33 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen Who doesn’t love a good book? Who doesn’t love a good book club? The Timrod Library in downtown Summerville can help you find both — and has been since long before it was fashionable. Founded by a group of women seeking education via a reading circle in the late 1800s, this library not only broke 19th century glass ceilings but has stood the test of time. A visit to this quaint little library feels like a step back in time. Remember using a card catalog to locate specific titles? And having books checked out with an old-fashioned, hand-stamped signature card? Well, that’s the Timrod. With the little bell that jingles when a patron enters, this charming little building reflects the MayberryThe Original Book Clubbers Library founded by women lives on BY MARY COY Charleston Women in Philanthropy A cozy corner at Timrod. The Timrod Library in downtown Summerville.
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