Speaker at the Center

Speaker at the Center is an events series hosted by the South Carolina Center for the Book that celebrates South Carolina's rich literary heritage.

Speaker at the Center provides local authors, storytellers, and creators the opportunity to connect with other South Carolinians to discuss and sell their most recently published works. These events are free and open to the public and take place at the State Library, South Carolina public libraries, and other cultural institutions across the state.

Upcoming Events

Speaker at the Center Author Talk with Carolyn Click

Join us at our next Speaker at the Center series for an author talk with Carolyn Click. Click's recent release is, "The Cost of the Vote: George Elmore and the Battle for the Ballot" - one man's fight for the ballot reveals the sacrifices of those who shaped the civil rights movement in the American South.

  • February 25, 2025
  • 03:00 PM
  • South Carolina State Library

Registration

Author Michael G. Williams and Arcane Carolinas Volume 2

Michael will discuss Arcane Carolinas Volume 2 while also exploring some South Carolina holiday-themed ghost tales, an international tradition the State Library is excited to participate in. Michael uses library resources to explore folklore and all things eerie in the Carolinas. 

  • March 13, 2025
  • 06:00 PM
  • South Carolina State Library

Registration