the book analyzes the origins of this event, the historical context, the political decisions, and the diplomatic and military […]
Week 1: JUNE 8th - JUNE 12th Join CLS for Camp in the Stacks, Summer 2026! In this, the first week of Camp in the Stacks, we will dive into our favorite stories to make friends with magical creatures, and then invent our own brand-new magical creature friends! Please fill out the waiver form linked […]
Join Charleston Library Society's Bindery and 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 […]
What does the dog say? Zip zap wickety wack! We look forward to hosting award-winning cartoonist and The New Yorker contributor, Matt Diffee, for a special, silly story time to debut his new children’s book. Stemming from classic animal sound books, and already slated as best for the category under WSJ and NYT reviews, this […]
