Get the chance to meet author, historian, and Professor Emeritus of Pediatric Surgery at MUSC, Dr. H. Biemann Otherson at the signing of his new book. Centuries of Care explores the development of medical care in Charleston over the past 340 years. All book proceeds will benefit the Charleston County Medical Foundation.

The Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. Thursday, 6:30pm. Free. (843)577-3613, www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org