Charis at Agnes Scott College is an innovative partnership that relocates Charis Books & More and Charis Circle to the Agnes Scott campus to serve the college community, the city of Decatur, and Charis’ existing customers and constituents. Through this partnership, Agnes Scott students, staff, faculty, alumnae, and their guests will have ready access to: the books and events for which Charis is famous; the store’s beautifully renovated, extended hours programming/community space; Charis’ intergenerational community of life-long learners and social change leaders; and college-branded merchandise and clothing, toiletries, school supplies, snacks and drinks. Charis will remain independent financially and in its leadership and programming while weaving its offerings into the culture of campus life.

• Location

Charis Books & More will be located at 184 S. Candler Street, on the corner of the Candler parking lot, across the street from Winship Hall. See campus map. Parking is available in the S. Candler parking lot. Two van-accessible spots are available at the end of the driveway off of S. Candler to the left of the store.

• Hours

Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.

And extended evening hours during programs.

Agnes Scott College has elected to use an online resource for textbooks. Online textbook sales – especially at small colleges – have become the norm as more and more students recognize the cost-savings and increased choices available online (e.g., electronic versions of textbooks, rental options, comparing prices across vendors) as opposed to buying their textbooks at physical stores. Faculty members will post information about textbooks for their classes prior to the start of each semester through Follett, and Agnes Scott students may then order their textbooks from Follett or any vendor of their choice.

The college is in negotiation with Follett about how best to do this. More information will be provided as soon as possible.

Check the Commencement website for updates on this information.

In addition to the wonderful mix of books and gifts from its Little Five Points location, Charis at Agnes Scott College will carry most items that were sold in the Alston bookstore, with the exception of textbooks. Featured items will include Agnes Scott College-branded merchandise and clothing, toiletries, school supplies, snacks and drinks. If you have ideas or requests for items the store should carry, please contact Angela Gabriel at angela@charisbooksandmore.com.  

Charis at Agnes Scott College will sell official Agnes Scott College merchandise in its store and soon on its website. Select Agnes Scott merchandise also is available for purchase online through Follett.

Charis Circle hosts a diverse slate of events and is excited to collaborate with members throughout the ASC community.

• If you are an author, please visit Charis Books and More and follow the instructions under the FAQ tab to get in touch.
• If you are a professor, staff person or student bringing a speaker to campus who has written a book, or would like to partner to bring an author to campus, please email Sara Look at Sara@charisbooksandmore.com.
• For on-campus partnerships and collaborations and non-book events, please email Charis Circle Executive Director E.R. Anderson at eranderson@chariscircle.org.

Charis is excited to highlight the literary and scholarly achievements of Agnes Scott College community members! Please visit Charis Books and More and follow the instructions under the FAQ tab to get in touch!

Yes! Charis welcomes Agnes Scott College community members (students, faculty, staff and alumnae) to attend its programs and events throughout the year. Charis Circle programs are funded through individual donations and foundation grants. Many of these events have a suggested donation; and some of these programs and events may require the purchase of a ticket. As part of the college’s partnership with Charis, Agnes Scott College also will collaborate on programming with Charis. You can learn about upcoming events here.

Charis Books & More and Charis Circle have employed students and alumnae of Agnes Scott College at its Little Five Points location and intends to do so at its new location. All students are welcome to apply here; however, students cannot use Federal Work Study money for employment at Charis at Agnes Scott College. Agnes Scott College students will be given priority when applying for Charis Circle internships, which may be used to fulfill some course requirements, but do not carry a stipend at this time. To apply for an internship, click here.  

To ensure effective communication between Charis and Agnes Scott faculty, staff and students, there currently are faculty, staff and student representatives on the Charis at Agnes Scott Project Management Team. There will also be student and faculty/staff ex officio members of Charis Circle’s Board of Directors. Contact E.R. Anderson at eranderson@chariscircle.org for information about how to apply.

Please visit the Charis FAQ or contact Ken England, Agnes Scott College Vice President for Business and Finance at kengland@agnesscott.edu.