2017 Richland Library Summer Learning Challenge Guidebook by Richland Library

June 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 20 Want to track online? Get started at RichlandLibrary.com/summer

Learn. Create. Share. RichlandLibrary.com/summer

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CONTENTS HOW IT WORKS

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PRIZES

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KICK-OFFS

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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

pg. 5

SOL A R ECLIPSE

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JUNE EVENTS

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JULY EVENTS

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AUGUST EVENTS

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LOCAT IONS

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How it works Mark a Learning Moment on your record each time you:

read Fill in one circle for every 30 minutes you spend reading.

attend a library event Fill in one circle for every library event you attend this summer.

Once you've completed all 30 circles, return to any library location to claim your prizes.

Tracking Online 1 • How to Register Online

2 • How to Add to Your Log

3 • Claim Your Prize

• Go to RichlandLibrary.com/Summer • Click on Register an Individual or Family.

• Under your or your child’s account, click the orange button Log Reading and Activities. Log minutes and events, or click Activities to get ideas for reading and learning.

• You will get a notification when you earn 30 points and your Completion Badge will turn from grey to color.

• Fill out a profile for yourself and everyone in your family participating.

• You can go to another account by clicking Switch Readers.

• Click on the red Get Started button.

• If your whole family read together or attended an event, choose All Readers from the drop-down menu. 2

• Print off your Completion Badge or bring along a smartphone to show it to a staff member at your nearest library location.

Summer Learning Challenge Medal

One of Four Grab-bag Prizes

Columbia Fireflies Ticket for Children & Teens or

Columbia Fireflies Ticket Discount for Adults Sponsored by the Columbia Fireflies

Book Sale Coupon Sponsored by the Richland Library Friends

$3 Off Fines

GRAND PRIZE $25 Visa Gift Card

One winner per available location. Sponsored by Geiger O'Cain 3

Read books every day. Share bedtime stories and join us for storytime!

Do you have a young child? The first five years of life are critical to a child’s vocabulary and literacy development. Take time

Sing nursery rhymes and favorite songs in the car. Talk about your day and the world around you as you play outside. Play make-believe or dress up. Let your child’s imagination run wild!

each day to read, sing, talk, play and write with your young child to make sure he is ready to learn when he starts school.

Summer Learning Challenge Kickoff Celebrations for all ages School’s out! Celebrate the beginning of summer and the start of the Richland Library Summer Learning Challenge.

Write, scribble and draw in the sand. Scribbles turn into letters, and letters into words.

Eastover | 353-8584 3–5 p.m. Saturday, May 27 North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, June 3

Battle of the Books: teen edition

Participating Locations and Practice Dates Main 2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, July 8 2 – 4 p.m., Friday, July 21 2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, July 29

Got trivia? Battle of the Books is our Summer Learning Challenge team book trivia competition. The competition is open to kids between the ages of 13 –18 who enjoy reading and competing. For more information and registration forms, please visit us at participating library locations or online at RichlandLibrary.com.

Registration Teens interested in participating need to register by June 30.

Teen Battle of the Books Final Showdown: Sandhills

Blythewood 5 – 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 21 5 – 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 12 5 – 6 p.m., Monday, July 31

This is it, the final showdown between Richland Library teams for book trivia dominance. Contestants will bring everything they learned in their practice sessions to the Sandhills auditorium. Spectators and families welcome.

North Main 1 – 3 p.m., Friday, June 30 1 – 3 p.m., Fridays, July 14 & 28

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, August 5 Sandhills

2017 READING LIST

How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg

Island of the Blue Dolphins

The Princess Bride

by Scott O'Dell

by William Goldman

Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson

March: Book One by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin

The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen

illustrated by Nate Powel 5

Total Solar Eclipse On Monday, August 21, Columbia will see the east coast's longest total solar eclipse, experiencing 2 minutes and 36 seconds of darkness in the middle of the afternoon. Columbia is the third largest U.S. city on the center line of the "path of totality" (the complete coverage of the sun by the moon). When totality occurs, the sky darkens, the temperature drops, stars appear, the sky produces spectacular visual effects and the sun’s corona blazes into view. For more information, visit http://totaleclipsecolumbiasc.com

Astronomy Apps moon & planets

sky viewing

Star Walk 2 Free

Sky View Free

Phases of the Moon

Moon Globe

Vito Technology

Terminal Eleven

Universe Today

Android and iOS | Free

Star Walk 2 is a sky map delivering information on thousands of stars, comets, constellations, satellites, planets, moons and more. Simply point your device at the sky.

Sky View Free can overlay a star chart on your camera view. Selecting an object in app provides links and information.

Android | Free iOS | $1.99

Midnight Martian, Michael Howard

Know the phases of the moon on any given day, including rise and set times, distance and age.

iOS | Free All the features of the moon, including spacecraft landings, are meticulously labeled and easy to find.

PARTIAL ECLIPSE |

GLASSES ON

Starts: 1:13 p.m. The eclipse begins when the sun's disk is partially blocked by the moon.

Eye Safety It's NEVER safe to look directly at the sun, except when the sun is completely blocked during the period of total eclipse known as totality.

BAILY'S BEADS |

Eclipse Glasses

DIAMOND RING |

These are not normal sunglasses! Pick up a pair at your library or check with local science museums, schools and astronomy clubs for eclipse glasses, or purchase an ISO 12312-2 compliant and CE certified pair of these special shades. #14 arc-welder's glasses can also be used.

The last of the sunlight streaming through the moon's valleys creates a single, bright flash of light on the side of the moon. This is known as the diamond ring effect, and it marks the last few seconds before totality begins.

TOTALITY |

Pinhole Projectors Take two pieces of cardboard or thick paper. Put a pinhole in one (taking care to make a small, neat hole). Then, stand with your back to the sun and let the sun’s light fall through the hole and onto the other sheet. You’ll get a small but distinct image of the sun. Cereal Box Pinhole Viewer http://www.hilaroad.com/camp/projects/ eclipse_viewer/eclipse_viewer.html UPS Triangular Shipping Box Viewer http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/how.html

other projection methods Binocular Projector http://www.exploratorium.edu/transit/ optical-instructions.pdf Sun Funnel http://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/make-sun-funnel

FINAL STAGES |

PARTIAL ECLIPSE |

GLASSES ON

Ends: 4:06 p.m. The disks of the sun and the moon separate again.

Eclipse USA Quiz

Maxcom

Dr. Gordon Telepun

Android | Free

Android and iOS | Free

A compass and leveler are important tools for telescope setup and use. These apps will help you level your telescope mount and position the scope facing North.

GLASSES ON

A crescent will begin to grow on the opposite side of the sun from where the Baily's Beads shone at the beginning. The crescent is the lower atmosphere of the sun, beginning to peek out from behind the moon and it is your signal to stop looking directly at the eclipse. Make sure you have your safety glasses back on—or are otherwise watching the eclipse through a safe, indirect method—before the first flash of sunlight appears around the edges of the moon.

Compass & Level

iOS | Free

GLASSES OFF

Once the diamond ring disappears and the moon completely covers the entire disk of the sun, you may safely look at the eclipse without a solar filter. Be careful to protect your eyes again before the end of totality.

eclipse preparation

Vlasyslav Yershov

GLASSES ON

Starts: 2:42 p.m. Ends: 2:44 p.m.

observing tools

Bubble Level & Compass

GLASSES ON

As totality approaches, only the low-lying valleys on the moon's edge allow sunlight through, forming bright spots of light called Baily's Beads.

This fun quiz app offers two free quizzes to prepare you for this year’s Total Solar Eclipse. The quizzes are fun and challenging and you can take them as many times as you’d like and test your friends and family members!

If you want to go to a dark site to observe the sky, you will want to bring a red flashlight. Red light does not ruin your night vision, leaving your eyes adjusted to the dark for maximum star viewing power. This goes for your phone as well: if you want to use any of these apps, you will want to install a red light filter on your phone.

Did you know? Pluto has a smaller diameter than the United States!

EVENTS

JUNE

IN THE COMMUNITY

Gustafer Yellowgold for all ages

Grammy-nominated illustrator and songwriter Morgan Taylor presents Gustafer Yellowgold in a multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling. Experience live music and original animation in what The New York Times calls “a cross between Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss.” 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 6 Shandon Presbyterian Church 607 Woodrow St., Columbia, 29205 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 6 Ballentine Community Center 1009 Bickley Rd., Ballentine, 29063 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 7 Edgewood Community Foundation 2500 Elmwood Ave. Columbia, 29204

Caleb Alexander for all ages He’ll blow your mind with his illusions and magic—and he’s still a teenager! Find out who the Harlem Globetrotters call “one of the country’s rising stars in magic.” 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 28 Trenholm Road United Methodist Church 3401 Trenholm Rd., Columbia, 29204 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29 Blythewood 3 p.m., Thursday, June 29 Westminster Presbyterian Church 1715 Broad River Rd., Columbia, 29210

Healing Force for all ages With storytelling and song, booming drums and shaking gourds, this family shares a rousing celebration of African culture. Get ready to sing and dance in this high-energy performance!

11 a.m., Tuesday, June 20 Lower Richland High School 2615 Lower Richland Blvd. Hopkins, 29061 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 20 Eastover 9

CHILDREN& FAMILIES

Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets for all ages Award-winning puppeteer Hobey Ford explores the magical world of animals with his hand-crafted puppets. You’ll marvel at the metamorphosis of a butterfly and a tadpole and wonder at the intricacies of ecosystems and endangered animals. 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 8 Sandhills 3 p.m., Thursday, June 8 Main

MAIN 929-3434 Family Storytime for all ages Stories, songs and much more await you and your family at the library. 10:30 –11:15 a.m., Saturdays, June 3–24

BLYTHEWOOD 691-9806 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30–11 a.m., Fridays, June 2–30 Sun Glows, Wind Blows for ages 6-12 Use flowers and leaves to make a suncatcher for your window or windchimes to hang in your yard! 10:30–11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6 Hands on Art* for ages 3-5 Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess! 10:30–11 a.m., Tuesday, June 13 & 27

LEGO Madness* for ages 3 -12 Looking for a LEGO challenge? Join us for exciting LEGO ideas and activities. 3:30– 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 14 –28 Sunny Days!* for ages 3-5 Celebrate our sunny summer with stories and a craft sure to brighten your day.

3–5 p.m., Saturday, May 27

10:30–11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 15 Family Movie for all ages Enjoy a family friendly movie. 2:30– 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 23 Blythewood Bookworms* for ages 9-12 Join our Book Club! Enjoy fun activities and hear about exciting books. 3–4 p.m., Saturday, June 24 Illusionist Caleb Alexander for all ages 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 29

EASTOVER 353-8584 Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off Party for all ages Kick off another summer of learning at Eastover with an afternoon of fun and entertainment!

p LEGO and KEVA Planks Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more using LEGO Mindstorm and KEVA Planks. 5:30–7 p.m., Thursdays, June 1,15 & 29

CHILDREN& FAMILIES EdVenture At Eastover for all ages

Fun-filled workshops that integrate literacy and science by linking children’s books with inquiry based hands-on science explorations. Presented by EdVenture Children’s Museum, with the Franklin Institute Science Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia LEAP into Science Family Workshops.

JUN

6–7 p.m., Wednesday, June 21 Eastover

Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games for all ages Play board games that encourage cooperation, problem solving and critical thinking. 3–5 p.m., Fridays, June 2, 16, & 30

Family Storytime for all ages 10–10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, June 7–28

Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 –11:15 a.m., Tuesdays, June 6–27

Pajamarama Storytime for all ages Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.

STEAM for ages 6-12 Learn how to build robots. 3–5 p.m., Saturday, June 10

6–6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 13 & 27 Lights, Camera, Action! for all ages Bring the whole family to take a break from the heat with a fun-filled flick. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Fridays, June 2–30

Donuts/Coffee with Dads for all ages Listen to stories, and show your favorite guy how special he is by making a wonderful gift. Donuts and coffee provided. 3– 4 p.m., Saturday, June 17 Dog Safety for all ages Come learn “pawsitive” dog safety rules from Maggie, the therapy dog. 3–4 p.m., Monday, June 19

p Nighttime Astronomy: Lunar Learning for all ages Watch an interactive presentation about the moon, then head outside to observe the moon and Jupiter in the night sky. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Monday, June 5

Healing Force for all ages 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 20 If You Give a Pig a Party for all ages It's a porker of a birthday party! 3– 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 22

NORTH MAIN 754-7734 Reading Rumpus for ages 0-3 Share songs and stories.

* Please register.

3–4 p.m., Friday, June 2

p May I Pet Your Dog? for all ages Come learn “pawsitive” dog safety rules from Maggie, the therapy dog. 3 – 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 12

Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice reading with a furry friend. 3– 4 p.m., Thursday, June 15 Maker Series: Looming for all ages Make awesome projects!

Yoga for Beginners for all ages Come ready to breathe, focus, and make mind-body connections in this introductory yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes. Yoga mats and light refreshment provided. Namaste!

Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off Celebration for all ages School’s out. Celebrate the beginning of summer and the start of the Summer Learning Challenge.

Books and Veggies for all ages Learn about the Food Share Columbia program while reading and singing about fruits and veggies.

6–6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, June 6 & 20

11 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday, June 3

2–3 p.m., Wednesday, June 21

1–3 p.m., Saturday, June 17

CHILDREN& FAMILIES

JUN

Photography 101* for ages 9-12

Have fun with basic photography skills using your smartphones and tablets. Explore lighting and learn ways to keep your images interesting! 11 a.m.– Noon, Tuesday, June 6 Sandhills

Storytelling with Apps for all ages Experience stories and songs using technology.

LEGO Lab for ages 6-12 Let your imagination run wild as you build and create with LEGO.

3–3:45 p.m., Saturday, June 24

3:30– 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 7 & 21

SANDHILLS 699-9230 Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2 Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. This storytime is suited for walkers. 10–11 a.m., Thursdays, June 1–29 Puppet Jam for all ages The stage is set and the puppets are all here! Enjoy the show! 11 a.m.–Noon, Friday, June 2 Family Storytime for all ages 11–11:45 a.m., Saturdays, June 3–24

Hands on Art for ages 3-5 10 –11 a.m., Wednesdays, June 7–28 Young Geniuses for ages 3-5 After storytime, head on over to the Maker Lab for a STEAM activity for future Einsteins. 10:45–11:45 a.m. Thursdays, June 8 & 22 STEAMpunks Activate your STEAM-engines! for ages 6-12 Tinker in our Maker Lab with a variety of projects geared towards Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Say "Hola" to Stories for all ages Venga a disfrutar cuentos en bilingues en ingles y espanol. Enjoy bilingual stories in English and Spanish. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Monday, June 19 Camp Sandhills for ages 3-8 Gather 'round the campfire for stories, songs, and s’mores as we transform the storytime nook into Camp Sandhills. Learn a wilderness skill and earn a special badge! 2:30–3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 20 The Wiz Sing-Along for families Ease on down the road with Dorothy and her friends as we watch this classic film. Dress as your favorite character and get ready to sing along with Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and more. 3–6 p.m., Saturday, June 24

4–5 p.m., Tuesdays, June 13 & 27 Mother Goose Storytime for babies up to 12 months Introduce your baby to the world of books and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes and songs. This storytime is suited for crawlers.

Hooray for Dad! for all ages Let's hear it for all the dads, grandpas, uncles, and caregivers that make the world go round. Join us for stories and a craft just in time for Father's Day.

10–10:45 a.m., Mondays, June 5–26

3:30– 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 15

Art in the Afternoon: Children's Open Studio for ages 6-12 The Children's Maker Space helps young artists explore their creative side. Materials are available to draw, paint, and create.

2– 4 p.m., Mondays, June 5–26

10 –11 a.m., Saturday, June 17 12

p DIY Felt Boards* for all ages Work together to create your own felt board stories and lessons. We'll begin with stories and songs to inspire you. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28

An Afternoon with Jay Asher

TEENS

Meet award-winning and New York Times best-selling young adult author Jay Asher. His novel, 13 Reasons Why, is a hit Netflix series, and his newest novel, What Light, landed on bookshelves December 2016. Book sale and signing follows.

JUN

2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 17 Main

MAIN 929-3434 Teen Gaming Hours We've got Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U. Enjoy a rotating schedule of consoles and games every Thursday on our second floor. 3:30–5:30 p.m., Thursdays, June 1–29 Craft Like an Amazon Celebrate the premiere of Wonder Woman! Make your very own superhero tiara and bracelets. 3– 4:30 a.m., Friday, June 2 T.O.A.S.T. Do you like to use words like tsundere, shojo, or doujinshi? If so—or if you’re just curious—the doors of T.O.A.S.T., the Team Of Anime Seeking Teens, are open to you. Watch fresh-picked anime series, learn brief Japanese lessons, and enjoy anime-based games and crafts. (Bread not included.)

Injustice Gaming Tournament Test your skills with other gamers at our Injustice tournament! 5–5:30 p.m., Monday, June 26

BLYTHEWOOD 691-9806 TAB: Teen Advisory Board (TAB)* Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer organization for young people age 12-18. Teen volunteers help library staff plan and promote programs and services for our community, all while earning volunteer hours. TAB serves as the voice of Richland County teens— are you ready to be heard? 6–7 p.m., Monday, June 12

6–8 p.m., Mondays, June 5–26

EASTOVER 353-8584 Teen Gaming Hours 3–5 p.m., Fridays, June 9 & 23 Crafternoon Camp A camp to see how crafty you are: Balloon Animal Twisting, Pinch Pot Making, Cell Phone Case Designs, and T-Shirt Cutting Designs. Materials provided. 3– 4 p.m. Monday–Thursday, June 12–15

Homeschool How-To Attention homeschoolers! Learn Maker and STEAM skills. Learn something new the second Wednesday of every month.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 3:30–5 p.m., Saturday, June 24

10:30 a.m.–Noon, Wednesday, June 14

NORTH MAIN 754-7734

Maker Afternoon An afternoon of crafting and creating!

Teen Gaming Hour 3–5 p.m., Thursdays, June 1–29

* Please register.

3–4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 21 Level Up: Teen Gaming Hours Make gaming bigger than ever and take it to the big screen in our theatre! We've got Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U. 3:30–5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 24

p Get Sticky With It!* Not your parents' duct tape! Create wallets, belts, earrings or small bags. 6–7 p.m., Tuesday, June 20

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 1:30–3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 10 Hula Hoops for Fun and Fitness Burn calories and have some fun Hula hooping. 4–5, Thursday, June 22 13

ADULTS

JUN

Southern Guitar Festival all ages

The Southern Guitar Festival and Competition is an annual event that brings world caliber guitarists to Columbia. This two-day festival will include concerts, workshops, lectures, and an international solo and ensemble competition. June 10–11 Main

MAIN 929-3434 Richland Library Creative Writers' Guild Talk writing and works-in-progress with writers from all over Richland County! All skill levels and genres welcome! 7–8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 1 Microsoft Word (2013)* Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word (2013). Registration is required. Prerequisite: Solid mouse and keyboarding skills. 10 a.m.–Noon, Saturday, June 3 Computer Basics Learning Lab Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? Drop in to our Computer Basics Learning Lab for personalized assistance, learning about: using a mouse, saving files to a computer, navigating the Internet, uploading files to a website, setting up an email account and attaching documents to email. 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 22 Ukulele Jam Ukulele enthusiasts meet for a relaxed and fun jam session. Newbies and seasoned strummers welcome! We will have a limited number of ukuleles to try, so please bring your own if you are able. 6:30– 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 6

Interview Practice Individual interview sessions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups by appointment only.

Cover to Cover Book Group June: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. 6 –7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 13

10 a.m.–Noon, Wednesday, June 7 & 21 Career…Encore! Monthly Networking and Support Group* Job seekers come to Career…Encore to meet and share the challenges of looking for employment with other persons. Young or old, unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career transition, the goal is the same—to find work that is purposeful and comes with a paycheck! This month’s theme: Celebrating Career…Encore’s 6th Anniversary.

Small Business Administration: Understanding Business Credit 101* An in-depth look into personal credit and why being "credit worthy" is important for your small business. Frank Anderson, Lender Relations Specialist, Small Business Administration, shares how credit scores are determined, what your score says about you, and how to repair negative credit history. He also provides resources on how to protect yourself against identity theft. Register online.

6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, June 8

6–8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13

Keep Me In Suspense! A Mystery/Thriller Book Group Join us to discuss Night Fall by Nelson DeMille.

Goodwill Job Training Information Session* Hear about the job training programs that Goodwill offers in the Midlands. Learn about training and certifications in Retail, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Call Center, Food Service and Custodial Technician. Information about program requirements, start dates, and the selection process provided. Fill out an application for the program of your choice on site! Register online.

2:30– 4 p.m., Saturday, June 10 Trojan Labor Information Session* Gerald Freeman, Assistant Branch Manager, provides an overview of the Trojan Labor hiring process. Trojan Labor is currently recruiting more than 50 positions, both full and part-time, for Facility Management at the University of South Carolina. Two forms of valid identification are required to apply. 11 a.m.– 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 13

10 –11 a.m., Wednesday, June 14 Basic Résumé Help with Career Coaches Career Coaches will be available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis. 2:30– 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 14 & 28

ADULTS Master Maker Challenge

JUN

Put your creativity and engineering skills to the test by participating in our Master Maker Challenge. Submit an entry for each challenge and earn points for your hard work. At the end of the summer, the participant with the highest score will win our Master Maker award. Homemade Headwear Design an item to be worn on your head. Entries due Friday, June 9 before 6 p.m. Cardboard Creations Use cardboard to create something no smaller than one cubic foot and no larger than one cubic yard. Entries due Friday, June 23 before 6 p.m. All Day, Friday, June 9 & 23 Main

Great Books Discussion Group Explore classic literature with fellow readers. June 14: Canterbury Tales, The Knight's Tale by Chaucer. 7–8:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 14

Entries scored by four judges. Points awarded based on function, creativity, design and adherence to challenge guidelines. Participants must be 18 years or older. Participants can work on their projects at home or in the Main Library’s Studios. All entries must be turned into the Main Library Studio Staff by the due date. Individuals only, no group work will be considered. For questions contact the Studio Department at 803-929-3445.

Development Facilitator, discuss the unwritten rules of professionalism. Topics include: dealing with office politics, workspace and privacy issues, and appropriate verbal and written communication. Register online. 2–4 p.m., Tuesday, June 20

Professional Networking on LinkedIn* Sylvie Golod, Career Specialist, shares tips on how to network using your professional LinkedIn profile. Whether you are looking for employment, sharing your expertise or promoting your business, LinkedIn is the powerful way to build your network. Intermediate class for active LinkedIn users only.

Solar System Necklace Make a solar system to wear around your neck! Materials supplied. 6:30– 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 20

* Please register.

6–7 p.m., Monday, June 19 Business Etiquette* Business Etiquette is common sense, but is not always common practice. Andrena King, Workforce Development Specialist, and Janet Hatch, Career

11 a.m.– 3 p.m., Wednesday, June 21 Inform Yourself: Information Literacy for Kids A family-friendly session on raising information-savvy kids. 6 –7 p.m., Thursday, June 22

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 15 Project Hope Information Session* Courtney Shiver, Project Hope Coordinator, discusses Project Hope’s eligibility requirements, boot camp, job development and much more. Project Hope is a federally funded grant program that provides education and training to low-income individuals for occupations in health care.

Sun Spotters: Solar Astronomy Celebrate the summer solstice by observing our brightest star, the sun! Drop by anytime during the program to check out amazing views of our sun in the upper parking lot using special solar-safe astronomy equipment.

p Saving Family Photos* Do you have boxes of old family photos and don't know what to do with them? Are some starting to deteriorate and showing signs of age? Learn how to scan and use Adobe Photoshop to preserve your family memories. Registration required, limited to six people. 10 a.m.– Noon, Wednesday, June 21

Microsoft PowerPoint (2013)* Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2013). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience. 10 a.m.– Noon, Saturday, June 24 Microsoft Excel (2013)* Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2013). Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Monday, June 26

ADULTS

JUN

Women's Self-Defense with Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies* Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes; light refreshments and drinks will be provided. 9:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 24 Eastover

Career…Encore! Monthly Networking and Support Group* 10 a.m.– Noon, Wednesday, June 7

Vista Book Group Discuss A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator's Rise to Power by Paul Fischer.

NORTH MAIN 754-7734 Goodwill Information Session* 9 –11 a.m., Thursday, June 1

EASTOVER 353-8584

6–8 p.m., Thursday, June 8

Free Notary Public Please call to schedule an in-person appointment time.

Recording 101: Discover the Artist Within Hippie Torrales, our recording studio guru, teaches basic skills needed to use the North Main Recording Studio.

9 a.m.–6 p.m., Thursday, June 1 Novel People of Eastover Join us for a book club discussion. Stop by to pick up your copy or call with questions.

10 a.m.– Noon, Saturday, June 10 Basic Résumé Help with Career Coaches* 2– 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 14

6–7:15 p.m., Thursday, June 1

3:30–4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 10 16

11 a.m.– Noon, Wednesdays, June 7–28 Paint Mixer An evening of painting! No instructor— just people who love to draw and paint. Supplies available.

6–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 28

Smartphones for Seniors 101* Learn basic smartphone features including: differences between Android and iPhone, data plans, powering on, navigation, settings, Internet search, making calls and text messaging. We will provide the devices and apps and all the support you need to become a proficient user.

Basket Weavers* Interested in basket weaving? Bring your own supplies and share your skills with fellow basket weavers!

p Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters Interested in knitting, crocheting, needlework, or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters! 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 1 & 15

North Main Garden Club* The North Main Gardeners share a variety of gardening tips. 10:30 –11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 17 Move with the Groove: Zumba Move and groove with the North Main adults and seniors. 3–4 p.m., Wednesday, June 21

ADULTS

JUN Trash to Treasure: T-Shirt Upcycle Turn your old t-shirts into new treasures! 3–5 p.m., Saturday, June 3 Sandhills

Maker Lab: T-Shirt Shawls* Learn a versatile, hand-stitched reverse appliqué technique while constructing your own wrap or lightweight scarf using reclaimed materials. Create a wardrobe as unique as you are! 4 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 14 Sandhills

Cooking by The Books: Share a Smoothie Learn cooking and recipe basics.

SANDHILLS 699-9230 Mind Your Business: Maker Edition Take your craft from a hobby to a business. Learn to build a business and market what you make.

6:30– 8, Monday, June 12 Second Wednesday Book Group Discuss engaging works of fiction and non-fiction.

6:30– 8 p.m., Thursdays

* Please register.

• June 1: Online Business Basics • June 15: Cell Phone Photography and Social Media Marketing • June 29: Business Card Design Let's Speak English Practice your English-language conversation with other internationals in a comfortable, relaxed environment. 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 6– 27

7– 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 14 Third Thursday Book Group Lively discussion of engaging fiction and nonfiction works. p Makerspace Open Lab Curious about the makerspace? Visit for an introduction to this new space and the tools and supplies available to you in the library.

1– 2:30 p.m., Thursday, June 15

2:30– 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 5

Did you know? It would take one million Earths to fill the Sun.

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Flow Circus

for all ages

Combining magic, juggling, and lots of laughs, Paul Miller of Flow Circus puts on a show that will have the whole family amazed and delighted. 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 17 Westminster Presbyterian Church 1715 Broad River Rd. Columbia, 29210 3 p.m., Monday, July 17 Sandhills

All Hands Productions:

The New Adventures of Brer Rabbit for all ages Stories, music and humor fill new, original stories with the classic characters of Brer Rabbit. All Hands Productions is a Richland Library favorite!

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 11 North Main 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 Shandon Presbyterian Church 607 Woodrow St. Columbia, 29205 Noon, Wednesday, July 12 Jewish Community Center 306 Flora Dr. Columbia, 29223

Animal Architects with the Riverbanks Zoo for all ages From the smallest spider to the massive elephant, animal architects are in every corner of the world. Explore how animals construct their homes, build their communities, and influence the ecosystems they live within. You can also meet a few animal ambassadors from the Riverbanks Zoo! 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 25 Lower Richland High School 2615 Lower Richland Blvd. Hopkins, 29061 19

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Columbia Children's Theater: James and the Giant Peach for all ages

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A juicy, off-beat adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl adventure! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach—and launches a journey of enormous proportions. 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 25 Main

MAIN 929-3434 Family Storytime for all ages Stories, songs and much more await you and your family at the library. 10:30–11:15 a.m., Saturdays, July 1–29

p Learn Freely Fest for all ages An exciting day of learning for the whole family. Choose from more than a dozen fun and informative sessions— make crafts, play games, get active, explore library resources, and pick up some good-to-know life skills. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., Saturday, July 15

Family Storytime for all ages 11–11:30 a.m., Fridays, July 7–28

Hands on Art* for ages 3-5 10:30 –11 a.m., Tuesdays, July 11 & 25

Sun Spotters: An Introduction to Solar Astronomy for ages 6 -12 Has news of this year's Great American Eclipse piqued your interest in learning about our sun? Learn about our closest star and how to safely observe it through special solar-safe equipment.

All Buttoned Up!* for ages 3-8 Get crafty and make your own headbands and bracelets using buttons.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday, July 10 ( Rain Date: Monday, July 17)

10:30 –11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 15

Meet a Park Ranger Storytime for all ages Meet a Congaree National Park Ranger and learn about local wildlife and Congaree’s champion trees. 11–11:30 a.m., Friday, July 14 Miniature Marvels* for ages 6 -12 Create a tiny room out of re-useable materials you already have! 3–5 p.m., Tuesday, July 18

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Pajamarama Storytime for all ages Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.

LEGO Madness* for ages 3-12 Looking for a LEGO challenge? Join us weekly for exciting LEGO ideas and activities.

6:30–7:15 p.m., Mondays, July 3–31

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 5–26 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess! 10:30 –11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, July 5–26 Read to a Dog for ages 6-8 Practice reading with a furry friend! 3– 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13 20

Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 –11 a.m., Fridays, July 7– 28 Terrific Tiny Terrarium!* for ages 9-12 Learn about terrariums and make your own indoor garden. 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, July 8

10:30 –11:30 a.m., Thursday, July 13 Family Game Morning for all ages Enjoy a morning of board games and bingo!

Moonlit Nights!* for ages 3-5 Celebrate our warm, moonlit nights with stories and a craft. 10:30 –11:30 a.m., Thursday, July 20 Family Movie for all ages Enjoy an afternoon at the library watching a family friendly movie. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 21 Blythewood Bookworms* for ages 9-12 Join our Book Club! Enjoy fun activities and hear about exciting books. 3– 4 p.m., Saturday, July 22 Columbia Marionette Theater: Build it Better with the Three Little Pigs for all ages 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 26 Trinity United Methodist Church 90 Boney Rd., Blythewood, 29016 Alien Encounters* for ages 6-12 Do you believe in UFOs? Let your imagination take flight as we read stories about aliens and make a craft even a Martian would like. 3 – 4 p.m., Thursday, July 27

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Columbia Marionette Theater: Build it Better with the Three Little Pigs for all ages

Watch as three of our favorite storybook characters "Build a Better World" for themselves by combining their resources and working together to keep the Big Bad Wolf at bay. Special cameo appearance by Little Red Riding Hood. 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 26 Trinity United Methodist Church 90 Boney Rd. Blythewood, 29016 Lights, Camera, Action! for all ages Bring the whole family to take a break from the heat with a fun flick. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Fridays, July 14 & 28 Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games for all ages Play board games to encourage cooperation, problem solving and critical thinking.

EASTOVER 353-8584 Hooray for the USA for all ages Celebrate the 4th of July with patriotic stories, songs and a festive craft. Dress for a mess. 3–3:45 p.m., Monday, July 3 Family Storytime for all ages 10–10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, July 5–26 Chemistry Magic Show with Robert Ellington for all ages Explore the magic of science in this fun filled interactive show that combines the fascinating world of chemistry with the enchantment of magic. 10–11 a.m., Friday, July 7

3–5 p.m., Fridays, July 14 & 28 Traveling Around the World Camp for all ages Travel around the world with books, crafts and cuisines. 3 – 4 p.m., Monday, July 17– Thursday, July 20 Yoga for Beginners for all ages Join us for a fun, relaxing introductory yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and come ready to breathe, focus and make mind-body connections. Yoga mats and light refreshment will be provided. Namaste! 6 – 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 18

JUL EdVenture At Eastover for all ages Fun-filled workshops that integrate literacy and science by linking children’s books with inquiry based hands-on science explorations. Presented by EdVenture Children’s Museum, with the Franklin Institute Science Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia LEAP into Science Family Workshops. 6 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 Happy Birthday Harry! for all ages Your invitation to Hogwarts' biggest summer event has arrived! Celebrate all things Harry Potter on his special day. Open your Marauders Map and follow it to Eastover for a magical afternoon of challenges, games and treats. 2– 4 p.m., Monday, July 31

NORTH MAIN 754-7734 Make It and Take It* for all ages Design your own mini garden. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Friday, July 7 All Hands Productions: The New Adventures of Brer Rabbit for all ages 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 11 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 –11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, July 11–25

Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6 – 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 11 & 25 I Scream for Ice Cream for all ages Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by exploring the science behind ice cream and making your own frozen treat.

* Please register.

3– 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 12 LEGO and KEVA Planks Madness for ages 6 -12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more using LEGO Mindstorm and KEVA Planks. 5:30–7 p.m., Thursdays, July 13 & 27

Porkchop Productions The Three Little Pigs for all ages

A campfire story turns into a hilarious lesson about building houses and building friendships. Fast-paced and side-splitting! 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 20 Eastover 3 p.m., Thursday, July 20 Ballentine 21

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JUL Basket Weavers* for all ages Interested in basket weaving? Bring your own supplies and share your skills with fellow basket weavers!

Hands on Art for ages 3-5 Simple art fun for the very young. Come for a short storytime in our story nook and then head to the maker lab for a fun project. Dress for a mess! 10 –11 a.m., Wednesdays, July 5– 26

11 a.m.– Noon, Thursday, July 13 LEGO Lab for ages 6-12 Let your imagination run wild as you build and create with LEGO in the Sandhills STEAM Corner. 3:30– 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 5 & 19

Puppetpalooza for all ages See your favorite shows performed by the North Main Puppets.

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2 Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. This storytime is suited for walkers.

11 a.m., Thursday, July 13

10 –11 a.m., Thursdays, July 6– 27

Reading Rumpus for ages 0-3 Share songs and stories with babies from birth to age 3.

Young Geniuses for ages 3-5 After storytime head on over to the Maker Lab for a STEAM activity for future Einsteins.

11 a.m.– Noon, Wednesday, July 12

3–4 p.m., Friday, July 14 Books and Veggies for all ages Join us for stories and songs about fruit and veggies. Learn about the Food Share Columbia program. 2–3 p.m., Wednesday, July 19

10:45 –11:45 a.m. Thursdays, July 6 & 20 Puppet Jam for all ages The stage is set and the puppets are all here! Enjoy the show! 11 a.m. – Noon, Friday, July 7

Read to a Dog for all ages 3–4 p.m., Thursday, July 20 STEAM for ages 6-12 Learn how to build robots. 3–5 p.m., Saturday, July 22

SANDHILLS 699-9230 Family Storytime for all ages 11–11:45 a.m., Saturdays, July 1– 29 Mother Goose Storytime for babies up to 12 months Introduce your baby to the world of books and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes, and songs. This storytime is suitable for crawlers. 10–10:45 a.m., Mondays, July 3– 31 Art in the Afternoon: Children's Open Studio for ages 6-12 The Children's Maker Space helps young artists explore their creative side. Materials are available to draw, paint, and create. 2–4 p.m., Mondays, July 3–31 22

Photography 102 for Kids* for ages 9-12 Photography apps can add beauty and magic to your pictures! Discover new ways to add special effects to your images using free apps!

Camp Sandhills for ages 3-8 Gather 'round the campfire for stories, songs, and s’mores as we transform the storytime nook into Camp Sandhills. Learn a wilderness skill and earn a special badge! 2:30–3:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11

Sensory Sensations Open Play for ages 3-5 Opportunities to engage the senses and fine motor skills through open play! Program geared for young learners and those with other sensory challenges. Caregivers, please plan to assist your child in safely exploring. 10 –11 a.m., Saturday, July 15 Flow Circus for all ages 3 p.m., Monday, July 17 Say "Hola" to Stories for all ages Venga a disfrutar cuentos en bilingues en ingles y espanol. Come enjoy bilingual stories in English and Spanish. 6:30 –7:30 p.m., Monday, July 17 Bats in the Library! for all ages Join a ranger from Sesquicentennial State Park as we dispel myths about bats and reveal the surprising truth about these animals. Find out why bats are important and what you can do to help protect them. 2–3 p.m., Tuesday, July 18 Felt Critter Finger Puppets* for ages 6-12 Create your own cool critter finger puppets and toys using craft felt. Sharp scissors and needles will be used in this program.

STEAMpunks for ages 6 -12 Activate your STEAM-engines! Tinker in our Maker Lab with a variety of projects geared towards Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 26

4 p.m., Tuesdays, July 11 & 25

Pigskin Poets for all ages

Down, set, hike! It’s time for Gamecock football! The USC football team, cheerleaders and Cocky are taking the field with Richland Library for an afternoon of stories, games and autographs. Date and location TBD Visit RichlandLibrary.com for more information.

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Escape Room* The clock is ticking and there's only one way out. Can your team complete this mission? Welcome ages 12 to 18. 3– 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 12 & 19 and Tuesday, July 25 Main

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T.O.A.S.T. Do you like to use words like tsundere, shojo, or doujinshi? If so—or if you’re just curious—the doors of T.O.A.S.T., the Team Of Anime Seeking Teens, are open to you. Watch fresh-picked anime series, learn brief Japanese lessons, and enjoy anime-based games and crafts. (Bread not included.)

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer organization for young people age 12-18. Teen volunteers help library staff plan and promote programs and services for our community, all while earning volunteer hours. TAB serves as the voice of Richland County teens— are you ready to be heard?

Teen Gaming Hours 3 – 5 p.m., Fridays, July 7 & 21

6–8 p.m., Mondays, July 3 –31

3:30– 5 p.m., Saturday, July 8

Teen Gaming Hours 3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, July 6–27

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Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 8

Press Play: Captain America Civil War Watch Captain America: Civil War and make crafts! Families and teens are welcome.

Teen Gaming Hours We've got Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U. Enjoy a rotating schedule of consoles and games every Thursday on our second floor.

Homeschool How-To Attention homeschoolers! Learn Maker and STEAM skills the second Wednesday of every month!

p Terrific Tiny Terrarium!* Learn about terrariums and make your own indoor garden to take home! 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, July 8

* Please register.

10:30 a.m.– Noon, Wednesday, July 12 NXT-G Design Lab – Wire Sculpture Bend and twist metal string to your will, using the tools of the wire-working trade. 3–4 p.m., Friday, July 21

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Babysitting Basics* Learn a new skill to earn some additional income. A Safe Sitter certified instructor teaches the fundamentals of babysitting including marketing your business, childcare essentials, CPR instruction and more! Participant receive 4H Babysitting completion certificates.

3–5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 5

3:30–5:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 6–27

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 3:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, July 29

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)* 6 –7 p.m., Monday, July 10 Teen Game Night* Pit your video gaming skills against your peers at this fun event!

11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, July 22 Hula Hoops for Fun and Fitness Burn calories and have some fun Hula hooping. 4 – 5 p.m., Thursday, July 27

SANDHILLS 699-9230 DIY T-Shirt Necklaces* Create your very own stylish statement using recycled fibers. 4 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 12

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Hands-On: A Community Casting Project* Local artist and sculptor, Kara Gunter, will be casting the clasped hands of strangers. Through sculpture, writing and photography, we will share and document our journey of finding out how we are all connected in this human experience. Register now for this nique opportunity to become a part of a powerful community project. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., Saturday, July 1 Main

MAIN 929-3434 Interview Practice Individual interview sessions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups by appointment only. 10 a.m. – Noon, Wednesday, July 5 Microsoft Word (2013)* Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word (2013). Registration is required. Prerequisite: Solid mouse and keyboarding skills. 6:30– 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 5 Richland Library Creative Writers' Guild Talk writing and works-in-progress with writers from all over Richland County! All skill levels and genres welcome! 7– 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 6 Master Maker Challenge Calling all makers and crafters! Put your creativity and engineering skills to the test by participating in our Master Maker Challenge. Submit an entry for each challenge and earn points for your hard work. At the end of the summer, the participant with the highest score will win our Master Maker award. • Recycle It! Challenge: Give something old, broken or forgotten a new purpose. Entries due July 7 before 6 p.m. • Make it Hold: Design something that can hold your own bodyweight. Entries due July 21 before 6 p.m.

Entries scored by four judges. Points awarded based on function, creativity, design and adherence to challenge guidelines. Participants must be 18 years or older. Participants can work on their projects at home or in the Main Library’s Studios. All entries must be turned into the Main Library Studio Staff by their due date. Individuals only, no group work will be considered. For questions, contact the Studio Department at 803-929-3445.

Two forms of valid identification are required to apply.

All Day, Fridays, July 7 & 21

Computer Basics Learning Lab Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? Drop in to our Computer Basics Learning Lab for personalized assistance. Learn basic computer skills such as: using a mouse, saving files to a computer, navigating the Internet, uploading files to a website, setting up an email account and attaching files to email. 10–11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8 2:30– 4 p.m., Thursday, July 20 Keep Me In Suspense! A Mystery/Thriller Book Group Discuss The Caretaker: A Ranjit Singh Novel by A.X. Ahmad. 2:30 – 4 p.m., Saturday, July 8 Trojan Labor Information Session* Gerald Freeman, Assistant Branch Manager, provides an overview of the Trojan Labor hiring process. Trojan Labor is currently recruiting more than 50 positions, both full and part-time, for Facility Management at the University of South Carolina.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 11 Ukulele Jam Ukulele enthusiasts meet for a relaxed and fun jam session. Newbies and seasoned strummers welcome! We will have a limited number of ukuleles to try, so please bring your own if you are able. 6:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 11

10 –11 a.m., Wednesday, July 12 Basic Résumé Help with Career Coaches Career Coaches will be available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis. 2:30– 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 12 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2013)* Learn intermediate skills for Microsoft Word (2013), such as: creating lists, using headers and footers, working with tables, and adding pictures and graphics. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 12

ADULTS Learn Freely Fest for all ages

An exciting day of learning for the whole family. Choose from more than a dozen fun and informative sessions—make crafts, play games, get active, explore library resources, and pick up some good-to-know life skills.

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10 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, July 15 Main

Great Books Discussion Group Explore classic literature with fellow readers. July 12: The Declaration of Independence by Miscellaneous 7–8:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 12 Career…Encore! Monthly Networking and Support Group* Job seekers come to Career…Encore to meet and share the challenges of looking for employment. Whether young or old, unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career transition, the desire is the same—find work that is purposeful and of course, comes with a paycheck! This month’s theme: Independent Careers (In Demand Jobs). 6–8 p.m., Thursday, July 13 Microsoft Publisher (2013)* Learn how to use Microsoft Publisher (2013) to create newsletters, flyers, and brochures. Registration is required. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.

* Please register.

6:30– 8:30 p.m., Monday, July 17 Careers in Manufacturing* The state of South Carolina and Midlands Technical College (MTC), have developed a specialized training program for those interested in a manufacturing career. The South Carolina Manufacturing Certified Production Technician (SCMC) training program is a state and nationally recognized, industry-led training and certification program focused on teaching students the core skills and knowledge needed to become an advanced manufacturing production worker. A clean criminal background check and drug/alcohol screen are required in order to qualify.

This session will also cover Careers in Welding and welding training opportunities at MTC. Register online. 6– 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 18 Interview Practice* Individual interview sessions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups by appointment only. 10 a.m.– Noon, Wednesday, July 19 Sun, Moon, Sky, Earth Captured in Elements Jars Mini jars, cotton balls, paint and GLITTER! Make mini element jars that can be carried anywhere. 3:30 – 4 p.m., Thursday, July 20 “Start Fresh” Financial Workshop* Ron King, Program Specialist, Community Development, City of Columbia, gives practical ways to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, improving credit, and reducing debt. Register online. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 22 Facebook for 50+* Do you want to learn a great way to keep in touch with friends and grandkids? This hands-on class shows you how to stay engaged with your family, friends, and community. Registration is required. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 22 & 29 • July 22 — Part 1: What you can do with Facebook, signing up for a Facebook account, building your profile, how to upload a photo of yourself or another image of your choosing. We will show you how to find and “friend” old and new friends and family members, and

how to navigate your home page and timeline. • July 29— Part 2: Fine tuning your account and privacy settings, adding and editing photos on your page and timeline, “liking” pages and groups, plus more about Facebook games and apps and how to access the help center features. Saving Family Photos* Do you have boxes of old family photos and don't know what to do with them? Are some starting to deteriorate and showing signs of age? Learn scanning and how to use Adobe Photoshop to preserve your family memories. Registration required. Limited to six people. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 22 Microsoft Excel (2013)* Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2013). Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience. 6:30– 8:30 p.m., Monday, July 24 Inform Yourself: Information Literacy for Job Seekers In the market for a new job? Overwhelmed by the task of searching and applying online? Join us for some helpful tips on effective job seeking in the digital era. 6–7 p.m., Tuesday, July 25 Basic Résumé Help with Career Coaches Career Coaches are available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis. 2:30 – 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 25

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Jupiter will be high in the sky and we want to look at it! If the skies are clear, we will have a short observation session of Jupiter and the first quarter moon. 7– 8:30 p.m., Monday, July 31 Main

Vista Book Group Discuss The Turner House by Angela Flournoy. 6–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 Careers with Palmetto Health* Palmetto Health is the largest health care system in the region as well as one of the five largest employers in the state. A Palmetto Health Talent Acquisition Team Member shares Palmetto Health job openings, the application process, and the skills that make for a good candidate! 6–8 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 LinkedIn Help with Career Coaches Career Coaches available to answer your LinkedIn questions on a first-come, first-served basis.

EASTOVER 353-8584 Free Notary Public Please call to schedule an in-person appointment time.

5:30– 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 11–25

9 a.m.– 6 p.m., Saturday, July 1 Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters! 6 –7:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 6–27 Readers’ Morning Out* Ballentine's daytime book group for adults. Register by phone or in person. 10–11 a.m., Tuesday, July 11

Tech Talk* Do you have a tech question? Puzzled by an e-device? Want to know how to best use our website or surfing the internet? Any tech/computer questions/problems? Call or walk in to reserve a 30-minute in person session with one-on-one technical help. All Day, Saturday, July 1

Garden Like a Master— Native Plants The South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners share their expert knowledge.

The Write Stuff A series of workshops designed to spark your creativity and get your ink flowing. No previous writing experience necessary.

Microsoft PowerPoint (2013)* Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2013). Create new slides, edit text and insert images. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.

3–4 p.m., Wednesday, July 12

6–7 p.m., Mondays, July 10 & 24

Water Colors for Beginners* Learn the basics of water color paints with local artist, Marty Allen.

Golden Agers Bring your friends for a bi-monthly gathering.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 25

10–11:30 a.m., Friday, July 21

6:30– 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27

Bookin' It in Ballentine Ballentine's evening book club for adults. Register by phone or in person.

IoT: Connecting your Technology to Simplify your Life* The Internet of Things (IoT) and can simplify your life. Learn a few practical solutions that can help you immediately, and get a sense for the endless possibilities.

2:30– 4 p.m., Thursday, July 27

Intermediate Microsoft Excel (2013)* Intermediate Excel will cover concepts such as: merging and splitting cells, hiding columns and rows, using multiple worksheets, sorting and filtering data, and formatting a worksheet as a table. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel (2013) class or solid Excel experience. 6:30– 8:30 p.m., Monday, July 31 26

BALLENTINE 781-5026 Coloring Café Keep calm and Color On!

6:30–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 26

3:30– 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 22

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JUL Black Thumb Gardening: I Killed My Cactus* Learn the basics of caring for succulents and cacti. Take home your own succulent. 2:30– 3:45 p.m., Thursday, July 6 Sandhills

NORTH MAIN 754 -7734 Basket Weavers* Interested in basket weaving? Bring your own supplies and share your skills with fellow basket weavers!

10:30 –11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 29

11 a.m.– Noon, Wednesdays, July 5–26

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Goodwill Information Session* 9–11 a.m., Thursday, July 6

Let's Speak English Practice your English-language conversation with other internationals in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 6 & 20 Recording 101: Discover the artist within Hippie Torrales, our recording studio guru, teaches basic skills needed to use the North Main Recording Studio. 10 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, July 8 Career...Encore! Monthly Networking and Support* 10 a.m.–Noon, Wednesday, July 19

* Please register.

North Main Garden Club* The North Main Gardeners share a variety of gardening tips.

Move with the Groove: Zumba Move and groove with the North Main adults and seniors. 3–4 p.m., Wednesday, July 19 Basic Résumé Help with Career Coaches* 2– 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 26

11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 11– 25 Second Wednesday Book Group Discuss engaging works of fiction and non-fiction. 7– 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 12 Cooking by The Book Learn cooking and recipe basics. • Cake Decorating Basics. 6:30– 8:15 p.m., Thursday, July 13 • Healthy Snacks and Couponing Hacks 6:30– 8:15 p.m., Monday, July 24 Third Thursday Book Group Lively discussion of engaging fiction and nonfiction works. 1– 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 20

Richland Library Friends Preview Book Sale Members of the Richland Library Friends are invited to shop during this preview sale. Not a member? You can join at the door for as little as $25. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Friday, July 28

Richland Library Friends Book Sale Get great deals on used books and support the library. Questions? Call 929-3436. 9 a.m.– 3 p.m., Saturday, July 29 Richland Library Operations Center 130 Lancewood Rd., Columbia, SC 29210

Did you know? It takes eight minutes for light to travel from the sun to earth.

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Summer Learning Challenge Wrap-Up Party FEATURING

Frances England

for all ages

Frances England is coming all the way from San Francisco to help us celebrate the end of summer! Her whimsical, acoustic pop ballads have won four Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice Awards and her latest album, Explorer of the World, was nominated for a Grammy. Music, fun and festivity for the whole family! 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 19 Main 3 p.m., Saturday, August 19 Sandhills

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Sun Spotters: Preparing for the Great American Solar Eclipse

Eclipsed!* for ages 3-12

Join us to learn all about eclipses and make a craft that will put you into orbit!

for ages 6-12

The eclipse is almost here! Join us for a hands-on learning session about solar eclipses and how to safely view them. 11 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 3

10:30–11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12 3– 4 p.m. Thursday, August 17 Blythewood

Rain date: August 10 Ballentine

MAIN 929-3434 Family Storytime for all ages Stories, songs and much more await you and your family at the library. 10:30–11:15 a.m. Saturdays, August 5–26 Summer Learning Challenge Wrap-Up Party featuring Frances England for all ages 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 19

BALLENTINE 781-5026 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess! 10:30–11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, August 2–16 Read to a Dog for ages 6-8 Practice reading with a furry friend! 3–4:30 p.m., Thursday, August 3 Family Storytime all ages 11–11:30 a.m., Fridays, August 4–25 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs. 6:30–7:15 p.m., Mondays, August 7–21

BLYTHEWOOD 691-9806 Survivor!* for ages 6-12 Would you survive being stuck on a deserted island? Find out if you would sink or float in this STEAM program. 10:30 a.m.–Noon, Tuesday, August 1

LEGO Madness* for ages 3-12 Looking for a LEGO challenge? Join us weekly for exciting ideas and activities. 3:30– 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 2–16 Countdown to Launch* for ages 6-12 3-2-1-Blast off! Explore space, then make and launch a rocket. 3– 4 p.m., Thursday, August 3 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30 –11:00 a.m., Fridays, August 4–25 Hands on Art* for ages 3-5 10:30 –11 a.m., Tuesdays, August 8 & 22 Solar Opposites* for ages 6-12 Read stories about the sun and the moon, then make a craft that is simply out of this world! 3– 4 p.m., Thursday, August 10 Moonlight Matinee for all ages Watch the movie "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," featuring Bing Crosby, Rhonda Fleming and a solar eclipse. 2:30– 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 18 Book Swap! for all ages Bring up to 10 gently used children's books and trade them for different titles! The Blythewood Bookworms will be there to help you. 2:30–4:30 p.m., Saturday, August 19 Blythewood Bookworms* for ages 9-12 Join our Book Club! Enjoy fun activities and hear about exciting books. 3–4 p.m., Saturday, August 19

EASTOVER 353-8584 Yoga for Beginners for all ages A fun, relaxing introductory yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and come ready to breathe, focus and make mind-body connections. Yoga mats and light refreshment will be provided. Namaste! 6– 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, August 1 Family Storytime for all ages 10–10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, August 2–30 Lights, Camera, Action! for all ages Bring the whole family to take a break from the heat with a fun filled flick. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Friday, August 4 Summer Learning Challenge Wrap-Up Party for all ages Wrap up the Summer Learning Challenge with crafts, games, and prizes for the whole family. 3– 4:30 p.m., Saturday, August 5 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6–6:30 a.m., Tuesdays, August 8 & 22 LEGO and KEVA Planks Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more using LEGO Mindstorm and KEVA Planks. 5:30–7 p.m., Thursdays, August 10 & 24 Learn, Connect, Play: Board Games for all ages Play board games to encourage cooperation, problem solving and critical thinking. 3–5 p.m., Friday, August 11

CHILDREN& FAMILIES

Camp Sandhills for ages 3-8

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Gather 'round the campfire for stories, songs, and s’mores as we transform the storytime nook into Camp Sandhills. Learn a wilderness skill and earn a special badge! 2:30– 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 1 Sandhills

EdVenture At Eastover for all ages Fun-filled workshops that integrate literacy and science by linking children’s books with inquiry based hands-on science explorations. Presented by EdVenture Children’s Museum, with the Franklin Institute Science Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia LEAP into Science Family Workshops. 6–7 p.m., Wednesday, August 23

NORTH MAIN 754-7734 Family Storytime for all ages 10:30–11:15 a.m., Tuesday, August 1–29 STEAM for age 6-12 Learn about the Eiffel Tower and Seattle Space Needle, then build your own using marshmallows and toothpicks. 3–5 p.m., Saturday, August 5 Reading Rumpus for ages 0-3 Share songs and stories with babies from birth to age 3. 3– 4 p.m., Friday, August 11 Books and Veggies for all ages Join us for stories and songs about fruit and veggies. Learn about the Food Share Columbia program.

* Please register.

2–3 p.m., Wednesday, August 16 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 3–4 p.m., Thursday, August 17

SANDHILLS 699-9230 Hands on Art for ages 3-5 10 –11 a.m., Wednesdays, August 2–30

LEGO Lab for ages 6-12 Let your imagination run wild as you build and create with LEGO. 3:30– 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 2, 16 & 30

STEAMpunks for ages 6-12 Activate your STEAM-engines! Tinker in our Maker Lab with a variety of projects geared towards Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. 4 –5 p.m., Tuesdays, August 8 & 22

Toddler Storytime for ages 1-2 Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. This storytime is suited for walkers. 10–11 a.m., Thursdays, August 3– 31 Young Geniuses for ages 3-5 After storytime head to the Maker Lab for a STEAM activity for future Einsteins. 10:45 –11:45 a.m. Thursdays, August 3, 17 & 31 Puppet Jam for all ages The stage is set and the puppets are all here! Enjoy the show! 11 a.m. – Noon, Friday, August 4 Family Storytime for all ages 11–11:45 a.m., Saturdays, August 5– 26 Mother Goose Storytime for babies up to 12 months Introduce your baby to the world of books and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes, and songs. This storytime is suitable for crawlers. 10–10:45 a.m., Monday, August 7– 28 Art in the Afternoon: Children's Open Studio for ages 6-12 The Children's Maker Space is open to help young artists explore their creative side. Materials are available to draw, paint and create.

Maker Lab: Yarn Dolls* for ages 6-12 Learn to make your own dolls using yarn or strips of fabric. (This would be an excellent opportunity to practice braiding.) 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 LEGO and KEVA Planks Madness for ages 6-12 5:30 – 7 p.m., Thursday, August 10 Summer Learning Challenge Wrap-Up Party featuring Frances England for all ages 3 p.m., Saturday, August 19 Say "Hola" to Stories for all ages Venga a disfrutar cuentos en bilingues en ingles y espanol. Come enjoy bilingual stories in English and Spanish. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Monday, August 21 Sensory Sensations Open Play for all ages Opportunities to engage the senses and fine motor skills through open play! Program geared for young learners and those with other sensory challenges. Caregivers, please plan to assist your child in safely exploring the materials and activities. 10 –11 a.m., Saturday, August 26

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TEENS Teen Gaming Hours

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We've got Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U. Enjoy a rotating schedule of consoles and games on our second floor. 3:30–5:30 p.m., Thursdays, August 13– 31 Main 3–5 p.m., Friday, August 4 Eastover

Teen Game Night* Pit your video gaming skills against your peers at this fun event! 6–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 9 Blythewood

MAIN 929-3434 T.O.A.S.T. Do you like to use words like tsundere, shojo, or doujinshi? If so—or if you’re just curious—the doors of T.O.A.S.T., the Team Of Anime Seeking Teens, are open to you. Watch fresh-picked anime series, learn brief Japanese lessons, and enjoy anime-based games and crafts. (Bread not included.)

T.O.A.S.T. Marathon The whole loaf! This super-sized session of T.O.A.S.T. will feature a variety of anime, games, and fandom. 4–8 p.m., Monday, August 14

BALLENTINE 781-5026 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 3:30– 5 p.m., Saturday, August 12

6–8 p.m., Mondays, August 7– 28 Homeschool How-To Attention homeschoolers! Learn Maker and STEAM skills the second Wednesday of every month. 10:30 a.m.– Noon Wednesday, August 9 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Teen Advisory Board is a volunteer organization for young people age 12-18 who help library staff plan and promote programs and services for our community, all while earning volunteer hours. TAB serves as the voice of Richland County teens— are you ready to be heard? 3:30 – 5 p.m., Saturday, August 12

p NXT-G Design Lab: Book Binding Learn the methods of hand-made books, and make your own to keep. 3– 4 p.m., Thursday, August 17

BLYTHEWOOD 691-9806 Teen Advisory Board (TAB)* 6–7 p.m., Monday, August 14

NORTH MAIN 754-7734 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) 1:30–3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 5 Hula Hoops for Fun and Fitness Burn Calories and have some fun Hula hooping. 4 –5 p.m. Thursday, August 24

ADULTS Ukulele Jam

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Ukulele enthusiasts meet for a relaxed and fun jam session. Newbies and seasoned strummers welcome! We have a limited number of ukuleles, so please bring your own. 6:30– 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 1 Main

MAIN 929-3434 Teaching Your Child to Read: Develop Vocabulary and Word Attack Skills* In this hands-on workshop for educators and parents, consultant William Van Cleave leads an overview of language and advanced word decoding strategies. Learn tools to help students decode unfamiliar words. 9 a.m.– 5 p.m., Tuesday, August 1 Interview Practice Individual interview sessions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups by appointment only. 10 a.m. – Noon Wednesday, August 2 & 16 Richland Library Creative Writers' Guild Talk writing and works-in-progress with writers from all over Richland County! All skill levels and genres welcome! 7– 8:30 p.m., Thursday, August 3 Microsoft Word (2013) Learn document creation basics using Microsoft Word (2013). Registration is required. Prerequisite: Solid mouse and keyboarding skills.

* Please register.

10 a.m.–Noon, Saturday, August 5 Trojan Labor Information Session* Gerald Freeman, Assistant Branch Manager, provides an overview of the Trojan Labor hiring process. Trojan Labor is currently recruiting more than 50 positions, both full and part-time, for Facility Management at the University of South Carolina. Two forms of valid identification are required to apply.

Microsoft Excel (2013)* Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2013). Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.

10 –11 a.m., Wednesday, August 9

2:30 – 4 p.m., Saturday, August 12

Basic Résumé Help with Career Coaches Career Coaches are available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parole to Payroll* Career Coaches, Chris Barstow and Kris Dempster, discuss specific tips and guidance to assist those with youthful transgressions and who are reentering society. Résumés, job search strategies and resources will be included during the program.

2:30 – 4 p.m. Wednesdays, August 9 & 23 Great Books Discussion Group Explore classic literature with fellow readers.

10 a.m.– Noon, Saturday, August 12 Keep Me In Suspense! A Mystery/ Thriller Book Group Discuss Dog On It by Spencer Quinn.

2:30– 4 p.m., Thursday, August 17

7– 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, August 9 Career…Encore! Monthly Networking and Support Group* Job seekers come to Career…Encore to meet and share the challenges of looking for employment. Whether young or old, unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career transition, the desire is the same—find work that is purposeful and of course, comes with a paycheck! This month’s theme: Creating a Powerful Résumé from Your Career Story. 6– 8 p.m., Thursday, August 10

p Why Carbohydrates?* Richland Library and Palmetto Health partner to provide healthy education classes to teach consumers how to make healthier food choices. 11 a.m.– Noon, Monday, August 21

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ADULTS

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Nighttime Astronomy: Saturn and Cassini* NASA Spacecraft Cassini has lived a long and fulfilling life orbiting the gas giant, Saturn. Celebrate Cassini's discoveries and learn about the grand ringed planet, Saturn. After the presentation, if the skies are clear, we will have a short observation session of Saturn and the first quarter moon. 7– 8:30 p.m., Monday, August 28 Main

Careers with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina (BCBSSC)* Trevea Vogt, Corporate Human Resources Manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, discusses their hiring process, interviewing tips, and various employment opportunities with BCBSSC. 6–8 p.m., Monday, August 21

Computer Basics Learning Lab Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? Drop in to our Computer Basics Learning Lab for personalized assistance. Learn basic computer skills such as: using a mouse, saving files to a computer, navigating the Internet, uploading files to a website, setting up an email account and attaching files to email. 2:30– 4 p.m., Thursday, August 24 Professional Networking on LinkedIn* Career Specialist Sylvie Golod shares tips on how to network using your professional LinkedIn profile. Whether you are looking for employment, sharing your expertise or promoting your business, LinkedIn is the powerful way to build your network. Intermediate class for active LinkedIn users only.

p Sun Sign Embroidery* Learn basic embroidery stitches, like the French knot and stem stitch to embroider your sun sign. Bring your own pillowcase or handkerchief or use one of our provided bandanas. 6–7:30 p.m., Monday, August 21

Vista Book Group Discuss Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America by Jill Leovy. 6–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 23

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 24 Microsoft PowerPoint (2013)* Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2013). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.

shares “The Lean Start Up” methodology for developing your business and products. This is the first session in a five-part series. Register online. 6– 8 p.m., Tuesday, August 29

BALLENTINE 781-5026 Coloring Café Keep Calm and Color On! 5:30– 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, August 1–29 Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters! 6–7:30 p.m., Thursdays, August 3 – 31 Readers’ Morning Out Join us for Ballentine's daytime book group for adults. To sign up, please call 781- 5026 or stop by the library. 10 –11 a.m., Tuesday, August 8 Bookin' It in Ballentine Join us for Ballentine's book club for adults. To sign up, please call 781-5026 or stop by the library. 6:30 –7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 30

10 a.m.– Noon, Saturday, August 26

EASTOVER 353-8584

Small Business Administration: Lean Start Up* Do you have a business or product idea and need help getting started? Martin Short Jr., Economic Development Specialist, Small Business Administration,

Free Notary Public Please call to schedule an in-person appointment time. 9 a.m.– 6 p.m., Tuesday, August 1

ADULTS Recording 101: Discover the Artist Within

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Hippie Torrales, our recording studio guru, teaches basic skills needed to use the North Main Recording Studio. 10 a.m.–Noon, Saturday, August 5 North Main

p Tech Talk* Do you have a tech question? Puzzled by an e-device? Want to know how to best use our website or surf the internet? Any tech/computer questions/problems? Call or walk in to reserve a 30-minute in person session with one-on-one technical help. All Day, Tuesday, August 1

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Basket Weavers* Interested in basket weaving? Bring your own supplies and share your skills with fellow basket weavers!

Let's Speak English Practice your English-language conversation with other internationals in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

11 a.m.– Noon Wednesdays, August 2– 30

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, August 1–15

Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, August 3 & 17

Second Wednesday Book Group Discuss engaging works of fiction and non-fiction.

Paint Mixer An evening of painting! No instructor— just people who love to draw and paint. Supplies available. 6– 8 p.m., Thursday, August 3 Move with the Groove: Zumba Move and groove with the North Main adults and seniors.

7– 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 9 Third Thursday Book Group Lively discussion of engaging fiction and nonfiction works. 1– 2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 17

3– 4 p.m., Wednesday, August 16 Novel People of Eastover Join us for a book club discussion. Stop by to pick up your copy or call with questions.

North Main Garden Club* The North Main Gardeners share a variety of gardening tips. 10:30–11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 26

* Please register.

6–7:15 p.m., Thursday, August 3 The Write Stuff A series of workshops designed to spark your creativity and get your ink flowing. No previous writing experience necessary. 6–7 p.m., Mondays, August 7 & 21 35

Did you know? The Moon's shadow is just 30 miles smaller than the width of South Carolina.

LOCATIONS

Main | 799-9084 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.

Cooper | 787-3462 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Eastover | 353-8584 608 Main St., Eastover 29044 Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Lower RIchland High School | 695-3035 2615 Lower Richland Blvd., Hopkins 29061 Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday – Saturday CLOSED

Sandhills | 699-9230 763 Fashion Dr., 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.

Ballentine | 781-5026 1200 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063 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.

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.

Blythewood | 691-9806 218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016 Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. – 8 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.

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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