Camp Conroy's AI: Artful Intelligence Camp for ages 12–14 runs June 22–26. Young writers and artists will explore creativity, storytelling, art, and technology with professional writers, teachers, and artists. Space is limited and registration is filling quickly, so if you are interested, register your child (or grandchild) today! To register, use this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-conroy-2026-day-camp-for-young-writers-artists-tickets-1986852598607?aff=ebdssbdestsearch June 22-26 for 12-14 year olds Space is limited to 10 campers Hosted by the non-profit Pat Conroy Literary Center and held at the Center's campus at 601 Bladen Street [...]

The nonprofit Pat Conroy Literary Center will host an evening with author Paul Attaway at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St., Beaufort) on July 30 from 5-6:30. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited for this free event; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Paul was born and raised in the Atlanta, Georgia area, met his wife, Lyn, in college at Georgetown University and they now live in Charleston, South Carolina. After college graduation in 1985, Paul [...]

Thursday August 27 from 5-6:30. Books will be available for sale and signing. Seating is limited for this free event; please call in advance to reserve: 843-379-7025. ABOUT THE BOOK Like a gender-flipped Saltburn set amidst the moss-draped, haunted beauty of Savannah, this intoxicating blend of Southern suspense and modern witchcraft from bestselling author Emily Carpenter casts a spell of class, power, and possession. In a city where ghosts linger in the moss and money buys salvation, a struggling psychicis drawn into Savannah’s glittering elite, [...]

Saturday September 5, 5:00-7:00PM EDT Price: Free Registration: Refreshments will be served and space is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025. Venue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St., Beaufort ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dana Ridenour is a retired FBI agent and the award-winning author of the Lexie Montgomery thriller series. Behind the Mask was named one of the best indie books of 2016 by Kirkus Reviews, while Beyond the Cabin won the 2018 Royal Palm Literary Award for best thriller or suspense [...]

Thursday September 10 – 5:00-6:30 PM EDT Price: Free Registration: Seating is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025. Venue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St., Beaufort ABOUT THE BOOK: Her latest novel, No Way Out but Through, scheduled for August 2026, continues her exploration of Southern life and human connection. Two women of different generations—one scarred by an abusive teen marriage and the other by an alcoholic husband—come together to grapple with their inner demons and confront their untold stories. ABOUT [...]

Mark your calendars for the 10th Annual Lowcountry Book Club Convention, hosted by the Pat Conroy Literary Center, on September 25–26, 2026! For ten years, book clubs, book lovers, authors, and literary friends have gathered to celebrate stories that connect us, inspire us, and spark unforgettable conversations. This milestone year promises engaging author discussions, memorable keynote speakers, opportunities to connect with fellow readers, and plenty of literary magic along the way. Whether you've joined us from the beginning or this will be your very first [...]

Thursday October 1 – 4:00-6:00 PM EDT Price: Free Registration: Refreshments from the Pat Conroy Cookbook will be served and space is limited; please call to reserve your spot: 843-379-7025. Venue: Pat Conroy Literary Center | 601 Bladen St., Beaufort Join us for a book launch and lowcountry celebration in honor of Lynn Seldon's new book:Pat Conroy's Lowcountry. ABOUT THE BOOK: Discover the landscapes, culture, and communities that shaped one of the South’s most beloved literary voices through an immersive journey across South Carolina’s storied [...]

Go ahead and hold the dates. The 11th Annual Conroy Festival will be held on Thursday October 22,through Sunday, October 25, as a series of free and ticketed events in Beaufort, SC, featuring author discussions, writers workshops, poetry readings, a screening of one of a film adaptation of one of Pat's beloved novels, and more. Held in locations throughout Beaufort and surrounding lowcountry, this is sure to be an amazing journey.