The Charleston Library Society was established December 28, 1748. According to their website, they have a rich history as a “cultural institution for life-long learning, serving its members, the Lowcountry community and scholars through access to its rich collection of books, manuscripts and archival material and programs promoting discussion and understanding of the ideas they contain.” For more information, visit their website here.
The Charleston Library Society has a varied program of events including story hours, author visits, music, and workshops, all of which are held in the library at 164 King Street, Charleston, SC.
The following events are scheduled for March, 2024:
- Spring Symposium // Rare Botanical Treasures from the Lenhardt Library at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Charleston Library Society
Part One – Thursday, March 7 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Part Two – Friday, March 8 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm - Documentary Series
Sisterhood SC Suffragist; The Grimke Sisters – Wednesday, March 13 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
The Book Keepers – Wednesday, March 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm - Book Tour Exclusive
AJ Finn, “End of Story” – Tuesday, March 12 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Charles Frazier, “The Trackers” – Thursday, March 28 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm - Chamber Music – A Spring Tradition
Thursday, March 14 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Friday, March 15 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm - Story Times – Great for children and grandchildren.
Tuesdays, March 5 – 26 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Wednesdays, March 6 – 27 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Saturdays, March 9 – 23 from 10:00 – 11:00 am - The Impact of Investing in Women with Ibu Movement – Wednesday, March 6 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
- Storytelling Series For Adults –Tuesday, March 19 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, hosted by Elizabeth Varon discussing her latest biography Longstreet. This is the biography of James Longstreet, a Confederate general who supported constitutional rights for Black Americans after the Civil War, thus enraging Southern critics.
Many of the events are free, but some require tickets. Click here for more information and to make a reservation.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: CLS)