N OV E M B E R | D E C E M B E R 2 0 15 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2015
RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM
from the director
Dear Readers, The routes I usually take to pick up my kids after school are forever changed. My commute through one of the loveliest neighborhoods in our city is now strewn with peoples’ belongings and houses stripped to the studs. The clean-up activity is constant; a steady stream of wheelbarrows hauling comforts and securities to the curb. Even weeks after the flooding, the shock of seeing these homes destroyed is still overwhelming. And this is just one street. I know there is much more damage to homes and businesses that my children and I will not experience as intimately. In the rural parts of our county, where investment in infrastructure was not as high and the elevation of the land even lower, the damage was vast and yet unseen by many. It’s hard to imagine how families already living in precarious financial situations will be able to come back from this devastation. Libraries from Baton Rouge to Nashville, Oklahoma and California all reached out to us during the flood. No stranger to natural disasters, these library colleagues were a tremendous source of information and confirmation that our instincts, to eschew the idea that libraries are amenities and not necessities—especially in times of crisis—were confirmed. Forty-eight hours after the worst of the flooding, we opened our doors—providing shelter, electricity and internet access where we could. But what strikes me most is the outpouring of staff who volunteered to take library services to those who needed them most. From delivering water to remote parts of the county where residents couldn’t get out of their neighborhoods to visiting shelters to provide books, toys, computer access and hopefully distractions to displaced neighbors. Before FEMA could contact us, we were in touch with city and county officials, letting them know that we were ready to be FEMA disaster recovery sites. We also did what librarians do best; posted accurate, timely info on our website and kept the community informed on social media. And because we opened when schools could not, one superintendent urged families to “Keep reading and visit Richland Library." While the future is still uncertain for many, the resilience and determination of our state is clear. Our libraries will continue to be just as important moving communities forward as they were in those first days of October.
"While the future is still uncertain for many, the resilience and determination of our state is clear. Our libraries will continue to be just as important moving communities forward as they were in those first days of October. "
Richland Library staff are some of the most caring, flexible and committed people I know. We expect to be an important partner in getting residents back on their feet and we’ll do that work in whatever way the community requires of us. Warmly—
Melanie Huggins | Executive Director
DIRECTOR’S PICKS
I just finished
I’m just starting
I can’t stop listening to
You don’t want to miss
Our Kids
All the Light We Cannot See
Negativity
Robert Putnam
Anthony Doerr
Deer Tick
'Twas the Night Before Christmas...with puppets! See page 9.
2 NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
building your library
BuildingYourLibrary.com Stay up-to-date on the Library's latest renovation and construction news.
Public Art Selected for Richland Library North Main Columbia-based artist Laurie Brownell McIntosh
Southeast and was featured in both HGTV’s
will bring her ongoing series, Hanging Pages,
2008 Dream and Green Homes. A member
to Richland Library North Main. During a two-
of Vista Studios/Gallery 80808, McIntosh is a
day workshop, McIntosh will capture the spirit
graduate of the University of South Carolina
of participants’ community in a permanent,
where she majored in Studio Art.
nine-panel installation composed of their deconstructed and reassembled creations. A professional graphic designer since 1986, she is also the Creative Director of Brownell McIntosh Graphic Design. She has exhibited across the
Did You Know? The Richland Library Board of Trustees has dedicated 1% of the library’s renovation, enhancement and new construction budget to be used for the acquisition of public art for each library location.
Poor Me: mixed media and wax on paper, 23"x 23"
Community Conversations Recap: Northeast Two Community Conversations were held at Richland Library Northeast on October 15. The intimate setting allowed local residents to voice their opinions with both library staff and the design team about what they value and need from their library. Topics covered include: family space, children’s recreational space, furniture and parking. If you were unable to attend and would like to make a suggestion, please contact Location Manager Jacki Sligh, at 803-736-6575 or designfreely@richlandlibrary.com.
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 3
Featured Staff Amanda Chapman Librarian, Richland Library St. Andrews What are you most thankful for? I am most thankful for my family. I cherish each day with them and I am grateful for every minute I get to be a part of their lives. Describe life at the library in three words or less. Adventurous. Friendly. Fun. If you could trade places with one person for the day, dead or alive, who would it be? I would trade places with someone who owns a beautiful beach house in Hawaii. A day in paradise? Yes, please! Why did you choose to work in a library? I chose to work in a library because I wanted to surround myself with stories, and because I wanted to bring people and books together. A Christmas Story, Die Hard 2 or Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas? You must have forgotten to include The Santa Clause with Tim Allen, because that would be my pick! It makes me laugh every year. Happy Holidays!
UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed the following dates: • November 11 for Staff Engagement Day • At 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25 and all day Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. • Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for Christmas. • At 5 p.m., Thursday, December 31 and all day Friday, January 1, 2016 for New Year’s.
BOARD MEETINGS Library: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, November 9 and December 14 Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, December 16 Friends: 12:30 p.m., Fridays, November 20 and December 18
4 NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours
what's happening Main | 799-9084 Children’s Room | 929-3434 1431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ballentine | 781-5026 1321 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Blythewood | 691-9806 218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cooper | 787-3462 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia 29206 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastover | 353-8584 608 Main St., Eastover 29044 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. North Main | 754-7734 5306 North Main St., Columbia 29203 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Northeast | 736-6575 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sandhills | 699-9230 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Southeast | 776-0855 7421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. St. Andrews | 772-6675 2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wheatley | 799-5873 931 Woodrow St., Columbia 29205 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Richland Library at EdVenture 211 Gervais St., Columbia 29201 Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.
‘Twas the Night Before
.
[ A Holiday Word Blank Game ]
'Twas the night before
, when all through the [S P E CIFIC HO L IDAY ]
, [N O U N ]
was stirring, not even a
Not a
;
[NO U N]
[A NIM A L ]
were hung by the chimney with care,
The [ P L U R A L NO U N]
soon would be there;
In hopes that [P E R S O N]
all
The children were
in their beds,
[PA S T TE NS E VE R B ]
[A DJ E CTIVE ]
danced in their heads,
While visions of sugar [P L U R A L NO U N]
in her 'kerchief, and I in my
And
,
[WO M A N]
[A RTICL E O F CL OTH I N G ]
for a
Had just settled our
winter's nap—
[P L U R A L NO U N]
[A DJ E CTIVE ]
,
When out on the lawn there arose such a [NO IS E ]
to see what was the matter.
I sprang from the [NO U N]
eyes should appear,
When, what to my [VE R B E NDING IN ‘ING ]
sleigh and
But a
tiny reindeer,
[A DJ E CTIVE ]
[NU M B E R ]
driver, so lively and quick,
With a little [A DJ E CTIVE ]
it must be
I knew in a
.
[L E NG TH O F TIM E ]
[P E R S O N]
—how they twinkled! his dimples how
His
,
[B O DY PA RT (P L U R A L )]
[ A D JE C T I V E ]
, his nose like a cherry;
His cheeks were like [P L U R A L NO U N]
,
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his [NO U N]
all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And [PA S T TE NS E VE R B ]
,
He [past tense verb] to his sleigh, to his team gave a [NO IS E ]
:
And away they all flew, like the down of a [NO U N]
out of sight—
But I heard him exclaim, ere he [PA S T TE NS E VE R B ]
night."
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a [A DJ E CTIVE ]
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 5
storytimes Main | 929-3434
Family Storytime for all ages Share stories, songs and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. Main | 929-3434 • 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays November 3 – December 15 • 10:30 a.m., Saturdays November 7 – December 26 Ballentine | 781-5026 11 a.m., Fridays November 6 – December 18 Blythewood | 691-9806 10:30 – 11 a.m., Fridays November 6 – December 18 Cooper | 787-3462 • 11 a.m., Saturdays November 7 – December 26 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays November 5 – December 31 Except November 26 & December 24 Eastover | 353-8584 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesdays, November 4 & 18 Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m., Saturdays November 7 – December 26 Sandhills | 699-9230 11 a.m., Saturdays November 7 – December 26 Southeast | 776-0855 10:30 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays November 4, 18, 25 & December 2 – 16 St. Andrews | 772-6675 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays November 4 – December 30 • 11 a.m., Saturdays November 7 – December 26 Wheatley | 799-5873 10:30 a.m., Fridays November 6 – December 18
Mother Goose Storytime for babies Introduce your baby to the world of books. Nurture a love of reading and develop attention span with stories, rhymes and songs. 9:30 a.m., Mondays, November 2 – December 14 Reading Rumpus for all ages Read, sing, talk, write and play as you build your child’s early literacy skills. 6:30 p.m., Mondays, November 2 – December 14
Movers and Shakers Storytime for families Move and shake with stories and songs! 10 a.m., Fridays, November 6 & December 4 Noisemakers for families Sing, dance, make music with your little one!
Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world.
10 a.m., Fridays, November 13 & December 11
9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, November 3 – December 15
11 a.m., Saturdays, November 7 & December 5
Preschool Storytimes for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten and gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime.
Say Hola to Stories for all ages 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 3
3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, November 4 – December 16 Except November 11 Say Hola to Stories for all ages Enjoy songs and stories in Spanish and English! • 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 10 • 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 19 Ballentine | 781-5026 Pajamarama Storytime for families Wear your pajamas for bedtime stories and songs. 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, November 4 & December 9 Cooper | 787-3462 Strings and Stories for all ages Marina Alexandra and students perform in this special storytime featuring holiday favorites! 11 a.m., Saturday, December 5 Eastover | 353-8584 Pajamarama Storytime for families 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, November 3 & 10 Northeast | 736-6575 Reading Rumpus for all ages 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, November 5 – December 17
Hands on Art for families Simple art fun with stories. Dress for a Mess.
Reading Rumpus for all ages 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, November 10 & December 8 Puppets and Stories for families Storytelling and puppet fun! • 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 1 • 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 2 Pajamarama Storytime for families 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays November 17, 24 & December 15 Southeast | 776-0855 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 – 11 a.m., Thursdays November 5 – 19 & December 3 – 17 Baby Teasers, Muscle Builders activities on November 19 & December 17 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Meet a Park Ranger Storytime for all ages A Congaree National Park Ranger talks about local wildlife and Congaree’s champion trees. 11 a.m., Saturday, November 14 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months* 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, November 5 – December 31 Except November 26 & December 24
Pajamarama Storytime for families 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, November 17 & December 15 Sandhills | 699-9230 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. 9:30 a.m., Mondays, November 2 – December 28
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Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 • 10:30 a.m., Mondays November 2 – December 28 • 9:30 a.m., Thursdays November 5 – December 31
Wheatley | 799-5873 Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays November 4 – December 30 Holiday Storytime for all ages Stories and crafts for the holidays. 10:30 a.m., Saturdays • November 14: Talking Turkey • December 12: Holiday! * please register
for children Main | 929-3434 Reading Studio for parents and children ages 6+ Reading coaches will be ready to answer your reading questions and offer skill building activities for your child.
Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays November 10 & December 8 Eastover | 353-8584
3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays November 4 – December 16
Game On! for ages 6-12 Wii U or Xbox 360 gaming with friends!
Except November 11
5:30 p.m., Wednesdays November 4 & 18 and December 2, 16 & 30
Hands on Art for ages 2-5 11 a.m., Fridays, November 6 & December 4
Northeast | 736-6575
Creative Kids Art Club for ages 6-8 Get creative as you design and make cool stuff! 3:30 p.m., Thursdays November 19 & December 10 TAG Team for 5th-7th graders Check out our Tween Advisory Group (TAG). Earn service hours, make new friends, and help make your library even more amazing. 3 p.m., Saturdays, November 21 & December 19 Ballentine | 781-5026 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice reading with a furry friend! 3 p.m., Thursdays, November 5 & December 3 Blythewood | 691-9806 Hands on Art for ages 2-5* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, November 4 & December 9 Countdown to Christmas! for ages 6-12* Listen to holiday stories and make your own countdown calendar. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Monday, November 30 Hibernation Station for ages 3-8* Listen to stories and learn about animals that hibernate during the cold winter season. 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, December 5 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12* Bookworms holiday celebration! 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, December 12 Get Excited and Create! for ages 6-12* Make, create, invent and experiment with all kinds of materials, glue and crayons! 3 – 4 p.m., Tuesday, December 29 Cooper | 787-3462 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, November 5 – December 10 Except on November 26
* please register
Hands on Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Fridays, November 6 – December 18 Homeschooler Poetry Club for ages 6-12 Explore the depth and expressive possibility of language. 2:30 p.m., Thursdays November 12 & December 10 Sandhills | 699-9230 TAG Team for 5th-7th graders Noon, Saturdays, November 7 & December 5 Makers Lab for ages 6-12 Drop by to see what we're making today! 3 p.m. • Saturday, November 21: Build-a-Bot • Wednesday, December 23: Lava Lamps & Spirographs • Wednesday, December 30: Makey Makey, Little Bits & 3D Doodlers Beginning Coding for ages 9-12* Learn just what it takes to build your own apps, games, and web page. 3 p.m., Saturday, December 12 Hangies, Taggies and Yummies Make cool crafts and tasty treats. 3 p.m., Monday, December 21 Acting Bug! Improv Fun Enjoy games that require thinking fast, acting up and having fun.
LEGO Madness Calling all Master Builders! Grab your friends and go crazy with LEGO bricks in this free-building frenzy! Main | 929-3434 for ages 6-8 3:30 p.m., Friday, November 6 Cooper | 787-3462 • 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 17 • 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 16 Eastover | 353-8584 2 p.m., Saturdays November 7 & December 19 Northeast | 736-6575 • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays November 23 & December 21 • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, December 26 Sandhills | 699-9230 3 p.m., Saturdays November 14 & December 26 St. Andrews | 772-6675 6 p.m., Wednesdays November 18 & December 30 Wheatley | 799-5873 4 p.m., Wednesday, November 18
Southeast | 776-0855 Visions of Sugarplums for ages 6-12 Make simple and tasty holiday treats! 11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, November 21 A Line Is a Dot That Took a Walk for ages 6-12 Create unique art work from…a dot. 4 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 9
3 p.m., Tuesday, December 22
St. Andrews | 772-6675
For the Birds! Make and take treats for your backyard birds.
Hands on Art for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays November 17 & December 15
3 p.m., Monday, December 28 Not Bored Games! Hang out with friends and play wacky games. 3 p.m., Tuesday, December 29
Wacky Tuesday! for ages 6-12 Book bingo, wacky hats and take-home prizes! 3 p.m., Tuesday, December 29
New Year’s Eve Countdown for ages 6-12 Crafts, games, music and a crazy countdown!
Build Your Own Gingerbread House! for ages 6-12* Celebrate the season! Dress for a mess.
3 p.m., Thursday, December 31
4 p.m., Wednesday, December 2
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 7
for families Main | 929-3470 Puppetpalooza See your favorite shows performed by the Children’s Room puppets. • 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 3 • 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 16 • 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 7
Wild Weather Hear a Riverbanks Zoo educator talk about the change in the weather and a change in the ways that animals and plants behave. 4 p.m., Thursday November 19 | St. Andrews
Beneath the Trees with Molly Ledford and Billy Kelly Join the lead singer of Lunch Money and her special guests for a musical celebration of all things trees. 10:30 am, Saturday December 12 | Main
Movers and Shakers Storytime Get ready to move and shake, shake, shake while listening to stories, songs and more. 11 a.m., Fridays, November 20 & December 18
C is for Cookie! Celebrate National Cookie Day with stories and an edible craft. 4 p.m., Friday, December 4 12 Days of Holiday Crafts Drop in to make a new holiday craft each day! December 7 – 19 Karaoke and Cocoa Join us for an evening of holiday cheer and hot chocolate!
Plink, Rattle, Toot! Words Meet Music Join us for a live performance of picture books and instruments in perfect harmony. A collaboration of MOO!@USC and Richland Library.
5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 17
10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 21
6:30 p.m., Monday, December 21
Ballentine | 781-5026
Holiday Bingo Join us for a holiday edition of a family classic!
Drop In Holiday Crafts! November 30 – December 21 Cooper | 787-3462 Quirky Crafts for Kids Stories and quirky DIY crafts for all ages. 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays November 4 & December 9 Eastover | 353-8584 Chemistry Magic Show with Robert Ellington Explore the science of chemistry at this fun-filled interactive magic show. 2 p.m., Saturday, November 14 L.E.A.P with Edventure Fun-filled workshops that integrate literacy and science by linking children’s books with inquiry based hands-on science explorations. Presented by EdVenture Children’s Museum, with the Franklin Institute Science Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia LEAP into Science Family Workshops.
Holiday Trivia Test your knowledge of holiday pop culture!
6 p.m., Tuesday, December 22 Northeast | 736-6575 Harvesting Gratitude Complete this self-directed scavenger hunt and art project. Share what you are thankful for on our Gratitude Wall, make greeting cards and check out some inspiring books–just in time for Thanksgiving! All Day, November 23 – 25 Puppetpalooza Join us for a show and then create some puppets of your own. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, December 12 The Blizzard is Coming! Read some snow-filled stories and create paper snowflakes to cover the library windows. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., December 21 – 23 North Main | 754-7734
6 p.m., Tuesdays • November 17: Balancing Act • December 15: Do You See What I See
Due to renovations on our building, our programming will be planned week-by-week. Please visit us or check RichlandLibrary.com to see upcoming programs.
Build Your Own Thanksgiving Centerpiece Make your own holiday center piece.
Sandhills | 699-9230
5:30 p.m., Thursday, November 19 International Games Day Enjoy a fun-filled day of games!
Family Gardening Listen to a story inside and then visit our garden to get your hands dirty. 9:15 a.m., Fridays November 20 & December 18
Noon – 4 p.m., Saturday, November 21
8 NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
* please register
for families Winter Wonderland Fun! Drop in for self-guided crafts and games. December 1 – 31
International Games Day @ Your Library Celebrate International Games Day with board games, card games and video games. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, November 21
Homeschool Meet-Up Looking for something to do with other homeschoolers? Meet up for family-led activities. Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays November 4 – December 16
Celebrations from Around the World Celebrate the holiday spirit with music, treats and crafts from around the world. Bring your camera and take a picture with St. Nick. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, December 5
Stories Outside the Book Listen to storytellers tell using string, paintings, origami and more.
Karaoke Holiday Sing and dance to your favorite holiday tunes.
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 22
6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, December 7
Southeast | 776-0855
Puppetalooza: Holiday Edition 11 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, December 12
Cold Weather, Warm Stories and Hot Chocolate Warm up with stories and a cup of chocolate. 6:30 – 7 p.m., Monday, November 2 Family Night BINGO Bring the whole family for BINGO fun! 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 9
MARVEL: The Universe Celebrate your favorite Marvel characters with a puppet show, crafts, games and more. 11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, December 19 Lights, Camera, Action! Enjoy a screening of Minions (PG).
Gingerbread House Hear yummy stories and make a gingerbread house to take home.
6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, December 21
11 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, November 14
Lights, Camera, Action! Enjoy a screening of The Polar Express (G).
Easy Holiday Crafts Surprise your favorite person with a craft!
3 p.m., Saturday, December 19
6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 16
Puppetpalooza 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 4
St. Andrews | 772-6675
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas • Enjoy classic holiday stories and songs. 6:30 – 7 p.m., Monday December 14 | Southeast • Enjoy this holiday favorite presented by the talented Eastover Puppets! 3 p.m., Tuesday December 22 | Eastover
Everything’s FROZEN! Celebrate the movie Frozen (PG) with crafts, art, sing-a-longs and more. 11 a.m. – noon, Saturday November 7 | Southeast
Lights, Camera, Action! Enjoy a screening of Frozen Sing-a-long (PG). 5:30 p.m., Tuesday December 29 | Sandhills
* please register
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 9
COL OR YOUR HOL IDAY ST RESS AWAY!
for teens Main | 929-3470
Cooper | 787-3462
Teen Otaku Association There is more anime and manga available now than ever. TOA is about finding the good stuff and sharing it. We are a goofy bunch with snacks and an extra seat. Won’t you join us?
Teen Advisory Board: Create Your Own Dream Catcher Join TAB in celebrating Native American Heritage Month by creating your own dream catcher! We will learn the history and importance behind this beautiful art form that you get to keep.
6 p.m., Mondays November 2 – December 28
Game On! vs. Crafternoon! Two great programs go head to head. Drop by for an afternoon of games (PS4 and board games) OR get crafty. Which will reign supreme? Noon, Wednesdays, December 23 & 30
Teen Advisory Board: We Think We Can! Join TAB for a fun food drive! We’ll be watching a great movie and collecting canned food.
Teen Advisory Board: Holiday Mixer Members of Cooper’s TAB are invited to a holiday celebration with food, games and fun! Happy Holidays!
Southeast | 776-0855 Volunteer for an Evening* Need a few community service hours but can’t make a long term commitment? Here is your chance to earn 1 or 2 hours of service while generating more content to include on scholarship or college applications.
3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 7
3 p.m., Saturday, December 5
6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 9
Homeschool How-To: Getting Crafty A program for the creative mind. Learn how to make amazing hand-crafted items and meet new friends.
Eastover | 353-8584 Teen Advisory Board Earn volunteer hours! We meet to plan programs, participate in service projects and have fun! New members welcome!
St. Andrews | 772-6675
11 a.m., Monday, November 9 International Games Day Are you a fan of gaming? Join us for a fun-filled day of board games, video games and more! Noon, Saturday, November 21
3 p.m., Saturday, November 21
3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 28 Make It Happen Create it, build it, animate it, and destroy it, whatever! Use our tools to achieve your vision. 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 15
Teen Advisory Board: Holiday Mixer Wear your holiday sweater and join TAB for some fun and festivity! 3:30 p.m., Saturday, December 5 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Teen Book Club for ages 13-18* Are you a teen who loves good books? Share your favorites and learn what others are into. There’s plenty of room for you!
North Main | 754-7734 Due to renovations on our building, our programming will be planned week-by-week. Please visit us or check RichlandLibrary.com to see upcoming programs. Sandhills | 699-9230 Teen Advisory Board 7 p.m., Tuesdays •
November 17: Collaborative Art! Work together to create some funky art for the Teen Area at Sandhills.
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December 8: Cards and Cones! Make cards for our neighbors at the Haven and enjoy ice cream cones.
10:30 a.m., Saturdays November 14 & December 12
Within Reach: Farm to Table Do you dream of becoming a chef, or running your own food-based business? Join us for an innovative meet and greet with employers from a variety of traditional and non-traditional food-based careers. Sponsored through a grant from First Citizens. 6 p.m., Thursday, November 19 Finding the Right College For You! Want to learn more about navigating your teen through the educational process? Join us for a presentation by educational consultant Dr. Jim Overton and learn how to successfully find the right college for your teen. Sponsored by a grant from First Citizens Bank. 6 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 9 Everything Manga: Not Your Ordinary Book Club Do you like Japanese manga and animation? Join us and other Otaku fans to discuss your favorite titles, watch your favorite anime and compete in a trivia game for some great prizes! 6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays November 24 & December 29
Bookbinding Holidaze Looking for something fun to do while on holiday break? Join us! 2:30 p.m., Mondays – Thursdays • • • •
December 21 & 28: Gaming Tournament December 22 & 29: HoliDIY Crafts December 23 & 30: Holiday Movie December 31: New Year's Dance Central!
for teens and adults Have you ever wanted to bind your own books? Try your hand at some simple yet age-old techniques. Light refreshments provided. 3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday November 28 | Southeast
Main
12 NOVEMBER | DECEMBER
* please register
for teens and adults
for teens and adults Sandhills | 699-9230 Blind Date with a Graphic Novel We'd like to fix you up with a blind date–a book, of course! Each graphic novel will be wrapped in paper with a descriptive “personal ad.” Choose your “date” and don’t open it until you get it home. December 1 – 31
Bunko! Learn how to play this crazy dice game. 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 31 Retro Game Night Old-school video and board games like Atari, Sega, Operation, LIFE and more. 6:30 p.m., Thursdays November 19 & December 17
Southeast | 776-0855 Hablamos Spanish Conversation Gathering Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us for an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays November 4, 18 & December 2, 16 Panels and Pixels Join your fellow graphic novel, manga, anime and comic book lovers for food, film, fun and fascinating conversation about one of your favorite topics. 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 18 Your Money, Your College, Your Way! Do you want to go to college but are not sure how to handle the financial end of it? Join Educational Consultant Dr. Jim Overton as he provides expert insights, perspectives and resources.
Gingerbread Architecture 101 Make your very own no-bake gingerbread house. 3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, December 12 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Chess Club Join members of the Columbia Chess Club in a casual game or a tournament. 6 p.m., Mondays November 2 – December 28 Guitar Club Bring your instrument and participate in a group or individual lesson to get you started with a great instrument. 3:30 p.m., Saturdays November 21 & December 12
3 p.m., Saturday, November 21
National Novel Writing Month for teens and adults NaNoWriMo challenges you to write 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. We're partnering with the Columbia Museum of Art for inspiration and encouragement to help you do it! Join our write-ins and celebrations to start strong and finish on track! NaNoWriMo Kick-off Party 6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, November 2 Columbia Museum of Art Creative Writer’s Guild Feeling Creative? Bring your words to a round-table discussion with other local writers for a fun way to keep your narrative skills sharp! 7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays November 5 & December 3 Richland Library Main
* please register
NaNoWriMo Write-Ins Need a change of scenery and the company of fellow NaNoWriMo-ers as you sprint toward your word count goal? Join us for a space to write, bounce ideas around, and eat chocolate as you write your novel! 6:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesdays November 3 – 24 Richland Library Main NaNoWriMo Finish Line Celebration 6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, November 30 Richland Library Main
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for adults Main | 929-3469 Personal Finance Series Presented by representatives from the Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) program, join us for a three-part series to learn how to get your personal finances on the right track. Topics include student loans, credit strategies for students and the fundamentals of being credit smart. 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays • November 3: Student Loans November 10: What College Students Need to Know About Credit • November 17: ABCs of Credit Quilting 101 Cutting, piecing, layering, batting, quilting, and binding, oh my! DE-mystify the basic skills and techniques of quilting, and get started on a project of your own. Register online at RichlandLibrary.com. 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 5
Lincoln, Sherman, Davis and the Lost Confederate Gold* Join local author Patricia McNeely as she discusses her latest book The End of Sherman's Campaign Through the Carolinas and the Lost Confederate Gold. A book signing will follow. Co-sponsored by The Humanities Council SC. 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 10 Telling Your Story: A Family History Writer's Group* Interested in genealogy? Meet with others who are researching and writing their family history for ideas and help getting started. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 16 eReady Café Learn how to download e-books, music, movies and audio books! Thinking of purchasing a tablet for the holidays? Test the latest technology before you buy! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 18
Blythewood | 691-9806
'Tis the Season to be Jazzy Celebrate the season with Richland Library Literary Resident Eboniramm, accompanied by an ensemble swinging with the sounds of notable holiday jazz songs. 6:30 p.m., Thursday December 17 | Main
for parents
What Can I Read Next?* Learn tips and tricks using online resources and other tools to find your next great read!
Cooper | 787-3462 Learning About National Park Sites in South Carolina With the National Park Service celebrating 100 years in 2016, now is a great time to reflect on the places that preserve the natural beauty and unique story of our nation. Join Park Ranger Jon Manchester of Congaree National Park as he speaks about national park sites in South Carolina and how each one is important in telling the American story. 6 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 4
6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 12 Southeast | 776-0855 You Are Not Alone While the kids enjoy Brain Teasers and Muscle Builders, parents enjoy an informative morning social rapping about children, family and more. 11 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays November 18 & December 16
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Learn to Knit Learn the basics. Materials provided. 11 a.m. – Noon, Monday, November 9
6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 5
Main | 929-3434 Teach Your Child to Write Can your child write a paragraph? Learn easy tips and techniques that will boost your child's writing skills.
Eastover | 353-8584
Garden Like a Master: Color in the Winter Garden* Don't let winter doldrums get to you! Join a Richland County Master Gardener to learn how to bring interest and color to your garden. 10 a.m., Friday, November 6
Learn to Crochet Learn the basics. Materials provided. 11 a.m. – Noon, Monday, November 16 Golden-Agers The young at heart unite! Join us for a very merry, holiday edition of Golden-Agers! 10 a.m., Thursday, December 10 North Main | 754-7734 Due to renovations on our building, our programming will be planned week-by-week. Please visit us or check RichlandLibrary.com to see upcoming programs. Northeast | 736-6575 Let’s Speak English Practice your English-language conversation with other internationals in a comfortable, relaxed environment. 7 p.m., Mondays, November 2, 9 & 16 End of Life Legal Clinic* Sarah Clingman, Esq. of Clingman Law Firm will give advice and answer your questions about end of life concerns. 6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, November 5
* please register
for adults
*
Sew Divine Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters!
Main | 929-3469
Sandhills | 699-9230
St. Andrews | 772-6675*
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, November 10, 24 & December 8, 22
1 p.m., Tuesdays November 3 – December 29
1 p.m., Thursdays November 5, 19 & December 3, 17
Southeast | 776-0855 Ballentine | 781-5026 6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays November 5 – December 17 Except November 26
Calligraphy: Stroke of the Pen* Join Jeffrey Miller for an introductory class in calligraphy. Learn basic strokes and take a completed masterpiece home with you. 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, November 21 Open Mic Poetry Reading* Calling all poets! Midlands educator Dr. Arthur Turfa will headline our open poetry gathering by reading selections from his book Places and Times. Come express your own poetic talents and enjoy an afternoon of poetry. 3:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, December 5 Sandhills | 699-9230 Tai Chi Improve your balance, flexibility and coordination with this ancient form of exercise. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. 9:15 a.m., Tuesdays November 3 – December 29
Aromatherapy* Taylor Caughman reveals all you ever wanted to know about aromatherapy—background, benefits and different uses. Take home your own special blend. Space is limited. 6:30 p.m., Tuesday December 1 | St. Andrews
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, November 3 – December 29
Let’s Speak English 11 a.m., Tuesdays November 3 – 17 & December 1 – 15 Let Your Last Will and Testament Speak For You Larry Cope, Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney, will be discussing why a will is important for everyone. Free Notary services will be offered afterwards. 7 p.m., Thursday, November 5 Retro Game Night Drop by to play some old-school games! We’ll have video and board game throwbacks like Atari, Nintendo, Battleship, Spirograph, Operation and on and on! 6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursdays November 19 & December 17 Southeast | 776-0855 Let’s Speak English 7 p.m., Tuesdays, November 3 – December 1
Wheatley | 799-5873 6 p.m., Tuesdays November 3 – December 29
St. Andrews | 772-6675 Walk Away the Pounds Want to loosen up those stiff joints, tone up those loose muscles and maybe shed some extra pounds? Limber up those arms and legs as we Walk Away the Pounds, an exercise system by Leslie Sansone. 11 a.m., Mondays, November 2 – December 28 Stellar Sights: Stargazing in the City Join us for stargazing and space activities for all ages! The library will have a telescope available for viewing stars and planets in the night sky. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescope, lawn chairs and blankets. 7 p.m., Thursdays, November 5 & December 17 Open Mic Poetry Calling all poets, singers, lyricists and musicians to express your talent through the art of poetry, spoken-word and more! 6 p.m., Tuesdays, November 17 & December 15
An Evening with Ian Fleming, Creator of James Bond
Extraordinary Imagination: Nellie Bly Interviews Jules Verne
Richland Library Literary Resident Howard Burnham presents an evening with Ian Fleming, creator of literary superspy James Bond. Enjoy this reflection on Fleming's life in literature and espionage.
Richland Library Literary Resident Howard Burnham portrays author Jules Verne, being interviewed toward the end of his life by journalist Nellie Bly as she attempts to beat his Phileas Fogg’s 80-day record for a round the world trip. He recounts a life only slightly less extraordinary than his books.
7 p.m., Tuesday November 10 | Sandhills
7 p.m., Thursday November 12 | Cooper
* please register
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for adults
Hold Worthy Secret Sisters By Jayne Ann Krentz Publication Date: December 8, 2015 Hardcover: 352 pages
Book Groups
with Secret Sisters as the doyenne
tive wit.” — Booklist
Urban Readers Book Group 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 8: Land of Love and Drowning by Tiphanie Yanique
Cooper Branch Book Group* 10 a.m., Mondays • November 2: In the Woods by Hannah French • December 7: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Coloring Café Choose from a variety of intricately designed adult coloring sheets to help you unwind. Materials and light refreshments will be provided. • 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 4 • 11 a.m. Saturday, December 12 Main
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sexual chemistry, and wonderfully and pops with the author’s distinc-
Cooper | 787-3462
Reader’s Morning Out 10 a.m., Tuesdays • November 10: The Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kiernan • December 8: Your Choice/Holiday Party
suspenseful plotting, smoldering written dialogue that snaps, crackles,
Main | 929-3469
Ballentine | 781-5026
nation of sharply etched characters,
once again hit the literary jackpot
We have a little something for everyone! If not listed below, please call the location for the month's selection. Newcomers welcome!
Keep Me In Suspense! A Mystery/Thriller Book Group 2:30 p.m., Saturdays • November 14: Mystery Reader’s Choice • December 12: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
serves up another irresistible combi-
“Fans of best-selling Krentz’s books
Bookin’ It in Ballentine 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays • December 2: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel • December 16: Holiday Celebration
Vista Book Group 6 p.m., Wednesday November 18: After the Quake by Haruki Murakami
of sophisticated romantic suspense
Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group 10 a.m. – Noon, Tuesdays • November 17: The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence Eastover | 353-8584 Novel People of Eastover 6 p.m., Thursdays • November 5: We are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler • December 3: Life After Life by Jill McCorkle Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays • November 12: The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure • December 10: Individual Book Discussion Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Group • 7 p.m., Thursday, November 12: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown • 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 9: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Third Thursday Book Group 1 p.m., Thursdays • November 19: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown • December 17: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Southeast | 776-0855 Third Thursday Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays November 19 & December 17 Brown Bag Short Story Discussion* Noon, Wednesdays November 4 & December 9 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Book Banter Discussion Group* 7 p.m., Tuesdays • November 10: Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo • December 8: Reader’s Choice Wheatley | 799-5873 Wheatley’s Book Group 11 a.m., Saturdays • November 21: Blue Monday by Nicci French • December 19: The Expats by Chris Pavone Short Story Discussion 6 – 7 p.m., Thursdays • November 19: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber and Batting Against Castro by Jim Shepard • December 17: The Magic Chalk by Kobo Abe and The Tomoshibi by Sawako Ariyoshi
* please register
the business & job center Main | 929-3469 Goodwill Training Programs & Sign-Up* Learn about Goodwill job training and placement opportunities available to all job seekers regardless of age, background or experience. 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mondays November 2, 23 & December 7, 28
Business Etiquette Class* Discuss the unwritten rules of professionalism: the things most people learn not in a classroom, but through "the school of hard knocks." Explore ways to present yourself properly in spoken, written, online and social business interactions.
Northeast | 736-6575
10 a.m. – Noon, Tuesday, November 17
Basic Résumé Help with a Career Coach* Reserve a 30-minute one-on-one session with Career Coach Randy Heath for assistance in creating or editing a résumé.
Volunteer Your Way to a New Job!* Join Carson Carroll, National Service Project Supervisor, United Way Association of South Carolina, as he covers a variety of opportunities and tools for showcasing your volunteer experience in an interview. Register online.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina* Join corporate recruiters from Blue Cross and Blue Shield as they discuss their hiring process, interviewing tips, and employment opportunities at BCBSSC.
6 – 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 3
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 1
Interview Practice These sessions for individuals are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups by appointment only.
Midlands Technical College BOOST Program Information Session* Hear details about the BOOST program, which allows you to earn credentials for a healthcare job in two semesters. Learn about becoming a certified phlebotomist, nursing assistant or cardiac care technician.
10 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays November 4 – December 30 Except November 11 Basic Résumé Help with a Career Coach A Career Coach will be available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays November 4 – December 30 Except November 11 GRIT Information Session (Midlands Technical College)* Growing Resources for Information Technology (GRIT) is a grant-funded program in support of occupations in application development and systems support. Learn about the application process and full scholarships. Register online. 11 a.m. – Noon, Tuesday, November 10 Midlands Technical College: Admissions Information Session* Hear from Midlands Technical College Admissions staff on how to enroll. The session will cover the various programs of study that are offered, the application process, and how to purchase books for the first day of class. Register online. 11 a.m. – Noon, Thursday, November 12 Start Fresh Financial Workshop * The City of Columbia “Start Fresh” program offers individuals and families the 'smarts' needed to build a strong financial foundation. Join Community Development Program Specialist Ron King to learn practical ways to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, improving credit, and reducing debt.
3 – 4 p.m., Thursday, December 3 Career…Encore! Monthly Networking and Support Group Share the challenges you are facing in the job hunt, obtain free workforce development advice, tangible resources and enhance your networking opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment. 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, December 10
Interview Practice* Receive constructive feedback from a Career Coach. Reserve a 30-minute one-on-one session. 3 – 5 p.m., Monday, November 9
3 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 9 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Resume Building with Career Coaches Career Coaches Rasheen Richardson and Randy Heath will be available to answer your individual résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis. 3 p.m., Thursdays November 12 & December 10 Creating your Electronic Career Portfolio* Creating an online career portfolio is a good way to increase your visibility for prospective employers. Join Workforce Development Specialist Andrena King and Career Development Facilitator Rasheen Richardson as they guide you through the process of creating an electronic career portfolio using WIX. 6 p.m., Tuesday, November 3
Learn to Navigate the Small Business Administration Website* The SBA website is a great online tool to help potential small business owners navigate through the many steps necessary to start a small business. Join SBA Lender Specialist Frank Anderson to learn about the many features that the SBA website has to offer! 6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 15
Building a Business from Your Passion Tap into the entrepreneurial spirit of ABC’s Shark Tank winners and Zoobean/Beanstack co-founders, Jordan Lloyd Bookey and Felix Lloyd, as they share strategies for turning your passion into a successful business. 6:30 p.m., Thursday November 12 | Main
Check out Beanstack at RichlandLibrary.Beanstack.com
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, November 14 NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 17
for adults Computer Basics
Sandhills | 699-9230
If you have a computer question, we have an answer! Beginner or expert, we can help. Please register online at RichlandLibrary.com.
Introduction to Computers I* Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a self-paced tutorial.
Microsoft Word (2013)* Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word (2013). Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills. 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 23
10 a.m., Wednesday, November 18
Main | 929-3469 Book-A-Learning-Coach* Call to reserve an hour-long, one-on-one session to receive instruction on learning basic computer skills. You may also request an appointment online.
Introduction to Computers II* Learn how to perform basic computer tasks using Microsoft Windows. Open programs and learn to edit and organize files.
• 10 a.m. – Noon, Wednesdays November 4 – 18 & December 2 – 16 • 3 – 5 p.m., Tuesdays, November 3 – 17 • 3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, December 3 – 17
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers I or solid mouse skills.
Richland Library 101* Take a guided tour of our website and online catalog and discover the many resources available. We’ll show you how to search for titles, place requests and manage your account as well as how to download eBooks, eMagazines and free music on a variety of devices.
10 a.m., Wednesday, November 25
10 a.m., Wednesday, December 30
Internet Basics* 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 9
Southeast | 776-0855
Eastover | 353-8584 Internet Basics* Become familiar using a web browser on the internet. Learn to use search engines, such as Google, to find information.
Email Basics* Become familiar using email to create, send and receive messages. Learn how to save contacts and tips for identifying junk mail.
Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.
Prerequisite: An accessible email account and solid mouse/keyboarding skills.
2 p.m., Mondays, November 2 & 16
Help Center If you know how to use a computer, but get frustrated with certain tasks, help is here. Personal computers welcomed. Call to schedule a one-on-one help session.
10 a.m., Wednesday, December 16
Clip & Cook
This recipe was originally published in Columbia Cooks with Fun and Flavor. To view a full copy of the cookbook, visit the Walker Local and Family History Center at Richland Library Main. ©1960, Heathwood Hall Parents Guild, Columbia, South Carolina.
CHEESE BALL
Mix all the cheeses, except 1 cup of the
Mrs. WM. Milliken (Nancy Thompson)
cream cheese, with the mustard, onion and
For Buffet or Hors d'Oeuvre Table
garlic salts, and enough port to soften. Form into a log or a ball and cover with a
1 pound cheddar cheese, soft type
coating of one cup of cream cheese mixed
1 pound cream cheese
with the horseradish sauce and chopped
¼ pound Bleu cheese
beets. Refrigerate for several hours and
¼ pound smoked cheese
dust with finely chopped parsley.
1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon onion salt ¼ teaspoon garlic salt Port wine 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce ½ finely chopped pickled beets Fresh parsley
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Arrange on a tray with an assortment of crackers, melba toast, rye or pumpernickel bread. If you think the pinkness of the beets will annoy you, leave them out, but I like the added flavor.
support your library First Citizens Invests in Future of Local Teens Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the First Citizens Foundation, Richland Library’s Teen Center spent the last year helping Midlands’ youth prepare for a successful future. Focused on giving teens increased access to books about careers, college and finance, the grant also helped support teen programming, guest speakers, and participation incentives. “We are tremendously grateful for the support we have received from First Citizens,” said Christina Fuller-Gregory, Teen Services Librarian. “Their commitment has enabled us to actively support Richland County’s teens with the resources needed to reach their goals, both present and future.” More than 250 teens and their families attended 15 grant-funded programs at Richland Library Cooper, Main, Southeast and St. Andrews. Below are a few of the highlights: Shark Tank: Teen Edition enabled youth to learn how to develop a business plan and pitch a moneymaking idea. Participant Terrence Weeks shared, “Shark Tank will be a building block for my future profession.” My Teen’s Going to College, Now What?! reached out to teens and their families, navigating them through the higher education process and pinpointing how to successfully transition adolescents from high school to college. Dr. Jim Overton, director of College Consultants, was invited to facilitate the event. Within Reach: Arts and Communications Career Fair guided teens through the decision to choose a career path. It connected them with professionals in a variety of fields, so teens could become more familiar and have their questions answered. Looking ahead, Richland Library’s Teen Center will utilize First Citizens grant funds to put a spin on the successful Within Reach program—introducing teens to food-based careers like culinary arts, agri-business and nutrition.
2016
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January 29 & 30
Sales Open to the Public
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FALL
October 21 & 22
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fridays
Not a Friends’ member? Join at the door for only $25.
Special thanks to Richland Library Foundation Board Chair and a First Citizens senior vice president, Adam Davis, for facilitating this gift. To learn more about upcoming Teen programs, visit RichlandLibrary.com.
Support the Foundation Help advance our community while making your library even better. Contact Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or tgills@RichlandLibrary.com to support your library.
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