September reminds us of the start of school. If you are a life-long learner and would like to learn about new topics or delve into familar ones, The Charleston Library Society, 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 September 2024. You need to RSVP for some of the events, so you may want to book early.
- New Perspective on Conquests of the Native South-September 12 from 6:00-7:00 pm
- Global Reverberations of the Civil War Beyond Domestic Shores-September 17 from 6:00-7:00 pm
- Untold Narratives of the Revolutionary War-September 20 from 10:30-11:30 am
- Book launch Exclusive//Jack Carr, James Scott and Survivors of Beirut– September 24 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Life Long Learning//Post-War US Foreign Policy: Six Week Course – Starts September 30 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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)