Pat Conroy Literary Center

06/19/2026

Last night, the Pat Conroy Literary Center was delighted to welcome author Kerry Peresta for an engaging evening of conversation, books, and community.

Guests enjoyed hearing about Kerry’s latest suspense novel, The Shaking, and had the opportunity to meet the author and have their books signed. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a wonderful gathering of readers and writers.

We are grateful to Kerry Peresta for sharing her time and talent with our literary community, and we look forward to welcoming more authors and book lovers to the Pat Conroy Literary Center in the months ahead.

06/18/2026

06/10/2026

The Pat Conroy Literary Center will be closed Thursday and Friday this week as we host Camp Conroy.

We look forward to welcoming our young writers and readers for a fun-filled camp experience!

The Center will reopen and resume normal visitor hours on Saturday and Sunday. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you this weekend. 📚✍️

06/04/2026

What a wonderful afternoon celebrating storytelling, friendship, and Southern literature.

Thank you to bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews and Cassandra King for an engaging and entertaining conversation that delighted readers and writers alike. We also extend our gratitude to everyone who joined us and helped make this special event such a success.

Enjoy a few highlights from today’s gathering, and thank you for supporting the literary arts in Beaufort.

06/02/2026

Join the Pat Conroy Literary Center for a special literary event featuring bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews in conversation with acclaimed author Cassandra King.

Mary Kay Andrews will discuss her newest novel, Road Trip, in an engaging conversation about storytelling, writing, and the journeys that inspire unforgettable characters. Your ticket includes a copy of the book, with an opportunity to have it signed following the event.

Thursday, June 4
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Rotary Community Center at Oscar Frazier Park

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Southern fiction or simply love hearing authors share the stories behind their work, this promises to be a memorable afternoon. Seating is limited.

For tickets and details, visit the Pat Conroy Literary Center event page.

06/02/2026

Learn more about some of our upcoming events! Thanks to WHHI-TV for dropping by!

Upcoming Events & ProgramsSallie Ann Robinson, Tommy Hays/Mindy Friddle, Camp ConroyGinger Olszewski, Executive DirectorPat Conroy Literary Center843-379-702...