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 Series: Tom Poland & Robert Clark


Join us at the SC Center for the Book for the latest installment of the Speaker at the Center series with author Tom Poland and photographer Robert Clark. The two have partnered to explore South Carolina through words and pictures in many publications and will speak on this topic. 

  • July 24, 2024
  • 02:00 PM
  • South Carolina State Library

Registration

Speaker at the Center: Ayanna Goines Discusses The Green Book

Join us at the SC Center for the Book for the latest installment of the Speaker at the Center event as we explore "The Green Book." This discussion, led by Ayanna Goines, an African American History Consultant at the SC Department of Archives and History and a member of the SC African American Heritage Commission, will discuss the history and impact of "The Green Book."

  • July 31, 2024
  • 03:00 PM
  • South Carolina State Library

Registration