Looking for something to do to get out of the heat? The Charleston Library Society, located downtown on King Street, offers a diverse range of events.
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 August 2024. You need to either RSVP or purchase tickets, so you may want to do so early.
- CLS Book Club//The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride – August 7 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
- August New Member’s Mingle – August 12 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Early Democracy and the Path to the Civil War – August 13 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Book Tour Exclusive// A Great Marriage by Frances Mayes in Conversation with Patti Callahan Henry – August 15 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Storytelling Series// Elizabeth Varon’s Biography Longstreet – August 20 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. This is a rescheduled event from March 2024.
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)