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Volunteer at your library
from the director
A smart lady I know with two beautiful and equally smart little boys, stopped me in the grocery store and asked how things were going at the library. I replied, as I always do, that I have the best job in the best library system and that things were terrific. “Oh good,” she said, furrowing her brow, tilting her head and looking very concerned. “Someone told me that libraries wouldn’t be around in the future and I didn’t want to believe it. I can’t imagine life without libraries.” As I finished shopping, I tried to imagine our community without libraries—an empty parking lot and boarded up windows at Cooper, the new Eastover location halted, midconstruction, and our beautiful downtown library, still and quiet, emptied of its books, computers and people. I roamed the aisles and let my mind erase all 11 locations. With the buildings gone, I tried to imagine what life would be like without us. I imagined the nearly 2,000 children from rural South Carolina who recently took a field trip to the Children’s Room. Their eyes wide and jaws slack, they explored the more than 160,000 books before them. These children were just starting to understand the worlds they could visit beyond their hometown, the things they could know, just by reading. Who would make sure these children had access to free books? I wondered who would have helped Stacey and her husband, when they followed a job prospect to Columbia that ended unexpectedly after just two months. Their meager resources not enough to sustain them they found themselves in a temporary shelter. Stacey sought help from our Business and Job Center, and with the assistance and the encouragement of staff got a new job. As I drove home, I thought of the countless times when the library has been there for people who need us. How we’ve been there for you, your family, friends and neighbors—the people who make our community and our country strong and vibrant. If you take these stories and multiply them by the more than 2 million visitors the Richland Library welcomes each year and then multiply that by the number of libraries and their visitors all over the country, that’s powerful stuff. Thinking back to my grocery store encounter, I wish I had memorized and shared author Bill Peschel’s quote with my friend in response to her concerns: “Libraries are society’s workhorses, making available what is good and worthy and open to all who need information, reassurance or a kick in the imagination. A town without a library is irredeemably impoverished.” Wish I could have recited that right there in the cereal aisle. But instead here’s how I responded:
Smart friend: “I can’t imagine life without libraries.” Me: “Don’t worry. We’ll be here.”
Warmly,
Melanie Huggins | Executive Director
Director’s Picks
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I just finished
I’m just starting
I can’t stop listening to
Far From The Tree
The Perks of Being A Wallflower
Andrew Solomon
Stephen Chbosky
Charmer Aimee Mann
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You don’t want to miss Echoes of Africa for all ages To celebrate African-American Music Appreciation Month in June, we’re hosting an outdoor celebration of African-American music and cuisine. 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1 Sandhills | 699-9230
what’s happening African-American Music Appreciation Month Music offers a vibrant soundtrack to the story of our
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community. African-American musicians have left an indelible mark on this tradition, and during African-American Music Appreciation Month, the library will pay special tribute to their extraordinary contributions. Join us in June for an array of special programming, and be sure to check out some of the hottest music titles from our physical and digital collections. There’s something for everyone...listen freely!
Summer Volunteers Needed! Girl on Fire Alicia Keyes | 2012 Genre: R&B Format: Freegal
If your kids are looking for a way to give back to our community this summer, volunteer at the Richland Library! Our Junior and Teen Volunteers (grades 5-12) learn about the library while assisting our staff with a variety of duties. They help sort and organize books and materials, tidy the room after one of our busy storytimes, pull materials to help us display our fantastic book collection and prepare materials for a library program. Questions? Call 929-3436.
Channel Orange Frank Ocean | 2012 Genre: R&B/ Neo Soul Format: CD
This is Marcus Canty Marcus Canty | 2013 Genre: R&B Format: Freegal
True Believers Darius Rucker | 2013 Genre: Country Format: Coming Soon!
Songs of a Servant Dante Lewis | 2011 Genre: Jazz Format: CD
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Featured Staff Thomas Maluck Northeast Librarian
If you could trade places with one person for the day, dead or alive, who would it be? I would trade places with Voltaire. He was a brilliant writer who made friends with geniuses from all fields.
How do you think the library inspires the community? People can point to the library and say, there are some people who didn’t give up. People are still finding the information, inspiration, and entertainment they need, all from a community hub.
Outside of the library, what is one of your favorite hobbies? I have a hill of comics that is slowly becoming a mountain. The avalanche is inevitable.
How does your job make the library better? Much of my work involves teenagers, technology, and comic books, all of which are often misunderstood. Through the library, I increase their value to the community.
Why did you choose to work in a library? It is one of the few places I could be tasked with gaining and spreading knowledge at the same time.
UPCOMING CLOSINGS
BOARD MEETINGS
All locations will be closed Sunday,
Library: 5:30 p.m., Mondays
May 26 and Monday, May 27 for
May 13 and June 10
Memorial Day. Friends: 12:30 p.m., Thursday,
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Foundation: Noon, Wednesday,
June 12
We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours
what’s happening Main | 799-9084 Children’s Room | 929-3434 1431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ballentine | 781-5026 1321 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Blythewood | 691-9806 218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cooper | 787-3462 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia 29206 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastover | 353-8584 608 Main St., Eastover 29044 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. North Main | 754-7734 5306 North Main St., Columbia 29203 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Northeast | 736-6575 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sandhills | 699-9230 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Southeast | 776-0855 7421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. St. Andrews | 772-6675 2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wheatley | 799-5873 931 Woodrow St., Columbia 29205 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Richland Library Eastover Grand Opening For the last several months, an unfamiliar sound has been echoing down the streets of Eastover. The pounding of hammers and screaming saws is laced with a cadence of pride as a 5,200 square foot library slowly took shape on Main Street.
ENHANCEMENTS Double the space—taking the library from 2,400 square feet to 5,200 square feet
Nestled between town hall and several soon-to-be reclaimed historical buildings, Richland Library Eastover is bringing new hope to this growing community that lies nearly 20 miles southeast of
Expanded hours and enhanced
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A staple in the Eastover community since 1930, the library has
A meeting room, tutor room and
lived in numerous rented storefronts before breaking ground on a
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permanent home in 1985. Over the last three decades, Eastover’s 5,400 residents have proved their need for more space, more computers and more access to the library’s resources. Thanks to a USDA grant and matching funds from Richland County,
A state-of-the art children’s area with exciting new features from Edventure Children’s Museum
those requests were answered on April 30 with the unveiling of the new $1.6 million renovation and expansion of Richland Library Eastover.
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storytimes 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 May 6 & 13 and June 3 – 17 Main
Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders birth to five Crawl, tumble, sing, solve puzzles and hear stories while improving social skills.
10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, May 8 & 22 and June 12 & 26 Southeast
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., Wednesdays May 22 and June 26 Southeast
Main | 929-3434 Family Storytime for all ages Share stories, songs and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family. 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 1 – June 26 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, May 4 – June 29 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, May 2 – June 27 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, May 7 – June 25
North Main | 754-7734 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 11 – June 29 Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, May 7 – June 25 Northeast | 736-6575 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 4 – June 29 Sandhills | 699-9230 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 4 – June 29
Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten and gain independence in this kids-only storytime. 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, May 2 – June 27 Mother Goose Storytime birth-12 months Introduce your baby to the world of books and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes and songs. 10:30 a.m., Mondays, May 6 – June 24 except May 27
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, May 7 – June 4
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, May 7 – June 25
Southeast | 776-0855 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30–7 p.m., Mondays, May 6 – June 17 except May 27
Ballentine | 781-5026 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Fridays, May 3 - June 28 Blythewood | 691-9806 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Fridays, May 3 – June 28 Cooper | 787-3462 Family Storytime for all ages 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 4 – June 29 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, May 2 – June 27 Eastover | 353-8584 Family Storytime for all ages 10 a.m., Wednesdays, June 12 – July 31 * please register
Pajamarama Storytime for all ages Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs. 7 p.m., Thursdays, June 6 – 27
Family Storytime for all ages 10:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays, May 15 & 29 11-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, May 25 and June 8 & 22 Hello Baby! birth-23 months 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, May 9 – June 27 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, May 1 – August 28 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 4 – August 31 Hello Baby! birth-23 months * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, May 2 – August 29 Except July 4 Wheatley | 799-5873 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Fridays, May 3 – June 28 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, May 4 and June 1
Kids In Print: A Celebration of Authors and Artists for all ages Join us for a celebration of young authors and artists published in Richland Library’s Kids in Print. 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4 Bostick Auditorium, Main 6
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Richland Library Friends’ 2013 SUMMER READING
HALLENGE Events listed in blue are part of the Richland Library Friends’ 2013 Summer Reading Challenge.
Main | 929-3434 eReady Café for all ages Learn to download books to your device as well as discover the best in educational apps for your family! Bring your questions on how to be e-savvy. Light refreshments provided. 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4 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, May 10 and June 7 Pajamarama Puppets for all ages An evening version of your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets. Pajamas welcome! 6:30 p.m., Mondays, May 20 and June 24 Tarradiddle Players for all ages Tarradiddle Players Children’s Theatre from Charlotte, North Carolina, brings to life The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, based on Jon Scieszka’s wildly popular book. 3 p.m., Thursday, June 6 Afternoon of Puppets for all ages Enjoy your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets. 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19 Charlie Hope for all ages Join Charlie Hope as she sings music that inspires children and adults alike to explore the limitless possibilities we all have inside of us. 11 a.m., Friday, June 21
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, June 26 – Brave (PG)
Eastover | 353-8584 Family & Friends Picture Day! for all ages Community Matters @ Your Library. Enjoy May Fest at the NEW Richland Library Eastover location. Get your picture taken and take a memory home with you. 1-3 p.m., Saturday, May 4
Ballentine | 781-5026 Digging Up Dinosaurs for all ages Join us for a roaring good storytime with dinosaur crafts. 3 p.m., Thursday, June 20
Family Picture Book Club for all ages Celebrate the picture book! 5:30 p.m., Mondays, May 6 and June 3
Blythewood | 691-9806 Charlie Hope for all ages 3 p.m., Friday, June 21
Name That Tune for all ages Name that sound, tune or song. The team with the most points wins. 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 18 and June 1, 15 & 29
Cooper | 787-3462 Hands on Art with CMA for all ages 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, May 7 & 21 and June 11 Sarah Dippity for all ages Sarah Dippity is kicking off the summer with magic, storytelling and fun! 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1 Cooper Puppet Playhouse for all ages Join us for the latest production of Cooper Puppet Playhouse. 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 11 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. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19
Family Game Day for all ages Drop in for an afternoon of board games and puzzles. Bring your favorite game or enjoy our selection. 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 8 A Morning of Puppets for all ages The Eastover Players proudly present their rendition of classic fairytales. 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 11 Orisirisi for all ages Enjoy this African folkloric storytelling performance that shares the beauty of African life and culture 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 5 * please register
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for families North Main | 754-7734 Family Picture Book Club for all ages 5 p.m., Thursdays May 2 and June 6 Mother Daughter Social for all ages Enjoy an afternoon of treats, talk and stories with mom. 3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 11 Cinco de Mayo for all ages Celebrate with Spanish stories, games and songs and more. 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4 Summer Reading Kick-off for all ages School’s out! Come in and sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge. 3 p.m., Saturday, May 25 Reading Buddies: Kindergarten Bound Children ages 4-5 Join your special book buddy for reading fun and activities as you prepare for Kindergarten in the fall. 4 p.m., Tuesdays, June 4 – 25 Cara Zara for all ages Follow Cara on a hula hooping journey based on The Story of the Root Children by Sibylle von Olfers. 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 11
ELSKA for all ages Bring the whole family for a unique musical adventure! Live onstage, Elska combines theatre, storytelling and musical performance to whisk away children and families on a musical tour of her Arctic home.
3 p.m., Sunday, June 23 Bostick Auditorium, Main
Fun Patrol for all ages Enjoy Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department as they patrol the area with stories, songs and games. 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 18 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, May 10 and June 7 Tiny Gardens for All! for all ages Help plant the library container garden and learn about growing your own vegetables during this outdoor storytime! 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4
Block Party Southeast Style for all ages Fun, games and entertainment while learning about the summer happenings at Southeast. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18 Can You Dig It? for all ages Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge! 11 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, June 1 If You Give a Pig a Party for all ages It’s a porker of a birthday party! 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 5
Gadget Gallery for all ages We’ll show you one-on-one how easy it is to download free eBooks and audiobooks through our website. 3 p.m., Friday, May 17
Fun Patrol for all ages 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19
Ready, Set, Summer! for all ages Kick off the Summer Reading Challenge in style! Hear favorite stories, sign up and pick out some excellent summer reads! 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 4
Community Helpers for all ages Meet the community firemen, policemen and utility workers and see their amazing animals and trucks. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19
Family Art Celebrations for all ages * Bring the whole family to listen to favorite tales and create collaborative artwork inspired by Eric Carle and other masters. Dress for a mess! 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, June 6-27
Lights, Camera, Action for all ages Enjoy a cool movie on a hot day. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fridays • June 14: Brave (PG) • June 21: Rise of the Guardians (PG) • June 28: Wreck It Ralph (PG)
Cara Zara for all ages 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 11
An Evening of Puppets for all ages 6:30-7 p.m., Monday, June 24
Sandhills | 699-9230 Family Time for all ages Stick around after storytime for more fun for the whole family! 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, May 4 and June 1
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, June 25
Talk with Your Hands for ages birth to 5 Open up a new world of communication with this introduction to American Sign Language. 3 p.m., Mondays, June 10 – July 15 Flow Circus for all ages Blending magic and juggling, Flow Circus captivates, energizes and inspires audiences of all ages. 3 p.m., Thursday, June 20
Photo courtesy of Bernhard Kristinn
Celebrate Baby Day for ages 0-23 months Bring your little ones for a morning of fun! 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 2
Southeast | 776-0855 Mother Goose Day for all ages Celebrate Mother Goose Day with nursery rhymes, stories and crafts. 10:30-11 a.m., Wednesday, May 1
Flow Circus for all ages 11 a.m., Thursday, June 20
St. Andrews | 772-6675 Lights, Camera, Action for all ages Join us for a special screening of Brave (PG). 3 p.m., Saturday, June 8 Orisirsi for all ages 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 5 Hoot! Hoot! Hooray! for all ages Meet a Sesquicentennial State Park ranger and discover the secret lives of owls! 3 p.m., Thursday, June 20 Wheatley | 799-5873 Fish the Magish for all ages There’s fun and amazement as young and old alike are bedazzled by wonderful storytelling and mind-bending magic. 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22
Events listed in blue are part of the Richland Library Friends’ 2013 Summer Reading Challenge.
for school-age children
* please register 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, May 11 and June 8
Northeast | 736-6575 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 Create using LEGOs. 3:30 p.m., Mondays, May 20 and June 17 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 14 and June 11
Mysterious Library Society for ages 6-8 Join the society for secret stories, mysterious tales and more. 3:30 p.m., Mondays, June 3 – 24
Weekly Wednesday Chapters for ages 9-12 * 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 5 – 26
Creative Drama Workshop for ages 6-12 Learn basic acting techniques with students from USC’s Dept. of Theatre and Dance. 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 5 & 12 Ballentine | 781-5026 Tween Bookclub for ages 9-12 A bookclub just for tweens. 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 14 and June 11 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * Hear about new books, play games, perform puppet shows and have lots of fun! 3 p.m., Saturdays, May 4 and June 1 Have You Any Wool? for ages 6-12 * Learn all about wool and make your own creation to take home. 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16 Dig This! for ages 6-12 * Hear about fossils and make your own. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19 Lego Dream Team: Transportation for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories and design your own vehicle. You could win a prize! 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 27 Cooper | 787-3462 Shredded Book Challenge for ages 6-12 A real book has been shredded and placed in a jar. What was it? A winner will be drawn from the correct entries. June 1 – 30 Weekly Wednesday Chapters for ages 6-8 Join us as we read aloud from great chapter books. Snacks will be provided! 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 5 – 26 Budding Botanists for ages 6-12 The Richland County Master Gardeners will lead you in an investigation of plant parts. 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 18 North Main | 754-7734 Twix-n-Between for ages 9-13 Great reads from fantastical to ghost stories and everything in between. 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 11
Sandhills | 699-9230 Homework Support Lab for grades 6-8 Laptops and library support for students. 2:30-5 p.m., Mondays, May 6 – June 3 Except May 27 READ to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice reading with a furry friend. 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, May 1 – June 26 Southeast | 776-0855 Celebrating MOM for ages 6-12 * A special morning tea social for MOM. 11 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, May 11 Lit Blitz ages 9-12 Join the most exciting book club ever! 12:30-1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18 Noon-1 p.m., Saturday, June 29 It’s a Fancy Nancy Party for ages 6-12 In your fancy clothes, party like the young girl who has a larger than life personality. 3-4 p.m., Thursday, June 13
Star Wars Day for ages 6-12 “May the Fourth be with you.” Come in your Jedi costumes.
11 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, May 4 Southeast
Abracadabra! for ages 9-12 Learn beginning level magic tricks and techniques. 11 a.m., Saturday, May 11 Eastover
Save a Tree! for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories about papermaking, then make your own. 3 p.m., Saturday, May 11 Blythewood
Sustainable Fun! for ages 6-12 * What can you do to protect our environment? We’ll make a fun craft using repurposed materials! 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 15 Blythewood
A Pinkalicious Shindig! for ages 6-12 Wear pink to a party where everything is pretty pink. 3-4 p.m., Thursday, June 20 Donuts and Dad for ages 6-12 Bring your dad, brother or your favorite male to a morning of fun and games. 11 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, June 15 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Let’s Hear it for Mama! for ages 6-12 * Celebrate Moms with stories and make a sea salt scrub gift for her. 4 p.m., Thursday, May 9 Thursday Tween Reads for ages 9-12 Good books, good times! 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 6 p.m., Thursdays, May 23 and June 27 I Scream for Ice Cream! for ages 6-12 Scoop our Summer Reading Challenge! Children will enjoy a sweet treat and get signed up. 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 29
Tween Advisory Group for 5th-7th graders Join our first-ever Tween Advisory Group (TAG) to help the library with service projects, programs and more. 5th-7th graders are eligible to apply and team members will earn volunteer hours.
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Press Play! Teen Cinema Series Enjoy blockbuster movies for FREE in a teenonly viewing. Refreshments will be provided, so sit back and enjoy the show.
6 p.m., Thursdays • May 16: The Avengers (PG-13) • June 13: Wreck It Ralph (PG) Main
Invent Team! * Demonstrating a combination of Aerospace, Electrical and Mechanical engineering, The Center for Advanced Technical Studies’ “Invent Team” will conduct a hovercraft building activity. A larger hovercraft will also be available for rides during the demonstration.
6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30 St. Andrews
Manga Book Club Your shonen addiction has a friend. Your shojo obsession has a place to squeal.
4 p.m., Fridays • May 31: Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba • June 21: Absolute Boyfriend by Yuu Watase Northeast
Main | 929-3434 TAB: Book Buddies Get paired up with a young child to share stories, an art project and your own love of reading. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4 Teen Otaku Association Teen Otaku Association is a club that comes together to watch anime, enjoy Manga and create! 6 p.m., Mondays, May 6 – June 17
North Main | 754-7734 Hooked on Crocheting * Learn the basics of crocheting and make something nice to wear. 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, June 15
TAB: Got Game Whether you’re a pro-gamer or a newbie you’re sure to have fun. Come out and show your gaming skills during our friendly video gaming tournament! 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1
Craft Café * Tie-dye t-shirts with the staff at North Main. 3 p.m., Saturday, June 22
TOA Marathon Join the Teen Otaku Association for an anime marathon. Refreshments will be provided! 1-5 p.m., Saturday, June 8
Northeast | 736-6575 Y.O.S.H.I. Teen Anime Club The Youth Organization for Selection of Hypnotic Illustrations wants you! We select anime to watch together and disguss manga in a relaxed setting. 6 p.m., Wednesdays, May 1 – June 26
TOA Takeover The Teen Otaku Association is taking over the Teen Space! Learn about anime and Manga, grab a bite to eat and make some new friends. 6-8 p.m., Monday, June 24 Cooper | 787-3462 TAB Richland Library’s Teen Advisory Board meets once a month to discuss ideas for programming, develop content for the teen website and help get the word out about library events. Seventh through twelfth graders are considered, and those who participate earn volunteer hours for their time. 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 25 and June 29
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Eastover | 353-8584 Trivia Mondays for teens & adults Think you’ve got game when it comes to movies, books and music? Get your team together to put your knowledge to the test. 6:30 p.m., Mondays, June 10 & 24
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LitWits Writers Group 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 p.m., Saturdays, May 11 and June 1 Play It Loud for ages 10+ Bring your friends and make some noise playing WiiU games projected on the wall or gather around for tabletop games. 3 p.m., Saturdays, May 25 and June 8 GO Your Own Way Learn how to play Go, a 2,000-year-old strategy game that remains one of the easiest to learn and hardest to master. Go is known for making teachers out of children and students out of adults. Play to win free books. 4 p.m., Friday, May 3
Hablamos Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Enjoy some relaxed Spanish chitchat.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays May 1 & 15 and June 5 & 19 Southeast
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for teens Jazzy Hip-Hop for teens and adults * Join Shayne Kinloch from the Essence of Dance Company to learn some Jazz and Hip Hop steps and expressions! 3:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 15 & 29
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Pool Noodle Kendo The way of a warrior requires many things: Discipline. Respect. A foam noodle. Acquire at least two out of these three at the library, where we will practice pool noodle fencing outdoors (indoors if raining). 3:30 p.m., Friday, June 7 Sandhills | 699-9230 Teen Book Group Great books, great discussions. 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16 3 p.m., Saturday, June 15 Southeast | 776-0855 Award Winners’ Book Club * Begin the broadening of your personal lifetime booklist. We’ll read and discuss some juicy, award winning books. 11 a.m.-Noon, Thursday, June 13 Guitar Club Bring your instrument and jam out with others or participate in an informal beginning group lesson to get you started. All levels welcome. 4-5 p.m., Saturday, June 8 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, June 18 Digital Creation: Ready Animator Lab * Sign up to learn how to use one of our “Ready Animator” Stop-Motion-Short production tools and create your own stop motion short. Space is limited so call now to schedule your two hours of lab time. 10 a.m.-Noon, Friday, June 14 Teen Cinema What better way to spend a hot afternoon than to sit back and see a good flick? Pizza served at the beginning and popcorn throughout. 3-5 p.m., Saturday, June 29 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Guitar Club 7 p.m., Thursday, June 20 Chess Club Show your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club. Participate in a casual game or tournament and meet some of best players in your area. 6 p.m., Mondays, June 3 – 24
Teens are a vibrant and important part of our community and the library is making sure that our service to them is second to none. Richland Library will soon unveil a new space at Main just for teens! In addition to our fabulous collection of teen books and magazines, they’ll have access to state-of-the art equipment that inspires, informs and entertains Columbia’s youth:
A gaming center
Recording booth
Laptops and tablets
3D printers
Digital creative area
Animation center
Best of all, the space will offer new and innovative levels of service to our teens and our community, with staff members dedicated to all things teen and new teen programming offered throughout the year.
Can’t wait for summer? Visit any Richland Library location to browse our teen materials and think freely!
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summer reading challenge Battle of the Books 2013
Richland Library Friends’ 2013 SUMMER READING
HALLENGE Read Everyday. Read a New Way.
Got trivia? Battle of the Books is Richland Library’s Summer Reading Challenge team book trivia competition. The competition is open to kids between the ages of 9 -12 who enjoy reading and love winning. Team registration runs from June 1- 29. Participating branches form teams and hold practices throughout the summer to prep for the final battle. Main
4 p.m., Saturdays, June 22 and July 13 & 27 Ballentine
4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 9 Blythewood
Children, Teens and Adults! Earn prizes by reading for 25 hours or completing your own personal challenge this summer.
How to Participate:
3 p.m., Saturdays, June 15 & 29 3 p.m, Thursdays, July 11 & 25 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 6 Cooper 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 3, 17 & 31 and August 7 Eastover
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.
10:30 a.m., Saturdays, July 20 & 27 Northeas t 2 p.m., Saturday, July 17 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 30 Sandhills 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 11 & 25 and August 1 3 p.m., Saturday, July 20
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.
6 p.m., Monday, July 15 6 p.m.., Wednesday, July 17 12 p.m., Saturday, July 20 Southeast
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3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 10, 24 & 31 Richland Library offers materials in all formats – books, eBooks, audiobooks and more. Read, download and listen freely this summer!
Questions? Call 929-3434 for more information and for the Reading List.
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* please register Main | 231-6329 Brickendrop – Hitler’s ‘genius’ Diplomat Awaiting the gallows in 1946, Joachim von Ribbentrop, ex-Reichsminister for Foreign Affairs, reflects on his life. A program to reflect the Hélène Berr special exhibition. Performed by Richland Library Literary Resident Howard Burnham. 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2 20 and 30 Somethings Mixer: The Flying Saucer Bring a new or gently used book to swap and get ready to mingle at The Flying Saucer! 7 p.m., Monday, May 6
Blythewood | 691-9806 Garden Like A Master: Container Gardening * Learn about plants native to the area from the South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 11 Cooper | 787-3462 Garden Like A Master: Succulents * 10 a.m., Friday, May 10
Senior Series: Hula Hoops for Fun and Fitness * Burn calories having fun with hula hoops. 11 a.m., Monday, June 10
Lunch & Listen Bring your lunch and enjoy the music of classical guitarist Marina Alexandra. 12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16 Film and Sound
Sandhills | 699-9230 Tai Chi Improve balance and coordination. Tai Chi is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. 10-11 a.m., Fridays, May 3 – June 28
Anime for Adults Connect with others who love one of Japan’s most appealing pop-culture exports. 3 p.m., Saturday, May 18
American Sign Language Learn and practice ASL in an informal conversational setting. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, May 1 – June 26
Summer Concert Series Featuring Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation. 7 p.m., Thursday, June 20 Game to the Last: General Thomas ‘Gamecock’ Sumter Passes Over Experience a dramatic encounter with the last surviving Revolutionary War general and controversial hero. Performed by Richland Library Literary Resident Howard Burnham. 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25 Bostick Auditorium Before Rosa: The Unsung Contribution of Sarah Mae Flemming This documentary highlights the life and contributions of a SC Civil Rights heroine. A brief discussion of Flemming’s life and legal campaign will follow. Presented jointly with the Columbia SC 63 initiative and The Nickelodeon Theater. 3-5 p.m., Sunday, June 30
Join us as we showcase Indian culture in the form of classical dance performances, a fashion show displaying traditional and modern Indian clothes and Indian snacks, arts and artifacts and henna tattoos.
3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 5 Bostick Auditorium, Main
North Main | 754-7734 Basket Weaving * Learn the art of Pine needle basket weaving. 11 a.m., Wednesdays, May 1 – June 26
iPick Film Series: Summer of Sequels! Join us for these exciting sequels. 3 p.m., Sundays • May 12: Star Trek (PG-13) • June 2: Superman II (PG)
Let’s Speak English Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment! 10 a.m., Wednesdays, June 5 – 26
A Glimpse of India
Let’s Speak English 11 a.m.-Noon, Tuesdays, May 7 – June 25 Southeast | 776-0855 Homeschooling and Your Child Benefit from the library’s mission to inspire, inform and entertain all ages. 11 a.m.-Noon, Friday, May 3 and June 7 Beginner ASL This workshop will help newcomers learn the basics of American Sign Language. 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 8 Hear This! Have a story to tell or poetry to share? Join us for an open mic night. 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, June 6 Digestive Disorders Workshop Learn more about disorders and how they may be affecting you or someone you love. 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Afternoon Tea for International Book Clubs * Share your passion for International authors while sipping freshly brewed Chinese tea. 3 p.m., Saturday, June 29
An Evening with Matt Bors Join nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist and 2012 Pulitzer Prize Finalist Matt Bors for a lively discussion of his comics. A book signing will follow.
7 p.m., Tuesday, May 14 Bostick Auditorium, Main
Telling Your Story: A Family History Writer’s Group * Meet with other writers for ideas and critiques on your stories.
6:30 p.m., Mondays May 20 and June 17 Cooper
US Colored Troops in WWI Join us as we learn about the activities of the 371st, 372nd, and 369th colored troops during WWI.
3 p.m., Saturday May 25 Walker Local and Family History Center
Coffee, Donuts and a Movie Beat the heat of summer with a classic movie at your library!
Noon-2 p.m., Saturdays • May 25: Father of the Bride (1951-G) • June 15: The Wrong Man (1956-G) Southeast
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series for adults 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 May 14 & 28 and June 11 & 25 Ballentine | 781-5026 6 p.m., every Thursday North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Thursdays May 2 & 16 and June 6 & 20
Northeast | 736-6575 11-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays May 14 & 21 and June 11 & 18
Sandhills | 699-9230 1-2 p.m., Tuesdays, May 7 – June 25 Southeast | 776-0855 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays May 7 – August 17
St. Andrews | 772-6675 * 1 p.m., Thursdays May 2 & 16 and June 6 & 20
Computer Basics
Main | 929-3457 Microsoft Word (2010) Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010. • 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 1 • 10 a.m., Saturday, June 1 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., Friday, May 3 • 10 a.m., Thursday, June 6 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., Wednesday, May 8 • 10 a.m., Saturday, June 15 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., Friday, May 10 • 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13 Microsoft Excel (2010) Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2010). • 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 15 • 10 a.m., Saturday, June 22 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., Friday, May 17 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. 10 a.m., Thursday, June 20 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., Saturday, June 29 * please register
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North Main | 754-7734 Internet Basics * 11 a.m., Mondays, May 6, 13 & 20 Computer Basics: Help Center If you know how to use a computer, but get frustrated with certain tasks, help is here. Personal computers welcomed. 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays May 7 & 21 and June 4 & 18 Northeast | 736-6575 Email Basics * 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 2 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) * 3-5 p.m., Saturday, May 4 Introduction to Computers I * 10:30-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8 Internet Basics * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 Introduction to Computers II * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12
Southeast | 776-0855 Introduction to Computers I * • 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2 • 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1 Introduction to Computers II * • 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9 • 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 8 Email Basics * • 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 16 • 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 15 Internet Basics * • 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23 • 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 22
St. Andrews | 772-6675 Introduction to Computers I * 7 p.m., Thursday, May 2 Internet Basics * 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9 Microsoft Word * 7 p.m., Thursday, May 16 iPad Basics * Learn basic iPad skills. 3 p.m., Saturday, May 18
for adults Freely Fest: RETRO REWIND for adults 21 and up The Richland Library has teamed up with Redbox’s national Outside the Box initiative and local artist collective PostEcho to bring you an 80s prom flashback event. Break out your Aqua-net and popped collars for this free, outdoor affair featuring music by People Person and Elim Bolt, nostalgia-inducing footage from John Hughes films, crafty and kitschy activities and video art by Jason F. Stroud.
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BOOK CLUBS Main | 929-3457 Urban Readers Book Group Join us for a discussion of A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown. 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 4
North Main | 754-7734 Page Turners Book Discussion Group 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, May 28 Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Book Group 7 p.m., Thursdays, May 9 and June 13
St. Andrews | 772-6675 Book Banter Book Club * Join others for a discussion of interesting books. New members welcome. 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 14 Book Banter Book Club: Special Edition * Local author, Carla Damron will be joining us to discuss her latest book, Zooville, and speak about her writing career. 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 11
Vista Book Group • The Dog Stars by Peter Heller 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 • Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 26
Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Club 7 p.m., Wednesdays, May 8 and June 12
Ballentine | 781-5026 Bookin’ It in Ballentine 6:30 p.m, Wednesdays May 29 and June 26
Southeast | 776-0855 Third Thursday Book Group * 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays May 16 and June 20
Cooper | 787-3426
Wheatley | 799-5873 Wheatley’s Book Club Join us to discuss Last Child by John Hart. 11 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, May 18
Brown Bag Short Story Discussion * Noon-1 p.m., Wednesdays May 8 and June 12
* please register
Cooper Branch Book Club * 10 a.m., Mondays, May 6 and June 3
Third Thursday Book Club 1 p.m., Thursdays, May 13 and June 20
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the business & job center How Can Goodwill Help You Find a Job? * Robin Ebert, Program Manager of Employment First Program, will share information with you about the many Goodwill job training and placement opportunities available to all job seekers regardless of age, background or experience.
Noon-1:30 p.m., Monday, May 6 Business & Job Center, Main
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.
2:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, May 13 and June 10 & 24 Business & Job Center, Main
Connecting with Employers: Remedy Staffing * Join a representative from Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Columbia, for an informative presentation on how staffing agencies assist job seekers in finding employment. Learn about the temp to hire process and tips for becoming a successful hire.
1 p.m., Monday, June 3 Business & Job Center, Main
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Main | 929-3457 Interview Practice Practice interviews for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only please. 10 a.m.-Noon, Wednesdays May 1 – June 26 Quick and Basic Résumé Session Need a quick and basic résumé? Six Job Center computers will be reserved for people needing to work on a basic chronological résumé. These two-hour sessions will be conducted by a Job Center Career Coach on a first come, first served basis. 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays May 1 – June 26 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 a.m., Thursdays, May 2 and June 6 Résumé Review with a 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 a Wednesday Quick and Basic Résumé Session. 11 a.m., Saturdays, May 4 and June 8 Network Your Way to a Job * Experts say 80% of jobs are not advertised and 70% of job seekers say networking helped them land a job! Learn effective ways to build, maintain, and call upon your network of people who have the advice, information, referrals you need. This class will focus on traditional networking techniques more than online social networking. 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 8 * please register
Get LinkedIn! Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates. You could be one of them! Join us to create or improve your LinkedIn profile with a Job Center Career Coach. • 11 a.m., Saturday, May 11 • Noon, Thursday, June 13 Interviewing Do’s and Don’t’s 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 p.m., Monday, May 13 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., Tuesday, May 14 Social Networking for your Small Business Class * Learn how to use social media websites to promote and market your business. 2 p.m., Thursday, May 16 Volunteer Your Way to a Job * Did you know that offering your services within the community can actually help you during the job searching process, enhance your present knowledge and skills and expand your networking opportunities? How you ask? Join Sylvie Golod, Career Specialist, and learn how volunteering can fuel a more effective job search. 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23 Find a Job Online * We will 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. 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 29 Enhance your Employability * In today’s job market you have to be adaptable and willing to learn the 21st Century skills that will empower you to stand out from the competition. Improve your employability with free online learning and web resources for job seekers available from the library’s and other websites. 11 a.m., Friday, June 7
the business & job center Create Your Career Roadmap for Job Seekers 50+ * It’s never too late to discover the work you love. Whether you are transitioning, reinventing or looking to re-invigorate your present position, join Richland Library’s Career Specialist in learning how to implement a successful career road map and find fulfillment in the workplace. Noon, Tuesday, June 18 Social Networking for your Job Search * 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., Friday, June 21 Brand You! Self-Marketing to Get the Job Learn how to define yourself through the development of a personal brand and how to promote your brand to prospective employers with effective self-marketing tools. 3 p.m., Monday, June 24
X, Y, Boom! How Four Generations Work Together * Explore the characteristics and values of four generations to understand what motivates each group, to learn what challenges these differences can present in the workplace, and to develop effective methods of intergenerational communication and collaboration. Noon, Thursday, June 27
North Main | 754-7734 Technology Thursdays Get assistance with online job applications, résumés, cover letters and more. Update your job information to find a job or make a career change. 4 p.m., Thursdays, May 2 – June 27
Blythewood | 691-9806 Job Hunting Tips and Tricks * Looking for a job? Need help perfecting your resume? Schedule an appointment with us. 2:30-4:30 p.m., Fridays, May 3 – June 28
Northeast | 736-6575 Resume Open Lab * Receive one-on-one assistance from Lori Cook, Job Readiness Trainer, in constructing or updating your résumé. 3-5 p.m., Wednesday, May 1
Eastover | 353-8584 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, May 7 – June 25
Interviewing Skills * Be prepared and at your best in an interview. Learn what “to do” and “not to do” to make a great impression. 3-4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 26
Job Center on the Go! 3-6 p.m., Thursday, June 27
* please register
Think Like an
EMPLOYER
By Sylvie Golod, Career Specialist In today’s competitive job market, it is imperative to research prospective companies or organizations in order to understand what their needs are. This research allows you to set yourself apart from the many other qualified applicants. To do this, reverse roles. Become the employer. Think like the
In the last two years, the library’s Business and Job Center has helped thousands of South Carolinians meet their job search needs or achieve their higher education goals. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 929-3401.
employer. Then, as you conduct your research, you will be able to pinpoint exactly how your years of experience, pertinent skill and character traits or work style meet their specific needs. Don’t forget, employers want to hire employees who have accomplishments and produce results!
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The Literary Vine, an evening of wine, beer, music, authors and food. Spread throughout the architecturally stunning Main Library on the corner of Assembly and Hampton Streets, the event will offer guests a variety of different stops as they sample and learn about a wide selection of wine and beer. Live entertainment and award-winning South Carolina Book Festival authors will also complement the evening.
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Questions? Call (803) 988-0885 or visit RichlandLibrary.com/friends for more details.
Thank you to our 2013 Literary Vine Sponsors! Reserve Sponsor
Connoisseur Sponsor Colonial Life Sommelier Sponsors Aflac; CertusBank; SCE&G
Vintner Sponsors Control Management, Inc.; Furr and Henshaw; Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.; Moore, Taylor & Thomas, P.A., Sowell Gray; TD Bank; Wells Fargo; NBSC, a division of Synovus Bank; Rogers, Townsend and Thomas, P.C.
Celebrating Volunteers
From shelving books to teaching computer classes, the library relies on volunteers to maximize resources and better serve customers. Last year, 1,128 volunteers contributed more than 22,000 hours, a value of more than $413,000. More than 100 library volunteers were recognized at a special event at Main in April. Interested in volunteering? Call 929-3436. (See page 3 for Summer Volunteer information.)
Adult Volunteer of the Year | Bill Higgins Bill Higgins volunteers five mornings a week in the Walker Local and Family History Center at Main, and he has contributed more than 1,500 hours of service. He assists customers and staff, but also provides substantial contributions to the resources available. He has indexed thousands of articles about people, places and events from the South Carolina Vertical Files, making the Community Resources database at RichlandLibrary.com a valuable resource for those researching South Carolina history.
Teen Volunteer of the Year | Chelsia Telfair Chelsia Telfair serves as a member of the Teen Advisory Board and volunteers in the Children’s Room, preparing nametags and materials for children’s programs, cleaning books and stocking book displays. She has helped with other special efforts, including the visit by the Gee’s Bend quilters, providing puppet shows and more, accumulating more than 200 volunteers hours – impressive for a Beta Club and honor society student who also tutors at her church.
Junior Volunteer of the Year | Skyler Lanigan Skyler Lanigan has volunteered more than 200 hours at Richland Library Southeast, helping
Presidential Award Recipients Gold Award | 500 hours
Bill Higgins and Gene Sansbury Silver Award | 250 hours
Ernest Anderson, John Bradley, Janice Brown, Tracy Haisley, Helen Madden, Ruby Smith and Rachel Snowden Bronze Award | 100 hours
Anne Bagwell, Shawn Chillag, Nancy Flowers, Carol Gamble, Susan Hackett, Marlene Mackey, Susan Mazur, Lisa Nichols, Bobbie Osborne, Victor Vacaflores and Cindy Wagner
staff there with a variety of tasks and projects. A few of the many things she does are cleaning and shelving books, DVDs and CDs, preparing magazines for customers to check out and organizing back issues of magazines, and preparing nametags for storytimes. Staff commend her for being reliable, enthusiastic and truly dedicated to the library. 18
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Laura Mehaffey received a special merit award for her efforts in the creation of an anime program for teens.
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LEGACY SOCIETY
Join the Library’s Legacy Society Books, Movies and More Looking for a new hobby? Want to find some of your classic favorites on vinyl? Find all of these and more at the Friends’ Summer Book Sale. Prices start as low as 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hard backs. Movies, music and audiobooks are also available. Questions? Call (803) 988-0885.
Library staff members encourage the development of literacy at every age, support learning as a lifelong activity and believe it is their role to help create an educated community.
Friends’ Members Only Sale
There are numerous ways you can support
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your library’s efforts to advance our community,
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but for many, making the Richland Library Foundation a beneficiary of their estate is the most practical and effective way. A planned
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gift clearly demonstrates how much you
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value the library, and it sets a lasting example for other philanthropic-minded individuals throughout Richland County and beyond.
Support Your Library Join the Friends The Richland Library Friends is a nonprofit organization that raises
For more information about how you can ensure quality library programs and services for future generations, visit us online at RichlandLibrary.com/foundation.
awareness of and support for the library. Memberships start at only $25. Visit RichlandLibrary.com/friends to join today.
Give to the Foundation Help advance your community while making your library even better. Contact Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or tgills@RichlandLibrary.com to support your library. MAY | JUNE
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