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from the director

what’s happening

PROJECT SUMMER STRIDE Your library is constantly improving and come July, our most innovative space to date

Research has shown that low-income

Funded by a $50,000 National Leadership

opens. Our new Teen Center on the first level at Main has created quite a buzz and

students often lose two to three months of

Grant from the Institute of Museum and

received rave reviews already.

reading skills over the summer, while their

Library Services (IMLS), the project is

more affluent peers continue to improve.

a partnership between the library, the

The space is a contemporary, high-tech space for teens to do, what the experts call “Hanging Out, Messing Around and Geeking Out.” Those in the know call it HoMaGo

Midlands Reading Consortium of the

for short. Maybe it’s because we’ve all seen groups of teens, heads down, staring at

Project Summer Stride will focus on

United Way of the Midlands, Richland

their smart phones and texting the person next to them that we make assumptions

reducing reading loss through tutoring,

One School District, USC’s Office of

that they only use technology socially and recreationally. However, three years of

reading

Programs and Evaluations and a host of

research by University of Southern California and University of California, Berkeley

More than 20 students who are currently

found that teens use technology for self-directed, peer to peer learning. Think about it: the online world opens up many more opportunities for teens to express themselves creatively and productively and for them to connect to others—activities they’d be doing offline anyway. Now they can extend those friendships in deeper ways or explore interests and find information that goes beyond what they have access to locally.

programs

and

other

efforts.

community tutors.

struggling with reading are participating in the pilot program this year. With support and encouragement throughout the summer, these students will be on

In our Teen Center, we’ve designed programs and opportunities for teens to experience HoMaGo activities with the help and assistance

track when school resumes in August.

of mentors and caring staff. We’ll encourage teens to hang out with their friends here, to tinker with new technologies or to totally geek out getting deeply involved in areas where they have an interest or talent, from filming and editing their own movies to recording music or their own original spoken word pieces.

They’ll also have a wide selection of the best books and media for teens right at their fingertips. We’ve invited partners like The Nickelodeon, IT-oLogy and Trustus Theatre to use the space and know, with their support and expertise, we’ll have a wide range of programs for teens this summer and beyond. And let me remind you that the library’s teen programs—in the new Teen Center and in all of our locations—are

* Footnotes

always free.

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We’re excited about this space and the opportunities for out-of-school time learning the space will provide. We think that when libraries help teens connect their personal interests, peer learning and academics, we’ve created a sweet spot of meaningful learning that will make a lasting and life-long impression.

The number of new Richland Library cardholders between January and April 2013

Warmly,

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

288

Director’s Picks

I just finished

I’m just starting

I can’t stop listening to

The Great Gatsby

Life After Life

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Kate Atkinson

Mother Natalie Maines (also available for free download using freegal at RichlandLibrary.com)

You don’t want to miss PRESS PLAY! Teen Cinema Series Enjoy blockbuster movies for FREE at the library this summer in a teens-only viewing. See page 10 for details.

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On August 1, Josiah Washington will become the second Richland Library staff member or volunteer to compete on Jeopardy.

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The number of Percy Jackson items available for check out at Richland Library. Catch the new movie, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters in theaters on August 7.

The numb er o f s ket ch b ooks , d r a w i ng s a nd p a i nt i ng s — recent l y uncovered fro m Sout h C a rol i n a a r t i s t J . B a rdin ’s E l l oree home .

C ur rent l y on d i s p l a y i n t he l i b r a r y’s Wa l k e r L oca l a nd Fa m ily H i s t or y C ent e r.

42,000 HOURS The approximate amount of time the library’s 6,000+ followers spend on Facebook each month.

5

The number of songs you can download through freegal each week.

Videos available, too!

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from the director

what’s happening

PROJECT SUMMER STRIDE Your library is constantly improving and come July, our most innovative space to date

Research has shown that low-income

Funded by a $50,000 National Leadership

opens. Our new Teen Center on the first level at Main has created quite a buzz and

students often lose two to three months of

Grant from the Institute of Museum and

received rave reviews already.

reading skills over the summer, while their

Library Services (IMLS), the project is

more affluent peers continue to improve.

a partnership between the library, the

The space is a contemporary, high-tech space for teens to do, what the experts call “Hanging Out, Messing Around and Geeking Out.” Those in the know call it HoMaGo

Midlands Reading Consortium of the

for short. Maybe it’s because we’ve all seen groups of teens, heads down, staring at

Project Summer Stride will focus on

United Way of the Midlands, Richland

their smart phones and texting the person next to them that we make assumptions

reducing reading loss through tutoring,

One School District, USC’s Office of

that they only use technology socially and recreationally. However, three years of

reading

Programs and Evaluations and a host of

research by University of Southern California and University of California, Berkeley

More than 20 students who are currently

found that teens use technology for self-directed, peer to peer learning. Think about it: the online world opens up many more opportunities for teens to express themselves creatively and productively and for them to connect to others—activities they’d be doing offline anyway. Now they can extend those friendships in deeper ways or explore interests and find information that goes beyond what they have access to locally.

programs

and

other

efforts.

community tutors.

struggling with reading are participating in the pilot program this year. With support and encouragement throughout the summer, these students will be on

In our Teen Center, we’ve designed programs and opportunities for teens to experience HoMaGo activities with the help and assistance

track when school resumes in August.

of mentors and caring staff. We’ll encourage teens to hang out with their friends here, to tinker with new technologies or to totally geek out getting deeply involved in areas where they have an interest or talent, from filming and editing their own movies to recording music or their own original spoken word pieces.

They’ll also have a wide selection of the best books and media for teens right at their fingertips. We’ve invited partners like The Nickelodeon, IT-oLogy and Trustus Theatre to use the space and know, with their support and expertise, we’ll have a wide range of programs for teens this summer and beyond. And let me remind you that the library’s teen programs—in the new Teen Center and in all of our locations—are

* Footnotes

always free.

23

We’re excited about this space and the opportunities for out-of-school time learning the space will provide. We think that when libraries help teens connect their personal interests, peer learning and academics, we’ve created a sweet spot of meaningful learning that will make a lasting and life-long impression.

The number of new Richland Library cardholders between January and April 2013

Warmly,

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

288

Director’s Picks

I just finished

I’m just starting

I can’t stop listening to

The Great Gatsby

Life After Life

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Kate Atkinson

Mother Natalie Maines (also available for free download using freegal at RichlandLibrary.com)

You don’t want to miss PRESS PLAY! Teen Cinema Series Enjoy blockbuster movies for FREE at the library this summer in a teens-only viewing. See page 10 for details.

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On August 1, Josiah Washington will become the second Richland Library staff member or volunteer to compete on Jeopardy.

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The number of Percy Jackson items available for check out at Richland Library. Catch the new movie, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters in theaters on August 7.

The numb er o f s ket ch b ooks , d r a w i ng s a nd p a i nt i ng s — recent l y uncovered fro m Sout h C a rol i n a a r t i s t J . B a rdin ’s E l l oree home .

C ur rent l y on d i s p l a y i n t he l i b r a r y’s Wa l k e r L oca l a nd Fa m ily H i s t or y C ent e r.

42,000 HOURS The approximate amount of time the library’s 6,000+ followers spend on Facebook each month.

5

The number of songs you can download through freegal each week.

Videos available, too!

JULY | AUGUST

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what’s happening

Amanda Bracken, Associate Richland Library Sandhills What’s your favorite thing about working at the library?

I get to interact with all kinds of amazing people, both customers and staff. Every single day, someone has an interesting story to share.

Describe life at the library in three words or less.

Knowledge is power.

If you could trade places with one person for the day, dead or alive, who would it be?

As a child, the first book series I remember being completely infatuated with was the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. Every Halloween I would dress as Dorothy Gale and would have given anything to walk in her silver shoes. That’s still the case now as an adult.

We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours

Featured Staff

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.

How do you think the library inspires the community?

One of my favorite things about our library system is that some locations offer free classes to help customers earn their GED. Going back to school to finish that degree takes a lot of courage, and by offering these free classes, I believe the library is able to give our customers that extra encouragement and support they need to succeed.

Why did you choose to work in a library?

I fell in love with everything about the library and what it represents. My job makes me feel like a crucial part of our community.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

RichlandLibrary.com is always open!

BOARD MEETINGS Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, August 21

Northeast | 736-6575 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Daily Double

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.

Library Junior Volunteer Appears on Jeopardy!

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.

Josiah, who is now a junior volunteer at the library, credits the library with nurturing his lifelong quest for knowledge.

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.

The majority of the resources Josiah used to prepare for his appearance on Jeopardy were from the Children’s Room at Main. He studied countless trivia books and almanacs, and librarians supplied him with suggestions for great websites to gather study materials.

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.

When Josiah Washington was four years old, he decided that he wanted to be on Jeopardy. He’d often watch the show and say, “Hey! I want to do that someday!” On August 1, his dream becomes reality when he is one of several young contestants on Jeopardy Kids.

“The Richland Library has impacted my life in so many ways,” Josiah said. “It started out when I was one year old and I came to storytime. From that point on, it evolved into a love of learning and reading.”

When watching the show, Josiah enjoys the geography, pop culture, current events and history categories. Josiah knew that being on the show would be thrilling, but said he did not expect the studio to be so small.

Before the August 1 air date, Josiah cannot discuss the details of his appearance, including questions he answered and who won.

But the library staff and others who have gotten to know Josiah, his sister Micah, and his parents know that Josiah and his family are already winners.

A viewing party is planned for 7 p.m. on August 1 at Richland Library’s Teen Center at Main, 1431 Assembly Street.

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what’s happening

Amanda Bracken, Associate Richland Library Sandhills What’s your favorite thing about working at the library?

I get to interact with all kinds of amazing people, both customers and staff. Every single day, someone has an interesting story to share.

Describe life at the library in three words or less.

Knowledge is power.

If you could trade places with one person for the day, dead or alive, who would it be?

As a child, the first book series I remember being completely infatuated with was the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. Every Halloween I would dress as Dorothy Gale and would have given anything to walk in her silver shoes. That’s still the case now as an adult.

We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours

Featured Staff

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.

How do you think the library inspires the community?

One of my favorite things about our library system is that some locations offer free classes to help customers earn their GED. Going back to school to finish that degree takes a lot of courage, and by offering these free classes, I believe the library is able to give our customers that extra encouragement and support they need to succeed.

Why did you choose to work in a library?

I fell in love with everything about the library and what it represents. My job makes me feel like a crucial part of our community.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

RichlandLibrary.com is always open!

BOARD MEETINGS Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, August 21

Northeast | 736-6575 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Daily Double

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.

Library Junior Volunteer Appears on Jeopardy!

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.

Josiah, who is now a junior volunteer at the library, credits the library with nurturing his lifelong quest for knowledge.

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.

The majority of the resources Josiah used to prepare for his appearance on Jeopardy were from the Children’s Room at Main. He studied countless trivia books and almanacs, and librarians supplied him with suggestions for great websites to gather study materials.

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.

When Josiah Washington was four years old, he decided that he wanted to be on Jeopardy. He’d often watch the show and say, “Hey! I want to do that someday!” On August 1, his dream becomes reality when he is one of several young contestants on Jeopardy Kids.

“The Richland Library has impacted my life in so many ways,” Josiah said. “It started out when I was one year old and I came to storytime. From that point on, it evolved into a love of learning and reading.”

When watching the show, Josiah enjoys the geography, pop culture, current events and history categories. Josiah knew that being on the show would be thrilling, but said he did not expect the studio to be so small.

Before the August 1 air date, Josiah cannot discuss the details of his appearance, including questions he answered and who won.

But the library staff and others who have gotten to know Josiah, his sister Micah, and his parents know that Josiah and his family are already winners.

A viewing party is planned for 7 p.m. on August 1 at Richland Library’s Teen Center at Main, 1431 Assembly Street.

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for families

for families Main | 929-3434 Reading Rumpus for all ages Talk, sing, read, write and play as we build your child’s early literacy skills.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 1 – 22 and August 5 – 19

Reading Buddies: Kindergarten Bound for children ages 4-5 Come join your special book buddy for reading fun and activities as you prepare for kindergarten.

Hands on Art with CMA for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young featuring special guests from the Columbia Museum of Art. Dress for a mess!

11 a.m., Fridays, July 5 & August 2

3 p.m., Tuesdays July 2 – August 6 North Main | 754-7734

Sarah Dippity for all ages Kick back and enjoy the magical world of Sarah Dippity.

11 a.m., Friday, July 26

Dino Detectives

for all ages * Who does not like to learn about and listen to stories about dinosaurs? We’ll pick our favorites, investigate their footprints and make our own dinosaur track “fossils.”

3 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 Blythewood | 691-9806

Prescription Paws

for all ages

Teoti Anderson will teach children how to be safe around dogs, especially when encountering strays.

Children will get to practice their skills with trained Pet Partner therapy dogs.

5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10 Ballentine | 781-5026

City of Reptiles for all ages Join reptile specialist David Bookman and his City of Reptiles from snakes to iguanas.

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11 a.m., Friday, July 12 Southeast | 776-0855

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Pajamarama Puppets for all ages Watch an evening version of your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets. Wear your pajamas if you like!

6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 29 & August 26 Movies with The Nick for all ages Watch a great family film and after, try some movie-inspired fun hosted by our special guests from The Nickelodeon.

2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 24 – The Secret Garden (G) Afternoon of Puppets for all ages Enjoy your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets.

3:30 p.m., Thursday, August 7 Blythewood | 691-9806 Bunny Party for all ages * Fun and games with your favorite characters Max and Ruby!

3 p.m., Tuesday, July 23 Porkchop Productions for all ages Pork Chop Productions presents a fanciful adaptation of the classic folk tale, The Three Goats Gruff.

10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25 Cooper | 787-3462 Hands on Art with CMA for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9 Cooper Puppet Playhouse for all ages Join us for the latest production of the Cooper Puppet Playhouse.

3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23

3 p.m., Tuesday, July 23 Eastover | 353-8584

Eastover | 353-8584 Story Squad for all ages This band of actors, musicians and visual artists creates a theatrical and educational feast for ears and eyes that will have the entire family rocking.

11 a.m., Saturday, July 13 Family Picture Book Night for all ages Join us for a night of picture book fun, food and festivities!

5:30 p.m., Mondays, July 1 & August 5 Family Game Day for all ages Drop in for an afternoon of board games and puzzles. Bring your favorite game or enjoy our selection.

3 p.m., Saturday, July 6 Lights, Camera, Action for all ages Cool off with an afternoon movie at the library.

3 p.m., Thursdays, July 18 & August 8 Morning of Puppets for all ages Join us for stories, songs and puppets as the Eastover Players proudly present their rendition of classic fairytales.

10 a.m., Thursday, August 7 North Main | 754-7734 Family Picture Book Night for all ages 5 p.m., Thursdays, July 11 & August 1 Kazoobie for all ages The “King of Kazoos” brings music, comedy and fun together for everyone to enjoy.

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9 Hooray for the USA for all ages Enjoy patriotic songs and crafts.

11 a.m., Tuesday, July 2 Summer Reading Challenge Awards Ceremony for all ages Celebrate your reading success at a special awards ceremony.

3 p.m., Saturday, August 17

Pigskin Poets for all ages Grab your visors and come on down as Spurrier’s Gamecocks take the field for reading and more!

3 p.m., Friday, July 12 Main | 929-3434

Northeast | 736-6575 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 * Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess!

10:30 a.m., Fridays, July 5 & August 2 Water Balloon Sports Join us for outdoor games where everyone’s bound to get drenched.

3 - 5 p.m., Fridays, July 12 & August 9 Porkchop Productions for all ages 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25 Sandhills | 699-9230 Catch the Reading Bug birth to age 12 Be on the lookout for hidden bugs in the children’s materials. You’ll be entered to win a great prize at the end of the summer!

June 1 – August 17 Talk with Your Hands birth to age 5 * Open up a new world of communication with this introduction to American Sign Language.

3 p.m., Mondays, June 10 – July 15 Exceptional You for all ages * Stories and songs for children with special needs and their families. Please call ahead to let us know how we can accommodate your child.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 2 – 30 Story Squad for all ages 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10 Southeast | 776-0855 Kazoobie for all ages 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 I Scream, You Scream, We All Want Ice Cream for all ages Celebrate national ice cream month with stories and Neapolitan treats.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 10 Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders birth to 5 Crawl, tumble, sing, solve puzzles and hear stories while improving social skills.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays July 10 & 24 and August 14 & 28 A Morning of Puppets for all ages 11 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17

Let’s Have a Beach Party for all ages Enjoy the hot day with a cool party!

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, July 20 Lullabies by Moonlight for all ages An evening of music and stories.

6:30 – 7 p.m., Monday, July 22 An Afternoon with the Museum for all ages Join members from the Columbia Museum of Art for stories and crafts.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 30 History for a Day for all ages Live the journey! Experience the culture through original artifacts, crafts, stories and more.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturdays • August 3: Hispanic Americans • August 10: African Americans • August 17: Native Americans • August 24: Asian Americans YOU DUG IT! for all ages Celebrate and get rewarded for your summer reading. Bring your reading medals.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 5 Lights, Camera, Action for all ages Wear your PJs for an evening viewing of Hotel Transylvania (PG).

6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, August 12 Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party for all ages Wrap up the summer with music, fun and prizes for the whole family. Bring your beach chairs and join us for an outdoor concert featuring nationally known children’s rock sensation Lunch Money.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Saturday, August 17 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Lights, Camera, Action! for all ages Bring the whole family for a special screening of your favorite movies.

3 p.m., Saturdays • July 13 - Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) • August 10 - Despicable Me (PG)

Steve Weeks

for all ages “Kindie” musician Steve Weeks brings his hit tunes to your library!

Tuesday, July 16 • 10:30 a.m., St. Andrews • 3:30 p.m., Cooper

Fran Sanderson – Storyteller for all ages Singing Librarian Fran Sanderson and her traveling guitar make a return appearance for this one-of-a-kind storytime.

Enjoy singing, dancing and stories that are sure to strike just the right note.

11 a.m., Friday, July 19 Wheatley | 799-5873

Kids Speak Spanish for ages 3-8 Kids will have fun learning basic Spanish vocabulary through bilingual stories, songs, fingerplays and games. Join us for one or all of the following themes:

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays • July 23: Colors • July 30: Animals • August 6: My Body • August 13: Food St. Andrews | 772-6675

Shadow Stories for ages 5-12 * Watch a shadow puppet performance and learn how to make your own shadow stories!

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 20 Northeast | 736-6575

Music and Movement! for ages 3-8 It’s all about the music! Join us for a fun storytime featuring music and movement.

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 6

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for families

for families Main | 929-3434 Reading Rumpus for all ages Talk, sing, read, write and play as we build your child’s early literacy skills.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 1 – 22 and August 5 – 19

Reading Buddies: Kindergarten Bound for children ages 4-5 Come join your special book buddy for reading fun and activities as you prepare for kindergarten.

Hands on Art with CMA for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young featuring special guests from the Columbia Museum of Art. Dress for a mess!

11 a.m., Fridays, July 5 & August 2

3 p.m., Tuesdays July 2 – August 6 North Main | 754-7734

Sarah Dippity for all ages Kick back and enjoy the magical world of Sarah Dippity.

11 a.m., Friday, July 26

Dino Detectives

for all ages * Who does not like to learn about and listen to stories about dinosaurs? We’ll pick our favorites, investigate their footprints and make our own dinosaur track “fossils.”

3 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 Blythewood | 691-9806

Prescription Paws

for all ages

Teoti Anderson will teach children how to be safe around dogs, especially when encountering strays.

Children will get to practice their skills with trained Pet Partner therapy dogs.

5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10 Ballentine | 781-5026

City of Reptiles for all ages Join reptile specialist David Bookman and his City of Reptiles from snakes to iguanas.

•

11 a.m., Friday, July 12 Southeast | 776-0855

•

Pajamarama Puppets for all ages Watch an evening version of your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets. Wear your pajamas if you like!

6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 29 & August 26 Movies with The Nick for all ages Watch a great family film and after, try some movie-inspired fun hosted by our special guests from The Nickelodeon.

2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 24 – The Secret Garden (G) Afternoon of Puppets for all ages Enjoy your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets.

3:30 p.m., Thursday, August 7 Blythewood | 691-9806 Bunny Party for all ages * Fun and games with your favorite characters Max and Ruby!

3 p.m., Tuesday, July 23 Porkchop Productions for all ages Pork Chop Productions presents a fanciful adaptation of the classic folk tale, The Three Goats Gruff.

10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25 Cooper | 787-3462 Hands on Art with CMA for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9 Cooper Puppet Playhouse for all ages Join us for the latest production of the Cooper Puppet Playhouse.

3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23

3 p.m., Tuesday, July 23 Eastover | 353-8584

Eastover | 353-8584 Story Squad for all ages This band of actors, musicians and visual artists creates a theatrical and educational feast for ears and eyes that will have the entire family rocking.

11 a.m., Saturday, July 13 Family Picture Book Night for all ages Join us for a night of picture book fun, food and festivities!

5:30 p.m., Mondays, July 1 & August 5 Family Game Day for all ages Drop in for an afternoon of board games and puzzles. Bring your favorite game or enjoy our selection.

3 p.m., Saturday, July 6 Lights, Camera, Action for all ages Cool off with an afternoon movie at the library.

3 p.m., Thursdays, July 18 & August 8 Morning of Puppets for all ages Join us for stories, songs and puppets as the Eastover Players proudly present their rendition of classic fairytales.

10 a.m., Thursday, August 7 North Main | 754-7734 Family Picture Book Night for all ages 5 p.m., Thursdays, July 11 & August 1 Kazoobie for all ages The “King of Kazoos” brings music, comedy and fun together for everyone to enjoy.

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9 Hooray for the USA for all ages Enjoy patriotic songs and crafts.

11 a.m., Tuesday, July 2 Summer Reading Challenge Awards Ceremony for all ages Celebrate your reading success at a special awards ceremony.

3 p.m., Saturday, August 17

Pigskin Poets for all ages Grab your visors and come on down as Spurrier’s Gamecocks take the field for reading and more!

3 p.m., Friday, July 12 Main | 929-3434

Northeast | 736-6575 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 * Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess!

10:30 a.m., Fridays, July 5 & August 2 Water Balloon Sports Join us for outdoor games where everyone’s bound to get drenched.

3 - 5 p.m., Fridays, July 12 & August 9 Porkchop Productions for all ages 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 25 Sandhills | 699-9230 Catch the Reading Bug birth to age 12 Be on the lookout for hidden bugs in the children’s materials. You’ll be entered to win a great prize at the end of the summer!

June 1 – August 17 Talk with Your Hands birth to age 5 * Open up a new world of communication with this introduction to American Sign Language.

3 p.m., Mondays, June 10 – July 15 Exceptional You for all ages * Stories and songs for children with special needs and their families. Please call ahead to let us know how we can accommodate your child.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 2 – 30 Story Squad for all ages 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10 Southeast | 776-0855 Kazoobie for all ages 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 I Scream, You Scream, We All Want Ice Cream for all ages Celebrate national ice cream month with stories and Neapolitan treats.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 10 Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders birth to 5 Crawl, tumble, sing, solve puzzles and hear stories while improving social skills.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays July 10 & 24 and August 14 & 28 A Morning of Puppets for all ages 11 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17

Let’s Have a Beach Party for all ages Enjoy the hot day with a cool party!

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, July 20 Lullabies by Moonlight for all ages An evening of music and stories.

6:30 – 7 p.m., Monday, July 22 An Afternoon with the Museum for all ages Join members from the Columbia Museum of Art for stories and crafts.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 30 History for a Day for all ages Live the journey! Experience the culture through original artifacts, crafts, stories and more.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturdays • August 3: Hispanic Americans • August 10: African Americans • August 17: Native Americans • August 24: Asian Americans YOU DUG IT! for all ages Celebrate and get rewarded for your summer reading. Bring your reading medals.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 5 Lights, Camera, Action for all ages Wear your PJs for an evening viewing of Hotel Transylvania (PG).

6:30 – 8 p.m., Monday, August 12 Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party for all ages Wrap up the summer with music, fun and prizes for the whole family. Bring your beach chairs and join us for an outdoor concert featuring nationally known children’s rock sensation Lunch Money.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Saturday, August 17 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Lights, Camera, Action! for all ages Bring the whole family for a special screening of your favorite movies.

3 p.m., Saturdays • July 13 - Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) • August 10 - Despicable Me (PG)

Steve Weeks

for all ages “Kindie” musician Steve Weeks brings his hit tunes to your library!

Tuesday, July 16 • 10:30 a.m., St. Andrews • 3:30 p.m., Cooper

Fran Sanderson – Storyteller for all ages Singing Librarian Fran Sanderson and her traveling guitar make a return appearance for this one-of-a-kind storytime.

Enjoy singing, dancing and stories that are sure to strike just the right note.

11 a.m., Friday, July 19 Wheatley | 799-5873

Kids Speak Spanish for ages 3-8 Kids will have fun learning basic Spanish vocabulary through bilingual stories, songs, fingerplays and games. Join us for one or all of the following themes:

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays • July 23: Colors • July 30: Animals • August 6: My Body • August 13: Food St. Andrews | 772-6675

Shadow Stories for ages 5-12 * Watch a shadow puppet performance and learn how to make your own shadow stories!

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 20 Northeast | 736-6575

Music and Movement! for ages 3-8 It’s all about the music! Join us for a fun storytime featuring music and movement.

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 9 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 6

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storytimes

Family Storytime Stories, songs and much more.

Main | 929-3434 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays July 3 – 28 • 10:30 a.m., Saturdays July 6 – August 31 Ballentine | 781-5026 11 a.m., Fridays July 5 – August 30

for school-age children Main | 929-3434 Hello Baby! birth-23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 11 – August 29 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 2 – August 27

North Main | 754-7734 Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 16 – August 27

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten! Your child will gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 11 – August 29

Shooting Star Storytime for all ages Come to the library for starry stories and crafts.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 6

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.

10:30 a.m., Mondays, July 1 – August 28 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.

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 2 – August 27

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TAG Team for 5th-7th graders Join Richland Library’s first-ever Tween Advisory Group (TAG). 5th-7th graders are eligible to apply and earn volunteer hours.

3 p.m., Saturday, July 13 Ballentine | 781-5026 Tween Book Club for ages 9-12 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 9 & August 13 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * Get ideas on what to read next. Play games, perform puppet shows and make new friends while having fun!

3 p.m., Saturdays, July 13 & August 10 LEGO Dream Team: Transportation for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories and design your own vehicle. You could win a prize!

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17 LEGO Dream Team: Home & Garden for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories and create your dream house or garden.

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 31 2:30 p.m., Thursday, August 8 Can you Dig It? for ages 6-12 * Join us to read stories and learn fascinating facts about animals who dig and burrow.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20

to read. Kristi Sligh, a librarian at Richland Library

North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Fridays, July 5 – August 30

Wheatley | 799-5873 10:30 a.m., Fridays July 5 – August 30

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 3 – August 28 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 6 – August 31

Dogs Inspire Young Readers

Eastover | 353-8584 10 a.m., Wednesdays, July 3 – 31

St. Andrews | 772-6675 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays July 3 – August 28 • 11 a.m., Saturdays July 6 – August 31

Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10:30 – 11 a.m., Thursdays July 11 – August 22

Hello Baby! birth-23 months * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 11 – August 29

Cooper | 787-3462 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays July 11 – August 29 • 11 a.m., Saturdays July 6 – August 31

Southeast | 776-0855 • 11 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 13 • 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Wednesdays, August 7 & 21

Southeast | 776-0855 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30 – 7 p.m., Mondays July 8, 15 & 29 and August 12

* please register

Blythewood | 691-9806 10:30 a.m., Fridays July 5 – August 30

Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m., Saturdays July 6 – August 31

Northeast | 736-6575 Toddler Storytime * for ages 2-3 10:30, Thursdays, July 11 – August 29

Main | 929-3434 Paws for Reading for ages 6-9 Practice your reading with service dogs who love to listen to a good story!

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 20 & August 17

Sandhills, began the program two years ago after attending a conference and seeing its impact.

Off to School We Go for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories about the first day of school and make a craft.

3 p.m., Wednesday, August 14

Success stories include children reading books on their own for the very first time, struggling readers who improve their accuracy and children overcoming their fear of dogs.

Certified Pet Therapy dogs Josh and Nester belong to Warren and Lois Brussee, who are quick to relay that dogs are good listeners, never criticize and make reading aloud a pleasant experience for the children. In fact, studies show a 30 percent improvement in reading fluency after only 10 weeks in programs like this.

“So happy we do this program–this branch is so great!” said Lynn Wright, whose daughter, Katherine, participates.

Richland Library currently offers Read to a Dog at Sandhills, Cooper and Main, where children sign up for 15-minutes slots to read to dogs. Want to learn more? Call 929-3434.

Cooper | 787-3462 Shredded Book Challenge for ages 6-12 Take a look and see if you can figure out what book was shredded. A winner will be drawn from the correct entries.

July 1 - 31 Yoga for Kids for ages 6-12 * Yoga isn’t just for adults! Develop a strong, flexible body and mind. Wear loose, comfortable clothes to class!

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 10 & 24 READ to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice your reading and get ready to start school with a furry friend!

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 11 – August 29

North Main | 754-7734 A Day of Crafts and More for ages 9-12 * Relax with a day of crafts and stories.

11 a.m., Tuesday, August 6 Northeast | 736-6575 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more, all using LEGOs! 3:30 p.m., Mondays, July 8 & August 12 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 Explore with the Mad Scientist for ages 7-12 * Learn about science while making cool projects.

2 p.m., Wednesdays, July 10, 17 & 24 Sandhills | 699-9230 READ to a Dog for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 5 – August 28 Pinkalicious for ages 6-12 * Stories, crafts and more with a pink palette.

3 p.m., Thursday, July 11 Summer Reading Challenge Award Ceremony for ages 6-12 Bring your reading medal to this celebration.

3 p.m., Friday, July 12 3 p.m., Saturday, August 3 Southeast | 776-0855 Camp WOW! for ages 9-12 * An adventure of thrills, fun and excitement.

2 – 4 p.m., Monday – Thursday, July 15 – 18 Nutritionally Fit with Earth Fare for ages 6 -12 A fun, nutritional workshop from our neighborhood health store.

2 – 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 17 Camp Half-Blood for ages 9-12 * Fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympian– can you survive this camp?

2 – 4 p.m., Friday, July 26 Paws for Reading for ages 6-12 11 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, July 31 It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane! Nope, It’s Captain Underpants! for ages 9-12 With a snap, laugh at the funny adventures of this superhero.

3 – 4 p.m., Thursday, August 1 St. Andrews | 772-6675 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 6 p.m., Thursdays, July 25 and August 29

Richland Library Battle of the Books 2013 for ages 9-12 Got trivia? Battle of the Books is the Richland Library Friends’ Summer Reading Challenge book trivia competition. Team registration is required. Please contact your location for details.

Battle of the Books Tournament 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, August 10 Richland Library Main

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10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 25 and August 1 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20 Southeast 6 p.m., Monday, July 15 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 17 12 p.m., Saturday, July 20 St. Andrews 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 10, 24 & 31

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storytimes

Family Storytime Stories, songs and much more.

Main | 929-3434 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays July 3 – 28 • 10:30 a.m., Saturdays July 6 – August 31 Ballentine | 781-5026 11 a.m., Fridays July 5 – August 30

for school-age children Main | 929-3434 Hello Baby! birth-23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 11 – August 29 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 2 – August 27

North Main | 754-7734 Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 16 – August 27

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten! Your child will gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 11 – August 29

Shooting Star Storytime for all ages Come to the library for starry stories and crafts.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 6

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.

10:30 a.m., Mondays, July 1 – August 28 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.

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 2 – August 27

Josh and Nester will make children and adults alike smile. As part of the Read to a Dog program, these furry friends are a great audience for children learning

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TAG Team for 5th-7th graders Join Richland Library’s first-ever Tween Advisory Group (TAG). 5th-7th graders are eligible to apply and earn volunteer hours.

3 p.m., Saturday, July 13 Ballentine | 781-5026 Tween Book Club for ages 9-12 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 9 & August 13 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * Get ideas on what to read next. Play games, perform puppet shows and make new friends while having fun!

3 p.m., Saturdays, July 13 & August 10 LEGO Dream Team: Transportation for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories and design your own vehicle. You could win a prize!

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 17 LEGO Dream Team: Home & Garden for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories and create your dream house or garden.

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 31 2:30 p.m., Thursday, August 8 Can you Dig It? for ages 6-12 * Join us to read stories and learn fascinating facts about animals who dig and burrow.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20

to read. Kristi Sligh, a librarian at Richland Library

North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Fridays, July 5 – August 30

Wheatley | 799-5873 10:30 a.m., Fridays July 5 – August 30

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 3 – August 28 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 6 – August 31

Dogs Inspire Young Readers

Eastover | 353-8584 10 a.m., Wednesdays, July 3 – 31

St. Andrews | 772-6675 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays July 3 – August 28 • 11 a.m., Saturdays July 6 – August 31

Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10:30 – 11 a.m., Thursdays July 11 – August 22

Hello Baby! birth-23 months * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 11 – August 29

Cooper | 787-3462 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays July 11 – August 29 • 11 a.m., Saturdays July 6 – August 31

Southeast | 776-0855 • 11 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, July 13 • 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Wednesdays, August 7 & 21

Southeast | 776-0855 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30 – 7 p.m., Mondays July 8, 15 & 29 and August 12

* please register

Blythewood | 691-9806 10:30 a.m., Fridays July 5 – August 30

Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m., Saturdays July 6 – August 31

Northeast | 736-6575 Toddler Storytime * for ages 2-3 10:30, Thursdays, July 11 – August 29

Main | 929-3434 Paws for Reading for ages 6-9 Practice your reading with service dogs who love to listen to a good story!

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 20 & August 17

Sandhills, began the program two years ago after attending a conference and seeing its impact.

Off to School We Go for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories about the first day of school and make a craft.

3 p.m., Wednesday, August 14

Success stories include children reading books on their own for the very first time, struggling readers who improve their accuracy and children overcoming their fear of dogs.

Certified Pet Therapy dogs Josh and Nester belong to Warren and Lois Brussee, who are quick to relay that dogs are good listeners, never criticize and make reading aloud a pleasant experience for the children. In fact, studies show a 30 percent improvement in reading fluency after only 10 weeks in programs like this.

“So happy we do this program–this branch is so great!” said Lynn Wright, whose daughter, Katherine, participates.

Richland Library currently offers Read to a Dog at Sandhills, Cooper and Main, where children sign up for 15-minutes slots to read to dogs. Want to learn more? Call 929-3434.

Cooper | 787-3462 Shredded Book Challenge for ages 6-12 Take a look and see if you can figure out what book was shredded. A winner will be drawn from the correct entries.

July 1 - 31 Yoga for Kids for ages 6-12 * Yoga isn’t just for adults! Develop a strong, flexible body and mind. Wear loose, comfortable clothes to class!

10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 10 & 24 READ to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice your reading and get ready to start school with a furry friend!

3:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 11 – August 29

North Main | 754-7734 A Day of Crafts and More for ages 9-12 * Relax with a day of crafts and stories.

11 a.m., Tuesday, August 6 Northeast | 736-6575 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more, all using LEGOs! 3:30 p.m., Mondays, July 8 & August 12 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 Explore with the Mad Scientist for ages 7-12 * Learn about science while making cool projects.

2 p.m., Wednesdays, July 10, 17 & 24 Sandhills | 699-9230 READ to a Dog for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 5 – August 28 Pinkalicious for ages 6-12 * Stories, crafts and more with a pink palette.

3 p.m., Thursday, July 11 Summer Reading Challenge Award Ceremony for ages 6-12 Bring your reading medal to this celebration.

3 p.m., Friday, July 12 3 p.m., Saturday, August 3 Southeast | 776-0855 Camp WOW! for ages 9-12 * An adventure of thrills, fun and excitement.

2 – 4 p.m., Monday – Thursday, July 15 – 18 Nutritionally Fit with Earth Fare for ages 6 -12 A fun, nutritional workshop from our neighborhood health store.

2 – 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 17 Camp Half-Blood for ages 9-12 * Fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympian– can you survive this camp?

2 – 4 p.m., Friday, July 26 Paws for Reading for ages 6-12 11 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, July 31 It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane! Nope, It’s Captain Underpants! for ages 9-12 With a snap, laugh at the funny adventures of this superhero.

3 – 4 p.m., Thursday, August 1 St. Andrews | 772-6675 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 6 p.m., Thursdays, July 25 and August 29

Richland Library Battle of the Books 2013 for ages 9-12 Got trivia? Battle of the Books is the Richland Library Friends’ Summer Reading Challenge book trivia competition. Team registration is required. Please contact your location for details.

Battle of the Books Tournament 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, August 10 Richland Library Main

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10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 25 and August 1 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20 Southeast 6 p.m., Monday, July 15 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 17 12 p.m., Saturday, July 20 St. Andrews 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 10, 24 & 31

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for teens Main | 929-3434 Teen Otaku Association The Teen Otaku Association is an anime club that comes together to watch and enjoy Manga.

6 p.m., Mondays, July 1 – August 26

Build A Better Booklist We are building a remote website of book recommendations by young people, for young people. Read and recommend your favorite books, movies and music with written reviews, and learn how to build a website firsthand to host your content.

3–5 p.m., Mondays July 1 - August 12 Northeast | 736-6575

Craft Café * Design t-shirts with the North Main staff.

11 a.m., Saturday, August 2 North Main | 754-7734

TAB: Back to School Drive It’s a party with a purpose. Join TAB for a back to school party and school supply drive! Donate and help Richland County students start the school year with new supplies.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 3 Main | 929-3434

Cooper Teen Book Club: Cosplay Party Cooper is kicking off a teens-only book group with a cosplay party! Come dressed as your favorite book, manga, anime or graphic novel character. There will be food and games; best costume takes home bragging rights!

3 p.m., Saturday, August 17

TAB: Book Swap Calling all teens! TAB is hosting a book swap and you’re invited. Bring one or more gently used teen books to trade-in for something you haven’t read yet. We’ll have yummy refreshments, too!

3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 6 Press Play Teen Cinema Series Enjoy blockbuster movies for FREE at the library this summer in a teens-only viewing.

Refreshments will be provided, so sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

6 p.m., Thursdays • July 18 - Pitch Perfect (PG-13) Rock out with the Barden Bellas as they compete against their male rivals on campus! Singing along required!

• August 8 - Warm Bodies (PG-13) Join us to watch the paranormal romantic zombie comedy Warm Bodies based on the novel by Isaac Marion.

It’s sure to be a scream!

Cooper | 787-3462 Shredded Book Challenge We have shredded a book. Take a look and see if you can figure out what book it was. A prize winner will be drawn from the correct entries. (No library books were harmed in the making of this program!)

July 1 - 31 TAB Richland Library Cooper’s Teen Advisory Board meets once a month to discuss ideas for programming and help get the word out about library events.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 27 & August 24

Eastover | 353-8584 Library CSI Are you a super sleuth with a knack for knowing whodunit? Are your skills as sharp as the CSI teams? Then join us for a night of mystery and intrigue as we put your detective mojo to the test.

6:30 p.m., Monday, July 15 * please register

North Main | 754-7734 Hooked on Crocheting * Learn the basics of crocheting and make something cool to wear.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 20 & August 24 Northeast | 736-6575 Y.O.S.H.I. Anime Club The Youth Organization for Selection of Hypnotic Illustrations wants you! We select anime to watch together in a relaxed setting. We also discuss manga.

6 – 8 p.m., Wednesdays, July 3 – August 28 Stop Motion Animation Bring inanimate objects to life using the library’s Ready Animator stations. We’ll show you how to create your own stop motion film and unveil on YouTube.

3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, July 18 & August 15 Play It Loud Bring your friends and make some noise playing WiiU games projected on the wall or gather around for tabletop games.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturdays, July 20 & August 17 Manga Book Club Your shonen addiction has a friend. Your shojo obsession has a place to squeal.

4 – 5 p.m., Fridays • July 26 - Strobe Edge by Io Sakisaka • August 23 - One Piece by Eiichiro Oda Sandhills | 699-9230 Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

Answer the questions to see if you need to go back to fifth grade. One lucky winner per week will be entered into a drawing for an end-of-summer prize.

Through August 18 Teen Book Group Join other teens to discuss your favorite books. Enjoy snacks, an activity & great conversation!

3 p.m., Saturday, July 27 6 p.m., Thursday, August 15 Southeast | 776-0855 Hablamos Spanish Conversation Club Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of every month and enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays July 3 & 17 and August 7 & 21

Stop Motion Animation * Bring inanimate objects to life using the library’s Ready Animator stations. We’ll show you how to create your own stop motion film and unveil on YouTube.

Spaces are limited so register now.

10 a.m. - noon, Fridays, July 5 & 26 Read. Think. Thrive. Teen Book Club * Begin the broadening of your personal lifetime booklist. We’ll read and discuss some juicy, award winning books.

11 a.m. – noon, Thursdays July 11 & August 8

The Running Dream Wendelin Van Draanen Recommended by Christina Fuller-Gregory Teen Services Librarian Finish line, tailwind, headwind, starting line: these words

Guitar Club Bring your instrument and jam out with others or participate in an informal beginning group lesson to get you started.

4 – 5 p.m.

Saturdays, July 13 & August 10 Tuesdays, July 23 & August 13

are familiar to Jessica. They are running words, words associated with speed, agility and most importantly mobility. So when a life altering bus accident causes Jessica to lose a leg, she believes that her running dreams are over. Sure there’s the possibility of walking again, but who cares about walking when all you want to do is run?

Teen Cinema What better way to spend a hot afternoon than to sit back and see a good flick?

Pizza served at the beginning of film and popcorn throughout.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, July 20 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Chess Club Show us your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club.

Participate in a casual game or a tournament and meet some of best players in your area.

6 p.m., Mondays, July 1 – August 26 Guitar Club 7 p.m., Thursdays, July 11 & August 8 Manga Mania! * Attention Manga lovers! Graphic novels and movies will be available for perusing and check out. Watch movies with English dubbing and the original Japanese. Talk, recommend and socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments will be available including Pocky!

3 p.m., Wednesdays July 17 and August 7 & 21 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 23

It’s also not helping that everyone around her seems unsure of what to say. Is she invisible? When Jessica becomes friends with Rosa, a classmate with cerebral palsy, she realizes that she’s never even bothered to speak to Rosa before her own amputation. Armed with this revelation, and a desire to give Rosa a platform, Jessica begins to envision a new life for herself that just might include running again. Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award, and a 2013-2014 S.C. Young Adult Book Award nominee, The Running Dream is a must-read book that teaches the power of friendship, self-discovery, and perseverance.

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What Can’t Wait by Ashley Hope Perez

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Boy21 by Matthew Quick

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Hidden by Helen Frost

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for teens

for teens Main | 929-3434 Teen Otaku Association The Teen Otaku Association is an anime club that comes together to watch and enjoy Manga.

6 p.m., Mondays, July 1 – August 26

Build A Better Booklist We are building a remote website of book recommendations by young people, for young people. Read and recommend your favorite books, movies and music with written reviews, and learn how to build a website firsthand to host your content.

3–5 p.m., Mondays July 1 - August 12 Northeast | 736-6575

Craft Café * Design t-shirts with the North Main staff.

11 a.m., Saturday, August 2 North Main | 754-7734

TAB: Back to School Drive It’s a party with a purpose. Join TAB for a back to school party and school supply drive! Donate and help Richland County students start the school year with new supplies.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 3 Main | 929-3434

Cooper Teen Book Club: Cosplay Party Cooper is kicking off a teens-only book group with a cosplay party! Come dressed as your favorite book, manga, anime or graphic novel character. There will be food and games; best costume takes home bragging rights!

3 p.m., Saturday, August 17

TAB: Book Swap Calling all teens! TAB is hosting a book swap and you’re invited. Bring one or more gently used teen books to trade-in for something you haven’t read yet. We’ll have yummy refreshments, too!

3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 6 Press Play Teen Cinema Series Enjoy blockbuster movies for FREE at the library this summer in a teens-only viewing.

Refreshments will be provided, so sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

6 p.m., Thursdays • July 18 - Pitch Perfect (PG-13) Rock out with the Barden Bellas as they compete against their male rivals on campus! Singing along required!

• August 8 - Warm Bodies (PG-13) Join us to watch the paranormal romantic zombie comedy Warm Bodies based on the novel by Isaac Marion.

It’s sure to be a scream!

Cooper | 787-3462 Shredded Book Challenge We have shredded a book. Take a look and see if you can figure out what book it was. A prize winner will be drawn from the correct entries. (No library books were harmed in the making of this program!)

July 1 - 31 TAB Richland Library Cooper’s Teen Advisory Board meets once a month to discuss ideas for programming and help get the word out about library events.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 27 & August 24

Eastover | 353-8584 Library CSI Are you a super sleuth with a knack for knowing whodunit? Are your skills as sharp as the CSI teams? Then join us for a night of mystery and intrigue as we put your detective mojo to the test.

6:30 p.m., Monday, July 15 * please register

North Main | 754-7734 Hooked on Crocheting * Learn the basics of crocheting and make something cool to wear.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 20 & August 24 Northeast | 736-6575 Y.O.S.H.I. Anime Club The Youth Organization for Selection of Hypnotic Illustrations wants you! We select anime to watch together in a relaxed setting. We also discuss manga.

6 – 8 p.m., Wednesdays, July 3 – August 28 Stop Motion Animation Bring inanimate objects to life using the library’s Ready Animator stations. We’ll show you how to create your own stop motion film and unveil on YouTube.

3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, July 18 & August 15 Play It Loud Bring your friends and make some noise playing WiiU games projected on the wall or gather around for tabletop games.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturdays, July 20 & August 17 Manga Book Club Your shonen addiction has a friend. Your shojo obsession has a place to squeal.

4 – 5 p.m., Fridays • July 26 - Strobe Edge by Io Sakisaka • August 23 - One Piece by Eiichiro Oda Sandhills | 699-9230 Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

Answer the questions to see if you need to go back to fifth grade. One lucky winner per week will be entered into a drawing for an end-of-summer prize.

Through August 18 Teen Book Group Join other teens to discuss your favorite books. Enjoy snacks, an activity & great conversation!

3 p.m., Saturday, July 27 6 p.m., Thursday, August 15 Southeast | 776-0855 Hablamos Spanish Conversation Club Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of every month and enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays July 3 & 17 and August 7 & 21

Stop Motion Animation * Bring inanimate objects to life using the library’s Ready Animator stations. We’ll show you how to create your own stop motion film and unveil on YouTube.

Spaces are limited so register now.

10 a.m. - noon, Fridays, July 5 & 26 Read. Think. Thrive. Teen Book Club * Begin the broadening of your personal lifetime booklist. We’ll read and discuss some juicy, award winning books.

11 a.m. – noon, Thursdays July 11 & August 8

The Running Dream Wendelin Van Draanen Recommended by Christina Fuller-Gregory Teen Services Librarian Finish line, tailwind, headwind, starting line: these words

Guitar Club Bring your instrument and jam out with others or participate in an informal beginning group lesson to get you started.

4 – 5 p.m.

Saturdays, July 13 & August 10 Tuesdays, July 23 & August 13

are familiar to Jessica. They are running words, words associated with speed, agility and most importantly mobility. So when a life altering bus accident causes Jessica to lose a leg, she believes that her running dreams are over. Sure there’s the possibility of walking again, but who cares about walking when all you want to do is run?

Teen Cinema What better way to spend a hot afternoon than to sit back and see a good flick?

Pizza served at the beginning of film and popcorn throughout.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, July 20 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Chess Club Show us your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club.

Participate in a casual game or a tournament and meet some of best players in your area.

6 p.m., Mondays, July 1 – August 26 Guitar Club 7 p.m., Thursdays, July 11 & August 8 Manga Mania! * Attention Manga lovers! Graphic novels and movies will be available for perusing and check out. Watch movies with English dubbing and the original Japanese. Talk, recommend and socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments will be available including Pocky!

3 p.m., Wednesdays July 17 and August 7 & 21 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 23

It’s also not helping that everyone around her seems unsure of what to say. Is she invisible? When Jessica becomes friends with Rosa, a classmate with cerebral palsy, she realizes that she’s never even bothered to speak to Rosa before her own amputation. Armed with this revelation, and a desire to give Rosa a platform, Jessica begins to envision a new life for herself that just might include running again. Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award, and a 2013-2014 S.C. Young Adult Book Award nominee, The Running Dream is a must-read book that teaches the power of friendship, self-discovery, and perseverance.

If you like this book you may also like: •

What Can’t Wait by Ashley Hope Perez

•

Boy21 by Matthew Quick

•

Hidden by Helen Frost

* please register

Cooper | 787-3462

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for adults

American Sign Language Learn and practice ASL in an informal conversational setting. For all fluency levels.

5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays July 3 – August 28 Sandhills | 699-9230

Jazzy Hip-Hop *

Join Shayne Kinloch from the Essence of Dance Company to learn Jazz and Hip Hop steps and expressions that can be enjoyed in any dance setting!

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturdays July 13 & 27 Northeast | 736-6575

Learn THAT Dance!

When that familiar song starts, wouldn’t it be fun to jump in and dance with the crowd, instead of watching and wondering what everyone is doing? We’ll teach you today’s most popular group line dances, including the Wobble, Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle and yes, maybe even that old Electric Slide.

6:30 p.m., Monday, July 22 Main | 231-6329

Juices, Smoothies, and (Raw) Sweets Sharon Wright, co-owner and chef at the Good Life Café, will return to Richland Library to demonstrate some delicious juice and smoothie recipes and raw desserts. Learn how to feel great, look younger and have abundant energy with these delicious and healthy treats.

6 p.m., Thursday, August 22 Main | 231-6329

for adults Main | 231-6329 3 Rivers Lecture Learn how our 3 rivers–the Broad, Saluda, and Congaree–continue to nurture our communities at this fascinating prelude to the 3 Rivers Music Festival. A Q & A session will follow the lecture and local fine art, inspired by the rivers, will be on display.

6 p.m., Wednesday, July 10 Bostick Auditorium iPick Film Series: Mama (PG-13) Annabel and Lucas are faced with the challenge of raising his young nieces that were left alone in the forest for five years... but how alone were they?

3 p.m., Sunday, July 14 Summer Concert Series with Duda Lucena Enjoy an evening of live Brazilian music with Duda Lucena. Visit dudalucena.com for more information.

7 p.m., Thursday, July 18 Altered Books: Create Funky Art Out of Books! * Use a book as your canvas to create funky original artwork that you’ll want to display.

Supplies provided.

6:30 p.m., Monday, July 29 eReady Café Learn to download library ebooks to your device as well as discover the best in educational apps for your family!

Bring your device and your questions for a session on how to be eSavvy in this technological world. Light refreshments provided.

11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 10 Summer Concert Series with the Dick Goodwin Quartet Join us for our final summer concert featuring the big band music of the Dick Goodwin Quartet. Visit goodwinmusics. com for more information.

7 p.m., Thursday, August 15 Bad Art Night: Bad Movie Edition!

Join other 20 and 30 somethings in creating sub-par art while watching the terribly awesome Pauly Shore classic, Encino Man. Worst art of the night wins an even more hideous prize. We’ll provide the supplies and snacks!

7 p.m., Tuesday, August 20 * please register

Cooper | 787-3462 Telling Your Story: A Family History Writer’s Group * Interested in writing your family history?

Meet with other writers monthly for ideas and critiques.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 15 & August 19 Socially Savvy * Want to learn what has people so obsessed with Facebook or why everyone is tweeting? Join us as we learn the ins and outs of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, August 20 & 27 North Main | 754-7734 Basket Weaving * Learn the art of pine needle basket weaving.

11 a.m., Wednesdays, July 3 – August 28 North Main’s Open Mic Night North Main’s Club El Libros opens its doors to Open Mic Night for the public.

If you write poetry, music, songs, comedy or choreograph dance, here’s your chance to show us what you’ve got! Come by or call to sign up.

6 p.m., Thursday, July 18 Evening of Jazz: Featuring Saxophonist Dante Lewis Come to North Main’s Club El Libros to enjoy a relaxing evening of the sultry sounds of Saxophonist Dante Lewis.

7 p.m., Thursday, July 25 Northeast | 736-6575 LitWits Writers Group Whether you’re on the verge of completing a great novel or trying to find your creative spark, you will find friends among the Litwits. Open to anyone with a story to tell.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturdays, July 6 & August 3 The Science of Handwriting Analysis * Mr. Earl Dean and Dr. Elizabeth Bartlett, certified graphoanalysts, will explore what your handwriting says about your personality and how you communicate.

7 – 8 p.m., Thursday, August 1 Fabric Ornament Workshop * Join Louise Giebner to learn how to create an easy folded fabric ornament that doesn’t require any sewing. Supplies provided.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, August 10

Sandhills | 699-9230 Redneck in Red China: An American Southerner’s Life in Modern China Columbia resident Dan Trotter lives in China for part of the year. Learn how an American Southerner adapts to a very different part of the world!

7 p.m., Thursday, July 25

*

History with Humor Richland Library Literary Resident Heads for the Golden State For nearly 20 years, Richland Library Literary Resident Howard Burnham has delighted thousands

Tai Chi Tai chi improves balance and coordination.

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

10 – 11 a.m., Fridays, July 5 – August 30

of library goers with his one-man characterizations, reenactments and comical parodies. Tackling the likes of C.S. Lewis, Alfred Hitchcock, Ian Fleming and beyond, Burnham’s performances transcend

Let’s Speak English!

Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment.

11 a.m. – noon, Tuesdays, July 2 – August 27 Southeast | 776-0855 YOU Are Not Alone: A Parent Rap Session 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., Wednesday, July 24 Coffee, Donuts and a Movie Beat the heat of summer with a viewing of the classic 1961 hit: A Raisin in the Sun (PG).

Noon – 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27

generations—defining the true power of storytelling.

Help us bid Burnham farewell at his last two Richland Library performances before he and his family depart for a new adventure in California.

Hitchcock in Hollywood Alfred Hitchcock, portrayed

by Literary Resident Howard Burnham, surveys his Hollywood years and his love-hate relationship with Tinsel Town.

7 p.m., Tuesday, July 9

Bondmaker: Shaken Not Stirred Have you ever wondered if “M” had a real-life counterpart? Find out when Literary Resident Howard Burnham presents the lives and times of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond.

Southeast | 776-0855

7 p.m., Thursday, July 11

* please register

Sandhills | 699-9230

BOOK CLUBS Main | 929-3457 Great Book Discussion Group • Othello by William Shakespeare Wednesday, July 10 • Of Justice and Injustice

by David Hume Wednesday, August 14

Cooper | 787-3426

Vista Book Group • The God of Small Things

by Arundhati Roy 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 24 • Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Wednesday, August 28

Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Club 7 p.m., Wednesdays July 10: A Land More Kind Than Home

by Wiley Cash August 14: The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani

Ballentine | 781-5026 Bookin’ It in Ballentine 6:30 p.m, Wednesdays July 31 & August 28

Cooper Branch Book Club * 10 a.m., Mondays, July 1 & August 5 Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays, July 11

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Book Banter Book Club * • The Light Between Oceans

by ML Stedman 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 •

Insane City by Dave Berry 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 13

Third Thursday Book Club 1 p.m., Thursday, July 18 & August 15 * please register

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for adults

American Sign Language Learn and practice ASL in an informal conversational setting. For all fluency levels.

5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays July 3 – August 28 Sandhills | 699-9230

Jazzy Hip-Hop *

Join Shayne Kinloch from the Essence of Dance Company to learn Jazz and Hip Hop steps and expressions that can be enjoyed in any dance setting!

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturdays July 13 & 27 Northeast | 736-6575

Learn THAT Dance!

When that familiar song starts, wouldn’t it be fun to jump in and dance with the crowd, instead of watching and wondering what everyone is doing? We’ll teach you today’s most popular group line dances, including the Wobble, Cha Cha Slide, Cupid Shuffle and yes, maybe even that old Electric Slide.

6:30 p.m., Monday, July 22 Main | 231-6329

Juices, Smoothies, and (Raw) Sweets Sharon Wright, co-owner and chef at the Good Life Café, will return to Richland Library to demonstrate some delicious juice and smoothie recipes and raw desserts. Learn how to feel great, look younger and have abundant energy with these delicious and healthy treats.

6 p.m., Thursday, August 22 Main | 231-6329

for adults Main | 231-6329 3 Rivers Lecture Learn how our 3 rivers–the Broad, Saluda, and Congaree–continue to nurture our communities at this fascinating prelude to the 3 Rivers Music Festival. A Q & A session will follow the lecture and local fine art, inspired by the rivers, will be on display.

6 p.m., Wednesday, July 10 Bostick Auditorium iPick Film Series: Mama (PG-13) Annabel and Lucas are faced with the challenge of raising his young nieces that were left alone in the forest for five years... but how alone were they?

3 p.m., Sunday, July 14 Summer Concert Series with Duda Lucena Enjoy an evening of live Brazilian music with Duda Lucena. Visit dudalucena.com for more information.

7 p.m., Thursday, July 18 Altered Books: Create Funky Art Out of Books! * Use a book as your canvas to create funky original artwork that you’ll want to display.

Supplies provided.

6:30 p.m., Monday, July 29 eReady Café Learn to download library ebooks to your device as well as discover the best in educational apps for your family!

Bring your device and your questions for a session on how to be eSavvy in this technological world. Light refreshments provided.

11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 10 Summer Concert Series with the Dick Goodwin Quartet Join us for our final summer concert featuring the big band music of the Dick Goodwin Quartet. Visit goodwinmusics. com for more information.

7 p.m., Thursday, August 15 Bad Art Night: Bad Movie Edition!

Join other 20 and 30 somethings in creating sub-par art while watching the terribly awesome Pauly Shore classic, Encino Man. Worst art of the night wins an even more hideous prize. We’ll provide the supplies and snacks!

7 p.m., Tuesday, August 20 * please register

Cooper | 787-3462 Telling Your Story: A Family History Writer’s Group * Interested in writing your family history?

Meet with other writers monthly for ideas and critiques.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 15 & August 19 Socially Savvy * Want to learn what has people so obsessed with Facebook or why everyone is tweeting? Join us as we learn the ins and outs of social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, August 20 & 27 North Main | 754-7734 Basket Weaving * Learn the art of pine needle basket weaving.

11 a.m., Wednesdays, July 3 – August 28 North Main’s Open Mic Night North Main’s Club El Libros opens its doors to Open Mic Night for the public.

If you write poetry, music, songs, comedy or choreograph dance, here’s your chance to show us what you’ve got! Come by or call to sign up.

6 p.m., Thursday, July 18 Evening of Jazz: Featuring Saxophonist Dante Lewis Come to North Main’s Club El Libros to enjoy a relaxing evening of the sultry sounds of Saxophonist Dante Lewis.

7 p.m., Thursday, July 25 Northeast | 736-6575 LitWits Writers Group Whether you’re on the verge of completing a great novel or trying to find your creative spark, you will find friends among the Litwits. Open to anyone with a story to tell.

3 – 5 p.m., Saturdays, July 6 & August 3 The Science of Handwriting Analysis * Mr. Earl Dean and Dr. Elizabeth Bartlett, certified graphoanalysts, will explore what your handwriting says about your personality and how you communicate.

7 – 8 p.m., Thursday, August 1 Fabric Ornament Workshop * Join Louise Giebner to learn how to create an easy folded fabric ornament that doesn’t require any sewing. Supplies provided.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, August 10

Sandhills | 699-9230 Redneck in Red China: An American Southerner’s Life in Modern China Columbia resident Dan Trotter lives in China for part of the year. Learn how an American Southerner adapts to a very different part of the world!

7 p.m., Thursday, July 25

*

History with Humor Richland Library Literary Resident Heads for the Golden State For nearly 20 years, Richland Library Literary Resident Howard Burnham has delighted thousands

Tai Chi Tai chi improves balance and coordination.

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

10 – 11 a.m., Fridays, July 5 – August 30

of library goers with his one-man characterizations, reenactments and comical parodies. Tackling the likes of C.S. Lewis, Alfred Hitchcock, Ian Fleming and beyond, Burnham’s performances transcend

Let’s Speak English!

Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment.

11 a.m. – noon, Tuesdays, July 2 – August 27 Southeast | 776-0855 YOU Are Not Alone: A Parent Rap Session 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., Wednesday, July 24 Coffee, Donuts and a Movie Beat the heat of summer with a viewing of the classic 1961 hit: A Raisin in the Sun (PG).

Noon – 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27

generations—defining the true power of storytelling.

Help us bid Burnham farewell at his last two Richland Library performances before he and his family depart for a new adventure in California.

Hitchcock in Hollywood Alfred Hitchcock, portrayed

by Literary Resident Howard Burnham, surveys his Hollywood years and his love-hate relationship with Tinsel Town.

7 p.m., Tuesday, July 9

Bondmaker: Shaken Not Stirred Have you ever wondered if “M” had a real-life counterpart? Find out when Literary Resident Howard Burnham presents the lives and times of Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond.

Southeast | 776-0855

7 p.m., Thursday, July 11

* please register

Sandhills | 699-9230

BOOK CLUBS Main | 929-3457 Great Book Discussion Group • Othello by William Shakespeare Wednesday, July 10 • Of Justice and Injustice

by David Hume Wednesday, August 14

Cooper | 787-3426

Vista Book Group • The God of Small Things

by Arundhati Roy 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 24 • Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Wednesday, August 28

Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Club 7 p.m., Wednesdays July 10: A Land More Kind Than Home

by Wiley Cash August 14: The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani

Ballentine | 781-5026 Bookin’ It in Ballentine 6:30 p.m, Wednesdays July 31 & August 28

Cooper Branch Book Club * 10 a.m., Mondays, July 1 & August 5 Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays, July 11

St. Andrews | 772-6675 Book Banter Book Club * • The Light Between Oceans

by ML Stedman 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 •

Insane City by Dave Berry 7 p.m., Tuesday, August 13

Third Thursday Book Club 1 p.m., Thursday, July 18 & August 15 * please register

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summer reading challenge Computer Basics Main | 929-3457 Microsoft Word (2010) Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010.

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 • 10 a.m., Friday, August 2 Introduction to Computers I Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a selfpaced tutorial.

• 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13 • 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 5 Microsoft PowerPoint (2010) Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2010). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images.

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 • 10 a.m., Friday, August 9

Sew Divine

Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters!

Main | 231-6329 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 9 & 23 and August 13 & 27 Ballentine | 781-5026 6 p.m., every Thursday North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Thursdays July 18 and August 1 & 15

Northeast | 736-6575 11 – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 9, 16 & August 13, 20

Introduction to Computers II Learn how to perform basic computer tasks using Microsoft Windows. Open programs and learn how to edit and organize files.

• 10 a.m., Saturday, July 20 • 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 12 Microsoft Excel (2010) Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2010).

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23 • 10 a.m., Friday, August 16

Internet Basics Become familiar with using a Web browser to view information on the Internet. Learn how to use search engines, such as Google, to find information.

6:30 p.m., Monday, August 19

Northeast | 736-6575 Microsoft Word (2010) Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010.

10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, July10 Introduction to Computers I * 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, July 17 Introduction to Computers II * 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, July 24 Internet Basics * 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, August 7 Email Basics * 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, August 8 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) * 10 a.m. – Noon, Wednesday, August 14

Children, Teens and Adults – there’s still time! * please register

Email Basics Become familiar with using electronic mail to create, send and receive messages. Learn how to save contacts and tips for identifying junk mail.

10 a.m., Saturday, July 27

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 2 – August 27

1 p.m., Thursdays July 18, August 1 & 15

Earn prizes by reading for 25 hours or completing your own personal challenge this summer. Visit RichlandLibrary.com/summer for more information.

How to Participate Sign up at any Richland Library location or register online at RichlandLibrary.com/summer.

Start reading! Keep track of your hours online or on your SRC record.

Read for 25 Hours? Celebrate and claim your prize at any Richland Library location.

Southeast | 776-0855

St. Andrews | 772-6675 *

HALLENGE

Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) Learn intermediate skills for Microsoft Word (2010), such as creating lists, using headers and footers, working with tables, and adding pictures and graphics.

10 a.m., Friday, August 23

Sandhills | 699-9230

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 2 – August 27

Richland Library Friends’ 2013 SUMMER READING

Always Open. Access Freely.

RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM

Or Create your Own Challenge!

Set a personal goal: “I will read all the books in a series.” Or “I will download and read three books on my e-reader.”

Or “I’m going to finish War and Peace this summer!”

Meet your goal and claim your prize at any Richland Library location.

Richland Library offers materials in all formats – books, eBooks, audiobooks and more.

Read, download and listen freely this summer!

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series for adults

summer reading challenge Computer Basics Main | 929-3457 Microsoft Word (2010) Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010.

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 • 10 a.m., Friday, August 2 Introduction to Computers I Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a selfpaced tutorial.

• 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13 • 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 5 Microsoft PowerPoint (2010) Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2010). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images.

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 • 10 a.m., Friday, August 9

Sew Divine

Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters!

Main | 231-6329 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 9 & 23 and August 13 & 27 Ballentine | 781-5026 6 p.m., every Thursday North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Thursdays July 18 and August 1 & 15

Northeast | 736-6575 11 – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 9, 16 & August 13, 20

Introduction to Computers II Learn how to perform basic computer tasks using Microsoft Windows. Open programs and learn how to edit and organize files.

• 10 a.m., Saturday, July 20 • 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 12 Microsoft Excel (2010) Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2010).

• 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 23 • 10 a.m., Friday, August 16

Internet Basics Become familiar with using a Web browser to view information on the Internet. Learn how to use search engines, such as Google, to find information.

6:30 p.m., Monday, August 19

Northeast | 736-6575 Microsoft Word (2010) Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010.

10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, July10 Introduction to Computers I * 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, July 17 Introduction to Computers II * 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, July 24 Internet Basics * 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, August 7 Email Basics * 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, August 8 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) * 10 a.m. – Noon, Wednesday, August 14

Children, Teens and Adults – there’s still time! * please register

Email Basics Become familiar with using electronic mail to create, send and receive messages. Learn how to save contacts and tips for identifying junk mail.

10 a.m., Saturday, July 27

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 2 – August 27

1 p.m., Thursdays July 18, August 1 & 15

Earn prizes by reading for 25 hours or completing your own personal challenge this summer. Visit RichlandLibrary.com/summer for more information.

How to Participate Sign up at any Richland Library location or register online at RichlandLibrary.com/summer.

Start reading! Keep track of your hours online or on your SRC record.

Read for 25 Hours? Celebrate and claim your prize at any Richland Library location.

Southeast | 776-0855

St. Andrews | 772-6675 *

HALLENGE

Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) Learn intermediate skills for Microsoft Word (2010), such as creating lists, using headers and footers, working with tables, and adding pictures and graphics.

10 a.m., Friday, August 23

Sandhills | 699-9230

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays July 2 – August 27

Richland Library Friends’ 2013 SUMMER READING

Always Open. Access Freely.

RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM

Or Create your Own Challenge!

Set a personal goal: “I will read all the books in a series.” Or “I will download and read three books on my e-reader.”

Or “I’m going to finish War and Peace this summer!”

Meet your goal and claim your prize at any Richland Library location.

Richland Library offers materials in all formats – books, eBooks, audiobooks and more.

Read, download and listen freely this summer!

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the business & job center

Job Center on the Go! Join Richland Library’s Job Readiness Trainer for one-on-one Career Coaching and assistance with résumés, interview skills, online job searching and computer skills. First come, first served, no appointment necessary.

4 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays July 2 – August 27 Eastover | 353-8584

The Teen Job Search Learn what employers want, how to find job leads and how to stand out from the pack.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 15 St. Andrews | 772-6675

Find a Job Online * Explore the various online resources and ways to search for and apply for jobs online. You will also learn how to upload a résumé to a website or application.

10 a.m. – noon, Thursday, July 25 Business and Job Center, Main | 929-3457

Brand You! Marketing You to Get the Job * Join Richland Library’s Job Readiness Trainer to learn how to define yourself through the development of a personal brand, how to promote your brand to prospective employers, and how to sustain your personal brand within your respective career field.

3 – 5 p.m., Monday, August 19 Business and Job Center, Main | 929-3457

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the business & job center Main | 929-3457 Interview Practice Practice interviews for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only please.

10 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays July 3 – August 28 Goodwill Training and Opportunities Information Session A representative from Goodwill Job Connections will be available to share information about the many Goodwill job training and placement opportunities available to all job seekers regardless of age, background or experience. Drop by the Résumé Writing Area for assistance.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays July 8 & 22 and August 12 & 26 Quick and Basic Résumés Session Need a quick and basic résumé?

These two-hour sessions will be conducted by one of Richland Library’s Career Coaches and will be on a first come, first served basis.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays July 10 – August 28 Career Encore Monthly Networking and Support Group * Join fellow Job Seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or simply looking to make career transitions.

Share the challenges you are facing in the job hunt, obtain free workforce development advice and resources and enhance your networking opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Thursdays July 11 and August 1 Résumé Review with a Business and Job Center Career Coach Six computers will be reserved for anyone who has already written a résumé. Bring your résumé with you, preferably attached to your email or on a flash drive, and a Job Center Career Coach will help you make sure it is written and targeted correctly. If you do not have a résumé, attend the Quick and Basic Résumé Session listed above.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturdays July 13 and August 10 * please register

How WorkKeys Can Work for You! * Join Mary Dawkins, Richland One School District Transition Specialist, as she provides an overview of WorkKeys, the job skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop and retain a superior workforce.

Successful completion of WorkKeys assessments in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information can lead to earning ACT’s National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a credential earned by more than 1 million people across the United States. Learn more about WorkKeys and see how you can develop your career pathway!

Noon, Monday, July 15 Get LinkedIn! Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates. You could be one of them! Join us to work on or improve your LinkedIn profile.

10 a.m. - noon, Thursday, July 18 11 a.m., Thursday, August 29 Business Etiquette Class * In this class, we will 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.

10 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, July 23 Interviewing Dos and Don’ts Class * Be prepared and at your best on interview day! Join us for a discussion of what “to do” and “not to do” during that important interview.

3 – 5 p.m., Monday, July 29 Test Taking Strategies: Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of SC * Test-Taking Strategies is designed to help reduce anxiety and learn techniques for taking assessments.

We will cover strategies for different test formats, time management during timed assessments, techniques for reducing test anxiety and resources for practicing test-taking skills. The course is beneficial for anyone taking assessments.

10 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, July 30

How to Find the Work You Love * Due to stress brought about by life’s pressures we often feel the need to make quick decisions when it comes to getting a job. This causes many of us to look for work in all the wrong places.

But, if you will slow down and take the time to be clear about which stage in the career process you’re in, as each stage forms a foundation for the next one to build upon, you’ll develop a more powerful employment action plan.

Join Sylvie Golod, Career Specialist, and learn which stage you are in so you can make the best use of your time to find the work you love.

6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 13

Work-Life Balance and the Job Search

By Lori Cook, Job Readiness Trainer

Social Networks: Build Your Brand and Find Job Leads * LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites provide effective ways for job seekers and employers to connect. Learn how to maximize results as you network, search for jobs, identify and research companies and promote yourself online.

11 a.m., Thursday, August 22

Striking a balance between your work priorities and personal life is a challenge on

Communication Tips with BlueCross BlueShield of SC * This session will provide practical tips to effectively start a conversation, tell your story, promote your career brand, network in a crowd and answer interview questions.

10 – 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 27

Delegate: Is there anything you are overwhelming yourself with that maybe

Blythewood | 691-9806 Job Hunting Tips and Tricks * Looking for a job? Need help perfecting your résumé? Schedule an appointment with us.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Fridays July 5 – August 30 Northeast | 736-6575 Résumé Open Lab * Receive one-on-one assistance in constructing or updating your résumé.

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18

any given day; but, when you add the stress of searching for a job into the mix, it seems downright impossible. When I started a new job, my manager gave me a small stuffed elephant as a reminder of that famous quote, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” Achieving balance is not an act or even a series of actions; it is a mindset. To make those bites of elephant a little more palatable, consider these suggestions:

someone else could do? Don’t be afraid to ask for help and allow someone to do it for you! If you are in an active job hunt and money is tight, consider bartering for services. The Business and Job Center can assist by taking away the stress of creating effective, targeted marketing materials for your job search. Resume assistance is always free of charge.

Done is Better than Perfect: This is one of my favorite mantras. We run ourselves ragged trying to be the next Martha Stewart or we don’t ever start a project because our expectations are too high. Be realistic; sometimes, having something done is better than waiting for it to be perfect.

Steer Your Own Ship: The responsibility for managing what matters to you despite competing demands falls on you; it is not anyone else’s job to tell you when to learn that new computer skill, finish that project, hit the gym, visit the dentist or take your partner out on a date. With that said, we hope you will steer your ship into the Business and Job Center where we can help you devise a job action plan and to

* please register

find the resources you need to be successful.

Reflect: We are inundated with information and opportunities on a daily basis.

QUESTIONS? Call the Business and Job Center at (803) 929-3457.

Remember to take the time to contemplate. What do you want, where are you heading, and are your current actions and activities contributing to your forward movement or just spinning your wheels? Again, the Business and Job Center Career Coaches can provide assessments, career advice and time for reflection.

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the business & job center

Job Center on the Go! Join Richland Library’s Job Readiness Trainer for one-on-one Career Coaching and assistance with résumés, interview skills, online job searching and computer skills. First come, first served, no appointment necessary.

4 – 7 p.m., Tuesdays July 2 – August 27 Eastover | 353-8584

The Teen Job Search Learn what employers want, how to find job leads and how to stand out from the pack.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Monday, July 15 St. Andrews | 772-6675

Find a Job Online * Explore the various online resources and ways to search for and apply for jobs online. You will also learn how to upload a résumé to a website or application.

10 a.m. – noon, Thursday, July 25 Business and Job Center, Main | 929-3457

Brand You! Marketing You to Get the Job * Join Richland Library’s Job Readiness Trainer to learn how to define yourself through the development of a personal brand, how to promote your brand to prospective employers, and how to sustain your personal brand within your respective career field.

3 – 5 p.m., Monday, August 19 Business and Job Center, Main | 929-3457

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the business & job center Main | 929-3457 Interview Practice Practice interviews for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only please.

10 a.m. – noon, Wednesdays July 3 – August 28 Goodwill Training and Opportunities Information Session A representative from Goodwill Job Connections will be available to share information about the many Goodwill job training and placement opportunities available to all job seekers regardless of age, background or experience. Drop by the Résumé Writing Area for assistance.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays July 8 & 22 and August 12 & 26 Quick and Basic Résumés Session Need a quick and basic résumé?

These two-hour sessions will be conducted by one of Richland Library’s Career Coaches and will be on a first come, first served basis.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays July 10 – August 28 Career Encore Monthly Networking and Support Group * Join fellow Job Seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or simply looking to make career transitions.

Share the challenges you are facing in the job hunt, obtain free workforce development advice and resources and enhance your networking opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Thursdays July 11 and August 1 Résumé Review with a Business and Job Center Career Coach Six computers will be reserved for anyone who has already written a résumé. Bring your résumé with you, preferably attached to your email or on a flash drive, and a Job Center Career Coach will help you make sure it is written and targeted correctly. If you do not have a résumé, attend the Quick and Basic Résumé Session listed above.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturdays July 13 and August 10 * please register

How WorkKeys Can Work for You! * Join Mary Dawkins, Richland One School District Transition Specialist, as she provides an overview of WorkKeys, the job skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop and retain a superior workforce.

Successful completion of WorkKeys assessments in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information can lead to earning ACT’s National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a credential earned by more than 1 million people across the United States. Learn more about WorkKeys and see how you can develop your career pathway!

Noon, Monday, July 15 Get LinkedIn! Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates. You could be one of them! Join us to work on or improve your LinkedIn profile.

10 a.m. - noon, Thursday, July 18 11 a.m., Thursday, August 29 Business Etiquette Class * In this class, we will 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.

10 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, July 23 Interviewing Dos and Don’ts Class * Be prepared and at your best on interview day! Join us for a discussion of what “to do” and “not to do” during that important interview.

3 – 5 p.m., Monday, July 29 Test Taking Strategies: Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of SC * Test-Taking Strategies is designed to help reduce anxiety and learn techniques for taking assessments.

We will cover strategies for different test formats, time management during timed assessments, techniques for reducing test anxiety and resources for practicing test-taking skills. The course is beneficial for anyone taking assessments.

10 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, July 30

How to Find the Work You Love * Due to stress brought about by life’s pressures we often feel the need to make quick decisions when it comes to getting a job. This causes many of us to look for work in all the wrong places.

But, if you will slow down and take the time to be clear about which stage in the career process you’re in, as each stage forms a foundation for the next one to build upon, you’ll develop a more powerful employment action plan.

Join Sylvie Golod, Career Specialist, and learn which stage you are in so you can make the best use of your time to find the work you love.

6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 13

Work-Life Balance and the Job Search

By Lori Cook, Job Readiness Trainer

Social Networks: Build Your Brand and Find Job Leads * LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites provide effective ways for job seekers and employers to connect. Learn how to maximize results as you network, search for jobs, identify and research companies and promote yourself online.

11 a.m., Thursday, August 22

Striking a balance between your work priorities and personal life is a challenge on

Communication Tips with BlueCross BlueShield of SC * This session will provide practical tips to effectively start a conversation, tell your story, promote your career brand, network in a crowd and answer interview questions.

10 – 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 27

Delegate: Is there anything you are overwhelming yourself with that maybe

Blythewood | 691-9806 Job Hunting Tips and Tricks * Looking for a job? Need help perfecting your résumé? Schedule an appointment with us.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Fridays July 5 – August 30 Northeast | 736-6575 Résumé Open Lab * Receive one-on-one assistance in constructing or updating your résumé.

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18

any given day; but, when you add the stress of searching for a job into the mix, it seems downright impossible. When I started a new job, my manager gave me a small stuffed elephant as a reminder of that famous quote, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” Achieving balance is not an act or even a series of actions; it is a mindset. To make those bites of elephant a little more palatable, consider these suggestions:

someone else could do? Don’t be afraid to ask for help and allow someone to do it for you! If you are in an active job hunt and money is tight, consider bartering for services. The Business and Job Center can assist by taking away the stress of creating effective, targeted marketing materials for your job search. Resume assistance is always free of charge.

Done is Better than Perfect: This is one of my favorite mantras. We run ourselves ragged trying to be the next Martha Stewart or we don’t ever start a project because our expectations are too high. Be realistic; sometimes, having something done is better than waiting for it to be perfect.

Steer Your Own Ship: The responsibility for managing what matters to you despite competing demands falls on you; it is not anyone else’s job to tell you when to learn that new computer skill, finish that project, hit the gym, visit the dentist or take your partner out on a date. With that said, we hope you will steer your ship into the Business and Job Center where we can help you devise a job action plan and to

* please register

find the resources you need to be successful.

Reflect: We are inundated with information and opportunities on a daily basis.

QUESTIONS? Call the Business and Job Center at (803) 929-3457.

Remember to take the time to contemplate. What do you want, where are you heading, and are your current actions and activities contributing to your forward movement or just spinning your wheels? Again, the Business and Job Center Career Coaches can provide assessments, career advice and time for reflection.

JULY | AUGUST 17

support your library

support your library

Foundation Works to Fund Learning CentersRichland

Wined and Dined at Your Library Nearly 400 guests enjoyed an evening of wine, beer, food and entertainment at the Literary Vine, which raised almost $12,000.

The Richland Library Foundation has a vision to fund Learning

The sold-out event featured “A Taste of Technology,” where

Centers in seven library locations, and the Foundation

Richland Library staff demonstrated the library’s downloadable

is working to raise $750,000 to support this exciting new

music, eMagazines, eBooks and more. Guests enjoyed a variety of

initiative. The Learning Centers will provide the space and

wine and craft beer which complemented foods donated from local

opportunities for job seekers, students and entrepreneurs to

restaurants.

learn, experiment and network.

Thanks to our 2013 Literary Vine financial sponsors: Reserve Sponsor BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Connoisseur Sponsor Colonial Life

The

Sommelier Sponsors Aflac; CertusBank; SCE&G Vintner level sponsors Control Management, Inc.; Furr and Henshaw; Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.; Moore, Taylor & Thomas, P.A.; NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank; Publix Super Markets Charities; Rogers, Townsend and Thomas, PC; Sowell Gray; TD Bank; and Wells Fargo

Learning Centers will be located at seven Richland Library locations:

• Ballentine

We’ve got them! Find all of these and more at the Friends’ Summer Book Sale.

Prices start as low as 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hardbacks. Proceeds help support the Friends’ Summer Reading Challenge, as well as other library programs that advance our community. Questions? Call (803) 988-0885.

will

be

technologically

sophisticated

spaces

that

promote

tinkering,

mentor-

mentee

learning

styles,

formal classes and creativity.

During out-of-school times,

• Blythewood

the

• North Main

student learners through high

• Northeast • Sandhills • Southeast

Need Summer Reads? Music? Flicks?

centers

welcoming,

• St. Andrews

centers

will

engage

technology options, such as 3D printing, software coding,

By ensuring a continuum for developing 21st century learners, web development and high- 2012 The Proposed Campaign September the centers will prepare our community to be college, career touch opportunities, giving and citizenship There is noRichland other example in the Create Learning Labsready. in 11 libraries throughout County. teens access to a range of Midlands of this type of multi-generational, holistic approach experts in everything from to learning, where individualized instruction is free and engineering to movie and available to all youths and adults. Richland Library recognizes 1 music production. the need, understands its unique position to meet it, and is

By day, the centers will focus on business and job support needs for adults, offering personalized assistance in small

The Friends’ Book Sales are held at the Richland Library Operations Center,

business start-up, resume writing and online job searching.

130 Lancewood Road, across from Dutch Square Center.

Classes will be collaborative, ensuring that adults increase their technology competencies and develop important soft

Friends’ Members Only Sale 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 19

County Public Library

ready to do the work necessary to make it happen.

Interested in learning more or want to support the Foundation’s effort? Contact Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or tgills@richlandlibrary.com.

skills that employers need, like problem solving and conflict resolution. Equipped with teleconferencing capabilities and smart board technology, these spaces will also support small

Friends’ Summer Book Sale

business development crucial to a healthy economy.

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20

Friends’ Half Price Book Sale 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday, July 21

Support Your Library – Give to the Foundation Support Your Library and Join the Friends

Help advance your community while making your library even better.

The Richland Library Friends is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of

Contact Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or tgills@RichlandLibrary.com to support your library.

and support for the library. Memberships start at only $25.

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Visit RichlandLibrary.com/friends to join today.

JULY | AUGUST

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support your library

support your library

Foundation Works to Fund Learning CentersRichland

Wined and Dined at Your Library Nearly 400 guests enjoyed an evening of wine, beer, food and entertainment at the Literary Vine, which raised almost $12,000.

The Richland Library Foundation has a vision to fund Learning

The sold-out event featured “A Taste of Technology,” where

Centers in seven library locations, and the Foundation

Richland Library staff demonstrated the library’s downloadable

is working to raise $750,000 to support this exciting new

music, eMagazines, eBooks and more. Guests enjoyed a variety of

initiative. The Learning Centers will provide the space and

wine and craft beer which complemented foods donated from local

opportunities for job seekers, students and entrepreneurs to

restaurants.

learn, experiment and network.

Thanks to our 2013 Literary Vine financial sponsors: Reserve Sponsor BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Connoisseur Sponsor Colonial Life

The

Sommelier Sponsors Aflac; CertusBank; SCE&G Vintner level sponsors Control Management, Inc.; Furr and Henshaw; Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.; Moore, Taylor & Thomas, P.A.; NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank; Publix Super Markets Charities; Rogers, Townsend and Thomas, PC; Sowell Gray; TD Bank; and Wells Fargo

Learning Centers will be located at seven Richland Library locations:

• Ballentine

We’ve got them! Find all of these and more at the Friends’ Summer Book Sale.

Prices start as low as 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hardbacks. Proceeds help support the Friends’ Summer Reading Challenge, as well as other library programs that advance our community. Questions? Call (803) 988-0885.

will

be

technologically

sophisticated

spaces

that

promote

tinkering,

mentor-

mentee

learning

styles,

formal classes and creativity.

During out-of-school times,

• Blythewood

the

• North Main

student learners through high

• Northeast • Sandhills • Southeast

Need Summer Reads? Music? Flicks?

centers

welcoming,

• St. Andrews

centers

will

engage

technology options, such as 3D printing, software coding,

By ensuring a continuum for developing 21st century learners, web development and high- 2012 The Proposed Campaign September the centers will prepare our community to be college, career touch opportunities, giving and citizenship There is noRichland other example in the Create Learning Labsready. in 11 libraries throughout County. teens access to a range of Midlands of this type of multi-generational, holistic approach experts in everything from to learning, where individualized instruction is free and engineering to movie and available to all youths and adults. Richland Library recognizes 1 music production. the need, understands its unique position to meet it, and is

By day, the centers will focus on business and job support needs for adults, offering personalized assistance in small

The Friends’ Book Sales are held at the Richland Library Operations Center,

business start-up, resume writing and online job searching.

130 Lancewood Road, across from Dutch Square Center.

Classes will be collaborative, ensuring that adults increase their technology competencies and develop important soft

Friends’ Members Only Sale 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 19

County Public Library

ready to do the work necessary to make it happen.

Interested in learning more or want to support the Foundation’s effort? Contact Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or tgills@richlandlibrary.com.

skills that employers need, like problem solving and conflict resolution. Equipped with teleconferencing capabilities and smart board technology, these spaces will also support small

Friends’ Summer Book Sale

business development crucial to a healthy economy.

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20

Friends’ Half Price Book Sale 2 - 4 p.m., Sunday, July 21

Support Your Library – Give to the Foundation Support Your Library and Join the Friends

Help advance your community while making your library even better.

The Richland Library Friends is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of

Contact Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or tgills@RichlandLibrary.com to support your library.

and support for the library. Memberships start at only $25.

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Visit RichlandLibrary.com/friends to join today.

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The Hidden Art of J. Bardin Stop by the Walker Local and Family History Center at Richland Library to view a collection of J. Bardin sketches, drawings and paintings, which were recently uncovered from the family’s Elloree home. One of the first South Carolinians to introduce the New York abstract movement to the Palmetto State, Bardin was a USC professor and the first South Carolinian to win the prestigious Springs Art Show in 1961. Don’t miss this intimate glimpse into Bardin’s more traditional works. For more information, visit RichlandLibrary.com.

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