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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2013 RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM

from the director

what’s happening

As I write this, the start of school is just weeks away. When I was young, the first day of school meant the debut

Eddie, Trikes, Teens and Coworking

of a new outfit, a stylish haircut and shiny shoes. The anticipation of seeing friends I’d missed all summer and

Richland Library is working hard to connect

impressing a new teacher made me giddy the last few weeks of summer.

our community’s personal interests and

As a working mom and wife, the first day of school for my three children conjures up entirely different feelings akin to mild panic attacks. It starts when the first of three fat envelopes arrive with teacher assignments, supply lists, log-on instructions for the new parent portal I’ll never use, a list of important dates for the next nine

needs by using fresh techniques and spaces to create sweet spots of meaningful learning and engagement for children,

months, and a reminder of the summer projects I never had my children do. Dread mounts with a steadfast

teens and adults. Here’s what’s new at

momentum up to that first morning the alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m., and I heartlessly drag the kiddos from their

your library:

warm beds.

Book Trikes | On Saturday, July 6,

By the time you read this, I’ll be a couple of weeks into a new routine and a few inches away from completely losing my sanity.

Richland Library encouraged shoppers Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about whether or not working mothers can “have it all” and do the work it takes to rise in the ranks. While

at the Soda City Market to read local by

these ladies are having civilized discussions about leaning in, I’m just trying to keep from tipping over.

debuting the library’s new book trikes.

Donated by the Richland Library Friends,

My husband and I both have pretty big jobs and three children in three different schools. While summer for many families means vacations

the trikes will appear around town, in

Teen Center | Richland Library opened

parades and at various events to help

its most innovative space to date on

programs, throwing together dinner and going right back out to scouts, choir practice or other activities that we hope will make our kids

get the Midlands excited about reading.

Wednesday, July 10. Complete with a

well-rounded and scholarship-eligible.

Filled with community-donated books,

creative space, recording booth, gaming

Richland Library at EdVenture | At the

residents can simply take them home to

station and more, the library’s Teen Center

end of June, Richland Library and EdVenture

enjoy, and then pass them on to their

is a contemporary, high-tech space that

teamed up to establish a library just for

family, friends and neighbors.

allows teens ages 12 - 18 to do what

and beloved family reunions, for us it means we can get out the door without waking our children, drive to work in silence or enjoy the luxury of listening to NPR. And the drive home doesn’t include an hour of circumnavigating the city picking kids up from aftercare

I love my job. I believe our work makes people’s lives better, including my own family’s. And I know my job affords my family resources and opportunities others don’t have. I don’t know how some working moms make it happen, and I applaud parents who manage to juggle commitments to careers and families without losing it completely. You’re awesome. And probably superhuman.

the experts call “Hanging Out, Messing

kids within EdVenture Children’s Museum.

Around and Geeking Out.”

If none of this sounds familiar, consider it a public service announcement. If, in September, you notice others looking a little frazzled or

Museum goers can enjoy the puppet stage

Coworking Center | Following in the

maybe downright anxiety stricken, back away quietly and know that it’s probably a temporary condition. One that will go away and then

and theatre area, while checking out up

footsteps of SoCo and other coworking

reappear in late April, growing worse until the first day of summer vacation, when a new balancing act begins.

to five items with their library card. When

pioneers, the library debuted one of

they’re finished, they can simply return

Columbia’s first free coworking spaces

To stay up to date on what’s

items to their favorite library location.

in August. Freelancers, entrepreneurs

happening at your library visit

The library and EdVenture also worked

and more can simply make a reservation

RichlandLibrary.com or stop

together in April to develop interactive

to gain access to the private space

by one of the 11 locations in your

elements for the children at the newly-

equipped with WiFi and a fully-loaded

community.

renovated Richland Library Eastover.

MAC computer.

Warmly,

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

Director’s Picks

I just finished

I’m just starting

I can’t stop listening to

You don’t want to miss

The Paris Wife

A Thousand Mornings, Poems

Paula McLain

Mary Oliver

Self-titled The Civil Wars

Homework Help Center / Centro de Ayuda

Also available for free download using freegal at RichlandLibrary.com

Need help with your homework? Visit us!

Necesitas ayuda con las tareas escolares? ¡Visítanos!

Southeast | 776-0855 See page 9 for details.

!

Amnesty Week is October 21~27 at Richland Library

Have fines? Items way overdue? No problem!

Visit any library this week, return any outstanding items and all will be forgiven!

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3

from the director

what’s happening

As I write this, the start of school is just weeks away. When I was young, the first day of school meant the debut

Eddie, Trikes, Teens and Coworking

of a new outfit, a stylish haircut and shiny shoes. The anticipation of seeing friends I’d missed all summer and

Richland Library is working hard to connect

impressing a new teacher made me giddy the last few weeks of summer.

our community’s personal interests and

As a working mom and wife, the first day of school for my three children conjures up entirely different feelings akin to mild panic attacks. It starts when the first of three fat envelopes arrive with teacher assignments, supply lists, log-on instructions for the new parent portal I’ll never use, a list of important dates for the next nine

needs by using fresh techniques and spaces to create sweet spots of meaningful learning and engagement for children,

months, and a reminder of the summer projects I never had my children do. Dread mounts with a steadfast

teens and adults. Here’s what’s new at

momentum up to that first morning the alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m., and I heartlessly drag the kiddos from their

your library:

warm beds.

Book Trikes | On Saturday, July 6,

By the time you read this, I’ll be a couple of weeks into a new routine and a few inches away from completely losing my sanity.

Richland Library encouraged shoppers Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about whether or not working mothers can “have it all” and do the work it takes to rise in the ranks. While

at the Soda City Market to read local by

these ladies are having civilized discussions about leaning in, I’m just trying to keep from tipping over.

debuting the library’s new book trikes.

Donated by the Richland Library Friends,

My husband and I both have pretty big jobs and three children in three different schools. While summer for many families means vacations

the trikes will appear around town, in

Teen Center | Richland Library opened

parades and at various events to help

its most innovative space to date on

programs, throwing together dinner and going right back out to scouts, choir practice or other activities that we hope will make our kids

get the Midlands excited about reading.

Wednesday, July 10. Complete with a

well-rounded and scholarship-eligible.

Filled with community-donated books,

creative space, recording booth, gaming

Richland Library at EdVenture | At the

residents can simply take them home to

station and more, the library’s Teen Center

end of June, Richland Library and EdVenture

enjoy, and then pass them on to their

is a contemporary, high-tech space that

teamed up to establish a library just for

family, friends and neighbors.

allows teens ages 12 - 18 to do what

and beloved family reunions, for us it means we can get out the door without waking our children, drive to work in silence or enjoy the luxury of listening to NPR. And the drive home doesn’t include an hour of circumnavigating the city picking kids up from aftercare

I love my job. I believe our work makes people’s lives better, including my own family’s. And I know my job affords my family resources and opportunities others don’t have. I don’t know how some working moms make it happen, and I applaud parents who manage to juggle commitments to careers and families without losing it completely. You’re awesome. And probably superhuman.

the experts call “Hanging Out, Messing

kids within EdVenture Children’s Museum.

Around and Geeking Out.”

If none of this sounds familiar, consider it a public service announcement. If, in September, you notice others looking a little frazzled or

Museum goers can enjoy the puppet stage

Coworking Center | Following in the

maybe downright anxiety stricken, back away quietly and know that it’s probably a temporary condition. One that will go away and then

and theatre area, while checking out up

footsteps of SoCo and other coworking

reappear in late April, growing worse until the first day of summer vacation, when a new balancing act begins.

to five items with their library card. When

pioneers, the library debuted one of

they’re finished, they can simply return

Columbia’s first free coworking spaces

To stay up to date on what’s

items to their favorite library location.

in August. Freelancers, entrepreneurs

happening at your library visit

The library and EdVenture also worked

and more can simply make a reservation

RichlandLibrary.com or stop

together in April to develop interactive

to gain access to the private space

by one of the 11 locations in your

elements for the children at the newly-

equipped with WiFi and a fully-loaded

community.

renovated Richland Library Eastover.

MAC computer.

Warmly,

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

Director’s Picks

I just finished

I’m just starting

I can’t stop listening to

You don’t want to miss

The Paris Wife

A Thousand Mornings, Poems

Paula McLain

Mary Oliver

Self-titled The Civil Wars

Homework Help Center / Centro de Ayuda

Also available for free download using freegal at RichlandLibrary.com

Need help with your homework? Visit us!

Necesitas ayuda con las tareas escolares? ¡Visítanos!

Southeast | 776-0855 See page 9 for details.

!

Amnesty Week is October 21~27 at Richland Library

Have fines? Items way overdue? No problem!

Visit any library this week, return any outstanding items and all will be forgiven!

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what’s happening

Michael Tran Film and Sound Associate Richland Library Main

*

What’s your favorite thing about working at the library?

Working with our customers is first and foremost. I also enjoy the working relationship I have with my coworkers.

Describe life at the library in three words or less.

Exciting, Active, and Energizing.

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

I would trade places with Mark Zuckerberg because he created Facebook which is a medium that connects people. I enjoy making connections.

Outside of the library, what is one of your favorite hobbies?

I enjoy watching independent films. I highly recommend the film Moonrise Kingdom.

How does your job make the library better?

We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours

Featured Staff

what’s happening Main | 799-9084 Children’s Room | 929-3434 1431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Evolution of Your Library Card In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September, here’s a look back at the history of your Richland Library card.

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.

1934

1979

1980s

The first library cards were paper.

The oldest one we have in our Walker Local and Family History Center collection was issued in 1934 for the Columbia Public Library.

Later, the library issued folding paper cards that depicted a map of Richland County. We have one from 1979.

The first plastic card was green, issued around 1980. In 1986, astronaut and Columbia native Charles Bolden took his green RCPL card aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia. Bolden and the card completed 96 orbits and traveled 2.5 million miles.

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.

I provide specialized assistance to customers with eReady technology that they won’t find anywhere else.

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.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.

RichlandLibrary.com is always open!

BOARD MEETINGS Library: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, September 9 and October 14 Friends: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 25 and Tuesday, October 29 Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, October 23

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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.

1993

2005

2012

In 1993, the green card was replaced by the silver card, which depicted the Wild Thing trees in the Children’s Room at the Main Library and curving RCPL logo, which celebrated the library’s move to its new home on Assembly Street.

The Wild Things cards were issued in 2005 to honor author Maurice Sendak’s long relationship with the library.

In December of 2012, the library rebranded itself from the Richland County Public Library to Richland Library. These changes ushered in three new library card choices for residents, who can now select the card that best represents how they use the library.

Have a friend or neighbor who doesn’t have a Richland Library card? Encourage them to sign up for the most important card they can add to their wallet! They can stop by any of our 11 locations in September or register for their card online at RichlandLibrary.com.

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

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what’s happening

Michael Tran Film and Sound Associate Richland Library Main

*

What’s your favorite thing about working at the library?

Working with our customers is first and foremost. I also enjoy the working relationship I have with my coworkers.

Describe life at the library in three words or less.

Exciting, Active, and Energizing.

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

I would trade places with Mark Zuckerberg because he created Facebook which is a medium that connects people. I enjoy making connections.

Outside of the library, what is one of your favorite hobbies?

I enjoy watching independent films. I highly recommend the film Moonrise Kingdom.

How does your job make the library better?

We’re In Your Neighborhood locations & hours

Featured Staff

what’s happening Main | 799-9084 Children’s Room | 929-3434 1431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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

Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Evolution of Your Library Card In honor of National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September, here’s a look back at the history of your Richland Library card.

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.

1934

1979

1980s

The first library cards were paper.

The oldest one we have in our Walker Local and Family History Center collection was issued in 1934 for the Columbia Public Library.

Later, the library issued folding paper cards that depicted a map of Richland County. We have one from 1979.

The first plastic card was green, issued around 1980. In 1986, astronaut and Columbia native Charles Bolden took his green RCPL card aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia. Bolden and the card completed 96 orbits and traveled 2.5 million miles.

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.

I provide specialized assistance to customers with eReady technology that they won’t find anywhere else.

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.

UPCOMING CLOSINGS All locations will be closed Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.

RichlandLibrary.com is always open!

BOARD MEETINGS Library: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, September 9 and October 14 Friends: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 25 and Tuesday, October 29 Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, October 23

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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.

1993

2005

2012

In 1993, the green card was replaced by the silver card, which depicted the Wild Thing trees in the Children’s Room at the Main Library and curving RCPL logo, which celebrated the library’s move to its new home on Assembly Street.

The Wild Things cards were issued in 2005 to honor author Maurice Sendak’s long relationship with the library.

In December of 2012, the library rebranded itself from the Richland County Public Library to Richland Library. These changes ushered in three new library card choices for residents, who can now select the card that best represents how they use the library.

Have a friend or neighbor who doesn’t have a Richland Library card? Encourage them to sign up for the most important card they can add to their wallet! They can stop by any of our 11 locations in September or register for their card online at RichlandLibrary.com.

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

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for families

for families Strings and Stories with Marina Alexandra for all ages Enjoy a morning of strings and stories with guitarist Marina Alexandra and students.

Northeast | 736-6575

11 a.m., Fridays September 6 & October 4

10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19

Ahoy, it’s Pirate Day! for all ages Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day with stories and crafts.

Richland Library Homeschool Fair for all ages Explore the library’s amazing resources for your homeschool. Activities for all ages, tours of the Teen Center and Children’s Room, game time for students, and much more.

Pickin’ & Singin’ for all ages Enjoy live music and audience participation with family and friends.

10 a.m.-noon, Monday, September 9

Hands on Art with the Columbia Museum of Art for all ages 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 11 & October 9

Main | 929-3434

Family Storytime Stories, songs and much more.

Main | 929-3434 • 10:30 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 • 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 29 Ballentine | 781-5026 11 a.m., Fridays September 6 – October 25 Blythewood | 691-9806 10:30 a.m., Fridays September 6 – October 25 Cooper | 787-3462 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 31 • 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Eastover | 353-8584 • 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 • 11 a.m.-noon, Saturdays September 7 – October 26 North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Sandhills | 699-9230 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Southeast | 776-0855 • 10:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 & 18 and October 2 & 16 • 11-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, September 14 & 28 and October 5 – 26 St. Andrews | 772-6675 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 • 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Wheatley | 799-5873 10:30 a.m., Fridays September 5 – October 25

Hands on Art for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young.

Dress for a mess!

Pajamarama Puppets for all ages An evening event with the Children’s Room puppets. Wear your pajamas!

6:30 p.m., Monday, September 9 Movers and Shakers for all ages Get ready to move and shake, shake, shake while listening to stories, songs and more!

11 a.m., Fridays September 20 & October 18

Blythewood | 691-9806

Hands on Art for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m., every Friday

9 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday, September 19

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 21

Creative Tuesdays for all ages Listen to amazing stories and create exciting collaborative projects based on children’s book art!

Cooper | 787-3462

3 p.m., Tuesdays, October 1 – 22 Sandhills | 699-9230 Family Time for all ages Stick around after storytime for more fun for the whole family!

Halloween Book Bingo for all ages Bring the whole family and enjoy our literary round of fun and spooky prizes.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, October 28 Eastover | 353-8584

Halloween Festival for all ages Our annual party with crafts, candy, music, stories, face painting and more!

3-5 p.m., Saturday, October 26

Halloween All Day for all ages It’s Halloween all day with spooky (and not-so-spooky) stories, crafts and treats!

9 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday, October 31

Cooper Puppet Playhouse for all ages 3:30-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 29

11:30 a.m., Saturdays September 7 & October 5

Eastover | 353-8584

Hands on Art with the Columbia Museum of Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 24

Fall Festival for all ages

Southeast | 776-0855

4 p.m., Thursday, October 31

Yeah for Grandma and Grandpa! for all ages Bring your grandparents and celebrate National Grandparents Day.

North Main | 754-7734

Morning of Puppets for all ages 11-11:30 a.m., Saturdays September 14 & October 19

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.

Hands on Art with the Columbia Museum of Art for all ages 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays September 25 & October 23

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 21

North Main | 754-7734

* please register

Stop, Drop and Roll for all ages Visit with Captain Kip, his crew and their truck as they share fire safety tips for Fire Prevention month.

11 a.m., Tuesday, October 8

11-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7

11 a.m., Saturday, September 21

Justin Roberts for all ages

5-7 p.m., Wednesday, September 25

Bring the whole family to enjoy the “kindie” rock music of Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts.

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Main | 929-3434

Join the annual costume parade! Prizes and treats will be given for the best costume.

Read-a-Rama for all ages It’s a spooktacular good time with USC’s Augusta Baker Chair, Dr. Michelle Martin.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, October 28 Fiesta! for all ages Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs and crafts.

Heroes and Dragons: National Comic Book Day for all ages Join representatives from Heroes and Dragons for workshops discussing how superheroes and comic books can help fight reading deficiencies.

3 p.m., Sunday, October 20

Northeast | 736-6575

Not So Scary Fun House for all ages You don’t have to be scared at Halloween!

Join us for some easygoing fun.

5-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 29 Southeast | 776-0855 * please register

Tai Chi Fundamentals for all ages * Join Instructor Steve Sawyer for an introduction to this gentle “art of movement” promoting your health of body and mind.

10:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 15 Puppets in the Morning for all ages 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 18 Stop, Drop and Roll! for all ages Learn important safety tips during Fire Prevention Week, and see a real fire truck from the Columbia Fire Department!

3 p.m., Saturday, October 12

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for families

for families Strings and Stories with Marina Alexandra for all ages Enjoy a morning of strings and stories with guitarist Marina Alexandra and students.

Northeast | 736-6575

11 a.m., Fridays September 6 & October 4

10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19

Ahoy, it’s Pirate Day! for all ages Celebrate International Talk like a Pirate Day with stories and crafts.

Richland Library Homeschool Fair for all ages Explore the library’s amazing resources for your homeschool. Activities for all ages, tours of the Teen Center and Children’s Room, game time for students, and much more.

Pickin’ & Singin’ for all ages Enjoy live music and audience participation with family and friends.

10 a.m.-noon, Monday, September 9

Hands on Art with the Columbia Museum of Art for all ages 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 11 & October 9

Main | 929-3434

Family Storytime Stories, songs and much more.

Main | 929-3434 • 10:30 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 • 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 29 Ballentine | 781-5026 11 a.m., Fridays September 6 – October 25 Blythewood | 691-9806 10:30 a.m., Fridays September 6 – October 25 Cooper | 787-3462 • 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 31 • 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Eastover | 353-8584 • 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 • 11 a.m.-noon, Saturdays September 7 – October 26 North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Sandhills | 699-9230 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Southeast | 776-0855 • 10:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 & 18 and October 2 & 16 • 11-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, September 14 & 28 and October 5 – 26 St. Andrews | 772-6675 • 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 • 11 a.m., Saturdays September 7 – October 26 Wheatley | 799-5873 10:30 a.m., Fridays September 5 – October 25

Hands on Art for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young.

Dress for a mess!

Pajamarama Puppets for all ages An evening event with the Children’s Room puppets. Wear your pajamas!

6:30 p.m., Monday, September 9 Movers and Shakers for all ages Get ready to move and shake, shake, shake while listening to stories, songs and more!

11 a.m., Fridays September 20 & October 18

Blythewood | 691-9806

Hands on Art for ages 3-5 10:30 a.m., every Friday

9 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday, September 19

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 21

Creative Tuesdays for all ages Listen to amazing stories and create exciting collaborative projects based on children’s book art!

Cooper | 787-3462

3 p.m., Tuesdays, October 1 – 22 Sandhills | 699-9230 Family Time for all ages Stick around after storytime for more fun for the whole family!

Halloween Book Bingo for all ages Bring the whole family and enjoy our literary round of fun and spooky prizes.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, October 28 Eastover | 353-8584

Halloween Festival for all ages Our annual party with crafts, candy, music, stories, face painting and more!

3-5 p.m., Saturday, October 26

Halloween All Day for all ages It’s Halloween all day with spooky (and not-so-spooky) stories, crafts and treats!

9 a.m.-9 p.m., Thursday, October 31

Cooper Puppet Playhouse for all ages 3:30-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 29

11:30 a.m., Saturdays September 7 & October 5

Eastover | 353-8584

Hands on Art with the Columbia Museum of Art for ages 2-5 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 24

Fall Festival for all ages

Southeast | 776-0855

4 p.m., Thursday, October 31

Yeah for Grandma and Grandpa! for all ages Bring your grandparents and celebrate National Grandparents Day.

North Main | 754-7734

Morning of Puppets for all ages 11-11:30 a.m., Saturdays September 14 & October 19

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.

Hands on Art with the Columbia Museum of Art for all ages 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays September 25 & October 23

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 21

North Main | 754-7734

* please register

Stop, Drop and Roll for all ages Visit with Captain Kip, his crew and their truck as they share fire safety tips for Fire Prevention month.

11 a.m., Tuesday, October 8

11-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7

11 a.m., Saturday, September 21

Justin Roberts for all ages

5-7 p.m., Wednesday, September 25

Bring the whole family to enjoy the “kindie” rock music of Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts.

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Main | 929-3434

Join the annual costume parade! Prizes and treats will be given for the best costume.

Read-a-Rama for all ages It’s a spooktacular good time with USC’s Augusta Baker Chair, Dr. Michelle Martin.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, October 28 Fiesta! for all ages Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs and crafts.

Heroes and Dragons: National Comic Book Day for all ages Join representatives from Heroes and Dragons for workshops discussing how superheroes and comic books can help fight reading deficiencies.

3 p.m., Sunday, October 20

Northeast | 736-6575

Not So Scary Fun House for all ages You don’t have to be scared at Halloween!

Join us for some easygoing fun.

5-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 29 Southeast | 776-0855 * please register

Tai Chi Fundamentals for all ages * Join Instructor Steve Sawyer for an introduction to this gentle “art of movement” promoting your health of body and mind.

10:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 15 Puppets in the Morning for all ages 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 18 Stop, Drop and Roll! for all ages Learn important safety tips during Fire Prevention Week, and see a real fire truck from the Columbia Fire Department!

3 p.m., Saturday, October 12

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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 7

storytimes

for school-age children

Main | 929-3434

Cooper | 787-3462

Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 29

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Eastover | 353-8584

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10:30 a.m., Mondays September 9 – October 28 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 11 – October 23

Mother Goose Storytime for babies Introduce your baby to the world of books.

Nurture a love of reading and develop attention span with stories, rhymes and songs.

9:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 29 Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten! Your child will gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 11 – October 23 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., Thursdays September 12 – October 31 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 September 16 – October 28

Stuffed Animal Sleepover! for all ages Bring your favorite stuffed animal and let them stay the night. Pick them up the next day and they’ll have stories and pictures to share with you!

6:30-7 p.m., Monday, September 23 Fire Safety Storytime for all ages Look over a real fire engine and learn fire safety from Richland County fire fighters.

10-11 a.m., Wednesday, October 16 North Main | 754-7734 Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 29 Except October 8 Northeast | 736-6575 Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 24

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 12 – October 17 Southeast | 776-0855 Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30-11 a.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 24 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30-7 p.m., Mondays September 9 – October 21 Brain Teasers, Muscles Builders for ages 0-5 Crawl, tumble, sing, solve puzzles and hear stories while improving social skills.

10:30–11:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 11 & 25 and October 9 & 23 Aaah! Is That My Baby? for 0-12 months Dress your little ones in their favorite costumes for fun stories and treats.

10:30-11 a.m., Thursday, October 31 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 31

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

Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30 p.m., Mondays, October 7 & 14

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 10 & 24

Wheatley | 799-5873

Sandhills | 699-9230 Exceptional You for all ages * Stories and songs for children with special needs and their families. Call ahead to let us know how we can accommodate your child.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 15

Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 30 Fire Safety Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 11

Main | 929-3434

North Main | 754-7734

St. Andrews | 772-6675

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

For new readers.

Twix-N-Between for ages 9-12 * Join us for a great read from fantastical to ghost stories and everything in between.

Thursday Tween Reads for ages 9-12 * Join us as we discover some of the library’s tween reads!

2 p.m., Saturdays September 14 & October 12

3:30 p.m., Thursdays September 26 & October 24

A Day of Crafts and More for ages 9-12 * Relax for a day of crafts and a story.

LEGO Madness for ages 6-12

3:30 p.m., Saturdays September 7 & October 5 TAG Team for 5th-7th graders Join Richland Library’s 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.

3 p.m., Saturdays September 21 & October 19 Kids in Print: So You Want to be Published? for ages 9-12 Sharpen your skills, pick up some tips and try your hand at writing and art.

2:30-5 p.m., Saturday, October 19 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * Hear about new books, play games, perform puppet shows and more!

3 p.m., Saturdays September 7 & October 19 Hummingbirds on the Move! for ages 6-12 * Learn about ruby-throated hummingbirds and make feeders to nourish them for their migration south for the winter.

5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 10 Board Games for ages 6-12 * Bored? Have some fun playing board games.

Bring your favorite or enjoy our selection.

Halloween Storytime for all ages Enjoy this special storytime dressed in your costume!

2 p.m., Thursday, October 17

10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 31

Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice your reading with a furry friend!

Some people name their dogs after rock stars. We named our dog ‘Cooper’ after our favorite library branch!

– Sandi Boney

3 p.m., Saturday, September 28 Northeast | 736-6575 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more using LEGOs. 3:30 p.m., Mondays September 16 & October 14

3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 28 Sandhills | 699-9230 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

Build a Dollhouse

Homework Support Lab for grades 6-8* Laptops and after school support especially for middle school students.

for ages 6-12 *

2:30-5 p.m., Mondays September 9 – October 28

3:30-4:30 p.m., Saturdays September 7 & 14

Southeast | 776-0855 Homework Help Center for ages 6-12 Need help with your homework? Visit us!

Homework support specifically for students in 1st - 8th grades.

5:45-6:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10 – October 24 Centro de Ayuda Para Tarea 6-12 años Necesitas ayuda con las tareas escolares? ¡Visítanos! Apoyos específicamente para estudiantes en los grados 1 – 8.

Build your own dollhouse shadow box in this two-part class!

Cooper | 787-3462

Outrageous Origami for ages 6-12 * Show off your paper art skills by making outrageous origami!

4 p.m., Wednesday October 16 St. Andrews | 772-6675

Origami Yoda vs.

Jabba the Puppett

Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers Get started using computers and improve your technology skills.

for ages 6-12 *

3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 31 Eastover | 353-8584

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6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays, October 3 – 24

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* please register

For grades 3-5: 4:30-5:10 p.m.

Mondays, September 16 – 30 For grades 6-9: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, September 17 & 24

Chowbaso! (That’s “Welcome!” in Huttese.)

Join us as we take on Origami Yoda’s newest opponent Jabba the Puppett.

Learn to fold Jabba and other Star Wars characters.

3 p.m., Saturday, October 26 Blythewood | 691-9806

Computer Basics: Research Improve your research skills and learn how to find the information you need.

• For grades 3-5: 4:30-5:10 p.m.

Mondays, October 14 – 28 •

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Fall Gardening is “Sow” Nice! for ages 6-12 * Learn from Master Gardener Debby West how to garden during the Autumn season.

Children will be able to complete their own mini greenhouses with seeds to take home!

5:45-6:45 p.m., Martes, Jueves, 10 de Septiembre – 24 de Octubre

Cooper | 787-3462

Club Read ages 9-12 It’s a cozy evening of reading with a buddy, a group of friends or on your own. Read, snack and chat with us!

* please register

6 p.m., Thursdays September 26 & October 24

For grades 6-9: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, October 8 – 22 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

9

storytimes

for school-age children

Main | 929-3434

Cooper | 787-3462

Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 29

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Eastover | 353-8584

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10:30 a.m., Mondays September 9 – October 28 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 11 – October 23

Mother Goose Storytime for babies Introduce your baby to the world of books.

Nurture a love of reading and develop attention span with stories, rhymes and songs.

9:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 29 Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten! Your child will gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 11 – October 23 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., Thursdays September 12 – October 31 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 September 16 – October 28

Stuffed Animal Sleepover! for all ages Bring your favorite stuffed animal and let them stay the night. Pick them up the next day and they’ll have stories and pictures to share with you!

6:30-7 p.m., Monday, September 23 Fire Safety Storytime for all ages Look over a real fire engine and learn fire safety from Richland County fire fighters.

10-11 a.m., Wednesday, October 16 North Main | 754-7734 Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 29 Except October 8 Northeast | 736-6575 Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 24

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 12 – October 17 Southeast | 776-0855 Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30-11 a.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 24 Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30-7 p.m., Mondays September 9 – October 21 Brain Teasers, Muscles Builders for ages 0-5 Crawl, tumble, sing, solve puzzles and hear stories while improving social skills.

10:30–11:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 11 & 25 and October 9 & 23 Aaah! Is That My Baby? for 0-12 months Dress your little ones in their favorite costumes for fun stories and treats.

10:30-11 a.m., Thursday, October 31 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months * 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 31

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

Pajamarama Storytime for all ages 6:30 p.m., Mondays, October 7 & 14

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 10 & 24

Wheatley | 799-5873

Sandhills | 699-9230 Exceptional You for all ages * Stories and songs for children with special needs and their families. Call ahead to let us know how we can accommodate your child.

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 15

Hello Baby! for ages 0-23 months 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 30 Fire Safety Storytime for all ages 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 11

Main | 929-3434

North Main | 754-7734

St. Andrews | 772-6675

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

For new readers.

Twix-N-Between for ages 9-12 * Join us for a great read from fantastical to ghost stories and everything in between.

Thursday Tween Reads for ages 9-12 * Join us as we discover some of the library’s tween reads!

2 p.m., Saturdays September 14 & October 12

3:30 p.m., Thursdays September 26 & October 24

A Day of Crafts and More for ages 9-12 * Relax for a day of crafts and a story.

LEGO Madness for ages 6-12

3:30 p.m., Saturdays September 7 & October 5 TAG Team for 5th-7th graders Join Richland Library’s 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.

3 p.m., Saturdays September 21 & October 19 Kids in Print: So You Want to be Published? for ages 9-12 Sharpen your skills, pick up some tips and try your hand at writing and art.

2:30-5 p.m., Saturday, October 19 Blythewood | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * Hear about new books, play games, perform puppet shows and more!

3 p.m., Saturdays September 7 & October 19 Hummingbirds on the Move! for ages 6-12 * Learn about ruby-throated hummingbirds and make feeders to nourish them for their migration south for the winter.

5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 10 Board Games for ages 6-12 * Bored? Have some fun playing board games.

Bring your favorite or enjoy our selection.

Halloween Storytime for all ages Enjoy this special storytime dressed in your costume!

2 p.m., Thursday, October 17

10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 31

Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice your reading with a furry friend!

Some people name their dogs after rock stars. We named our dog ‘Cooper’ after our favorite library branch!

– Sandi Boney

3 p.m., Saturday, September 28 Northeast | 736-6575 LEGO Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more using LEGOs. 3:30 p.m., Mondays September 16 & October 14

3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 28 Sandhills | 699-9230 Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

Build a Dollhouse

Homework Support Lab for grades 6-8* Laptops and after school support especially for middle school students.

for ages 6-12 *

2:30-5 p.m., Mondays September 9 – October 28

3:30-4:30 p.m., Saturdays September 7 & 14

Southeast | 776-0855 Homework Help Center for ages 6-12 Need help with your homework? Visit us!

Homework support specifically for students in 1st - 8th grades.

5:45-6:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10 – October 24 Centro de Ayuda Para Tarea 6-12 años Necesitas ayuda con las tareas escolares? ¡Visítanos! Apoyos específicamente para estudiantes en los grados 1 – 8.

Build your own dollhouse shadow box in this two-part class!

Cooper | 787-3462

Outrageous Origami for ages 6-12 * Show off your paper art skills by making outrageous origami!

4 p.m., Wednesday October 16 St. Andrews | 772-6675

Origami Yoda vs.

Jabba the Puppett

Computer Basics: Introduction to Computers Get started using computers and improve your technology skills.

for ages 6-12 *

3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 31 Eastover | 353-8584

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6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays, October 3 – 24

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* please register

For grades 3-5: 4:30-5:10 p.m.

Mondays, September 16 – 30 For grades 6-9: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, September 17 & 24

Chowbaso! (That’s “Welcome!” in Huttese.)

Join us as we take on Origami Yoda’s newest opponent Jabba the Puppett.

Learn to fold Jabba and other Star Wars characters.

3 p.m., Saturday, October 26 Blythewood | 691-9806

Computer Basics: Research Improve your research skills and learn how to find the information you need.

• For grades 3-5: 4:30-5:10 p.m.

Mondays, October 14 – 28 •

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Fall Gardening is “Sow” Nice! for ages 6-12 * Learn from Master Gardener Debby West how to garden during the Autumn season.

Children will be able to complete their own mini greenhouses with seeds to take home!

5:45-6:45 p.m., Martes, Jueves, 10 de Septiembre – 24 de Octubre

Cooper | 787-3462

Club Read ages 9-12 It’s a cozy evening of reading with a buddy, a group of friends or on your own. Read, snack and chat with us!

* please register

6 p.m., Thursdays September 26 & October 24

For grades 6-9: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays, October 8 – 22 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

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for teens

for teens

Can We Talk?

Sessions for Boys and Girls Participate in workshops to help navigate through challenges in life with more ease and understanding. Learn the importance of education and how to become competitive in the workforce.

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Teen Boys Only 7 p.m., Wednesdays September 18 & October 16 Teen Girls Only 7 p.m., Wednesdays September 25 & October 23 North Main | 754-7734

Growth to Greatness Series: Speech and Debate Growth to Greatness consists of various subjects that are geared to inspire self enhancement and inner empowerment. In this series, join members of the Toastmasters club as they assist in improving communication, public speaking and leadership skills.

Homeschoolers are invited to attend.

Teen Advisory Board: Can’t Believe it Was Banned/QR Code Scavenger Hunt Join TAB for a Banned Books Week QR code scavenger hunt and discover popular titles that were banned or challenged.

3:30-5 p.m., Saturday, September 7 Teen Otaku Association TOA is an anime club for viewings of anime videos, refreshments and fun.

6 p.m., Mondays September 9 – October 28 Teen Improv Join South Carolina-based improv group The Overreactors for a fun, hands-on demonstration of improvisational acting.

6 p.m., Thursday, September 19 Teen Otaku Association Presents BANNED: A Digital Poster Session Come to the Creative Space to use graphic tablets, MACs and animators to create digital posters based on YA banned and challenged books.

6 p.m., Monday, September 23

1-5 p.m., Saturday, October 5

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3-5 p.m.

Saturday October 12 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday October 23

Southeast | 776-0855

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4-5:30 p.m., Fridays September 6 and October 4

Southeast | 776-0855

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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17

6 p.m., every Monday Except September 2 and October 7

Make it Happen Stop by and create what you will at our open craft hour!

Guitar Club Bring your instrument and jam out with others or participate in an informal beginning group lesson. All skill levels welcome.

Manga Mania Graphic novels and movies will be available for perusing and check out. Watch movies with English dubbing and the original Japanese. Refreshments will be available including Pocky!

The Write Idea: Teen Writers Club Are you a creative teen writer looking to share your work with other teens? Get feedback, inspiration and make new friends!

Teen Otaku Association Marathon Join us for an anime marathon.

Refreshments will be provided!

Join us for this movement and poetry series and develop your own “movetry.”

Each month we will explore a different movement style and combine it with inspirations from hard-hitting word art.

3-4:30 p.m., Saturdays September 7 & October 12

Eastover | 353-8584

3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 24

Move Your Mind: Modern Fundamentals & Step

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Ready, Set, Animate!

Create your own animated tales with the really astonishing Ready Animator.

Think. Write. Thrive.

Do you love to write? Band together with your fellow graphiliacs one hour a month to simply sit down and write.

Main | 929-3434

Cooper | 787-3462 Cooper Teen Book Group 3:30-5 p.m., Saturdays • •

September 21: Survival October 19: Horror

Teen Advisory Board 3:30 p.m., Saturdays September 28 & October 26 * please register

6-7 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 North Main | 754-7734 Hula Hoops for Fun and Fitness Burn calories and have some fun Hula hooping.

4 p.m., Saturdays September 14 & October 12 Hooked on Crocheting * Learn the basics of crocheting and make something nice to wear.

4 p.m., Saturday, October 26 Sandhills | 699-9230

5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 17 & October 15 Explore. Create. Serve.

Need a few community hours for school?

Looking to jazz up your scholarship or college applications? Join other teens once a month for fun and creative service projects.

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September 21 - Banned book awareness “book-sash” creation October 5 - Make Hula Hoops for National Hula Hoop Day

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6 p.m. Thursdays September 19 & October 17

Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Gathering for teens and adults Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 4 & 18 and October 2 & 16 Homework Help Center Need help with your homework?

Visit us! Homework support specifically for high school students.

5:45-6:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10 – October 24 Centro de Ayuda Para Tarea Necesitas ayuda con las tareas escolares? ¡Visítanos! Apoyos específicamente para estudiantes en el secundario.

5:45-6:45 p.m., Martes, Jueves, 10 de Septiembre – 24 de Octubre

Congratulations on the new Teen Center.

Nice to know my hometown library continues great work.

– James Neal

listen freely.

3 p.m., Thursdays September 12 & October 31 Guitar Club 7 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17

3-4 p.m., Saturdays

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

Southeast | 776-0855

Chess Club Show us your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club.

download free music. yours to keep. freegal at richlandlibrary.com

* please register

Celebrate Teen Read Week October 13-19

Read any good books lately? Ask someone this question and you’ll open the door to amazing conversations. Reading is truly special. Books transport us and transfix us, taking us places we never dared to go, or always wish we had been.

During Teen Read Week, Richland Library is challenging all teens to read for the fun of it! Maybe you will challenge yourself to read a classic like Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms or maybe you’ll decide to read the entire Pretty Little Liars series. No matter what you choose, there are no limits to what you can read. So take advantage of reading in all forms, download an eBook, checkout a magazine or even listen to an audiobook. Think freely!

What We’re Reading •

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Special Event

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The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

TAB Presents

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Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza

Welcome Amy Carol Reeves, young adult author of Ripper and Renegade.

3:30-5 p.m.

Saturday October 19 Teen Center Richland Library Main

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 11

for teens

for teens

Can We Talk?

Sessions for Boys and Girls Participate in workshops to help navigate through challenges in life with more ease and understanding. Learn the importance of education and how to become competitive in the workforce.

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Teen Boys Only 7 p.m., Wednesdays September 18 & October 16 Teen Girls Only 7 p.m., Wednesdays September 25 & October 23 North Main | 754-7734

Growth to Greatness Series: Speech and Debate Growth to Greatness consists of various subjects that are geared to inspire self enhancement and inner empowerment. In this series, join members of the Toastmasters club as they assist in improving communication, public speaking and leadership skills.

Homeschoolers are invited to attend.

Teen Advisory Board: Can’t Believe it Was Banned/QR Code Scavenger Hunt Join TAB for a Banned Books Week QR code scavenger hunt and discover popular titles that were banned or challenged.

3:30-5 p.m., Saturday, September 7 Teen Otaku Association TOA is an anime club for viewings of anime videos, refreshments and fun.

6 p.m., Mondays September 9 – October 28 Teen Improv Join South Carolina-based improv group The Overreactors for a fun, hands-on demonstration of improvisational acting.

6 p.m., Thursday, September 19 Teen Otaku Association Presents BANNED: A Digital Poster Session Come to the Creative Space to use graphic tablets, MACs and animators to create digital posters based on YA banned and challenged books.

6 p.m., Monday, September 23

1-5 p.m., Saturday, October 5

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3-5 p.m.

Saturday October 12 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday October 23

Southeast | 776-0855

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4-5:30 p.m., Fridays September 6 and October 4

Southeast | 776-0855

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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

4:30-5:30 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17

6 p.m., every Monday Except September 2 and October 7

Make it Happen Stop by and create what you will at our open craft hour!

Guitar Club Bring your instrument and jam out with others or participate in an informal beginning group lesson. All skill levels welcome.

Manga Mania Graphic novels and movies will be available for perusing and check out. Watch movies with English dubbing and the original Japanese. Refreshments will be available including Pocky!

The Write Idea: Teen Writers Club Are you a creative teen writer looking to share your work with other teens? Get feedback, inspiration and make new friends!

Teen Otaku Association Marathon Join us for an anime marathon.

Refreshments will be provided!

Join us for this movement and poetry series and develop your own “movetry.”

Each month we will explore a different movement style and combine it with inspirations from hard-hitting word art.

3-4:30 p.m., Saturdays September 7 & October 12

Eastover | 353-8584

3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursdays September 5 – October 24

Move Your Mind: Modern Fundamentals & Step

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Ready, Set, Animate!

Create your own animated tales with the really astonishing Ready Animator.

Think. Write. Thrive.

Do you love to write? Band together with your fellow graphiliacs one hour a month to simply sit down and write.

Main | 929-3434

Cooper | 787-3462 Cooper Teen Book Group 3:30-5 p.m., Saturdays • •

September 21: Survival October 19: Horror

Teen Advisory Board 3:30 p.m., Saturdays September 28 & October 26 * please register

6-7 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 North Main | 754-7734 Hula Hoops for Fun and Fitness Burn calories and have some fun Hula hooping.

4 p.m., Saturdays September 14 & October 12 Hooked on Crocheting * Learn the basics of crocheting and make something nice to wear.

4 p.m., Saturday, October 26 Sandhills | 699-9230

5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 17 & October 15 Explore. Create. Serve.

Need a few community hours for school?

Looking to jazz up your scholarship or college applications? Join other teens once a month for fun and creative service projects.

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September 21 - Banned book awareness “book-sash” creation October 5 - Make Hula Hoops for National Hula Hoop Day

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6 p.m. Thursdays September 19 & October 17

Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Gathering for teens and adults Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 4 & 18 and October 2 & 16 Homework Help Center Need help with your homework?

Visit us! Homework support specifically for high school students.

5:45-6:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10 – October 24 Centro de Ayuda Para Tarea Necesitas ayuda con las tareas escolares? ¡Visítanos! Apoyos específicamente para estudiantes en el secundario.

5:45-6:45 p.m., Martes, Jueves, 10 de Septiembre – 24 de Octubre

Congratulations on the new Teen Center.

Nice to know my hometown library continues great work.

– James Neal

listen freely.

3 p.m., Thursdays September 12 & October 31 Guitar Club 7 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17

3-4 p.m., Saturdays

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

Southeast | 776-0855

Chess Club Show us your mental mastery against members of the Columbia Chess Club.

download free music. yours to keep. freegal at richlandlibrary.com

* please register

Celebrate Teen Read Week October 13-19

Read any good books lately? Ask someone this question and you’ll open the door to amazing conversations. Reading is truly special. Books transport us and transfix us, taking us places we never dared to go, or always wish we had been.

During Teen Read Week, Richland Library is challenging all teens to read for the fun of it! Maybe you will challenge yourself to read a classic like Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms or maybe you’ll decide to read the entire Pretty Little Liars series. No matter what you choose, there are no limits to what you can read. So take advantage of reading in all forms, download an eBook, checkout a magazine or even listen to an audiobook. Think freely!

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The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Special Event

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The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

TAB Presents

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Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza

Welcome Amy Carol Reeves, young adult author of Ripper and Renegade.

3:30-5 p.m.

Saturday October 19 Teen Center Richland Library Main

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 11

for adults

for adults Main | 231-6329

Walking in the Past Lane 6 p.m., Thursdays •

September 5: The capital city’s past is filled with salacious tales of debauchery.

Join author and historian Alexia Helsley as she examines the devilish details of the Soda City in her new book Wicked Columbia.

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Let’s Speak English * Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment.

10 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 Legal Clinic: Wills, Estates and Probate Join an attorney from the SC Bar Association for a free program.

October 3: Join us for a lecture about the history of Rocky Branch – an urban stream running through Five Points, USC and the mill village neighborhoods, leading to the Congaree River.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 5

Main | 231-6329

3 p.m., Tuesday, September 10

Prezi for Presentations * Learn how to create dynamic presentations using Prezi, a free online tool.

Eat Fit, Think Fit, Be Fit

iPick Film Series: Director Edgar Wright Staff picks of great flicks.

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Yoga with Jane Wyatt 1 p.m., Saturday, September 7 Personal Training with Syvelle Newton 1 p.m., Saturday, September 14 Zumba 1 p.m., Saturday, September 21 Meditation with Baba Seitu Amenwahsu 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 1 Healthy Eating with Sharon Wright 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 8 Reiki with Baba Seitu Amenwahsu 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 15 Main | 231-6329

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September 15 - Hot Fuzz (R) October 27 - Shaun of the Dead (R)

Storytime Café Enjoy coffee and light refreshments while meeting new friends and learning about our great resources.

10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17 Love Has Everything to Do with It Learn about the impact of domestic violence from a survivor and listen to readings from local author Eugene Washington. Followed by a Q&A session.

3 p.m., Sunday, October 6 Question Bridge Blueprint Roundtable Join the discussion about Question Bridge: Black Males. This roundtable will provide a safe setting for honest expression and healing dialogue on themes that divide, unite and puzzle Black males in the United States. This program is a partnership between Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC) of the Columbia Museum of Art, Sumter Gallery of Art and Richland Library.

6 p.m., Thursday, October 10

Meet the Explorers III: Further Adventures & Expeditions Join Richland Library Literary Residents Jim Welch and Ceille Beard Welch for further adventures of The Explorers Club.

Warner Montgomery, John Hodge and other members will share their stories of explorations.

The Blue and Gray Naval Careers of Alexander F. Warley * Local author John Stickney will discuss his book Promotion or the Bottom of the River: The Blue and Gray Naval Careers of Alexander F. Warley, South Carolinian.

3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 13

Eastover | 353-8584

Foraging 101 Enjoy an evening with local wild food forager Matt Kip. Discuss and sample overlooked and delicious species.

7 p.m., Thursday, October 17 Cooper | 787-3462 Gentle Yoga * Celebrate National Yoga Month with this fourweek session with instructor, Ellen McLeod.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Mondays September 9 – 30 Legal Clinic: Wills, Estates and Probate with Bob Hazel * 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 Diabetes and Prostate Screening * Free diabetes and prostate screenings provided by Palmetto Health Services.

Please call for information on screening eligibility and to register.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, September 21 Variable Container Gardening * Learn about this new method of growing flowers and vegetables without bending your back or legs.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 1 Foundations of Watercolor * Learn the basics of watercolor painting with local artist and instructor Jeffrey Miller. All materials will be provided.

6 p.m., Wednesday, October 9 Telling Your Story: A Family History Writer’s Group * Writing your family history? Meet with other writers for ideas and critiques.

6:30 p.m., Monday, October 21

Exhibiting objects from Richland Library, McKissick Museum and the South Caroliniana Library, Victorian Culture in the American South explains major Victorian cultural trends and their Southern manifestations. The exhibit highlights Victorian influences in South Carolina, and features a section on the grand homes that lined Columbia’s Gervais Street until the mid-twentieth century.

Curated by Kary Pardy, Graduate Assistant at McKissick Museum.

7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays September 19 and October 17

6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 22

Learn to Line Dance Have fun and get fit as you learn to line dance. Beginners welcome!

6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursdays September 12 & 19 S.C. Ain’t We Got Food!

Join Aida Rogers, creator of “Stop Where the Parking Lot’s Full” in Sandlapper Magazine, and Tim Driggers, the humor writer/lawyer who took over the column on a food finding jaunt across the Palmetto State. This program is sponsored by The Humanities CouncilSC, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage.

3-4 p.m., Saturday, September 21 North Main | 754-7734 Basket Weaving * Experience the art of pine needle basket weaving.

11 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 Nursing a Healthier Community A team of nurses will teach classes on heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more!

6-7 p.m., Wednesdays September 11 & October 9 GED & WorkKeys Take free GED classes or get training/ certification for WorkKeys, an employment skills assessment used by Midlands companies and employment services.

Participants should attend TABE assessment testing 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 24, 25, & 26 before joining the class.

5-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays October 1 – December 11

Victorian Culture in the American South, 1890-1910

Writing Boot Camp * Improve your writing skills by using prompts and exercises to develop characterization, plot and setting. We’ll share ideas and critiques.

Afternoon Jazz Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of music performed by jazz vocalist and Richland Library Literary Resident Eboniramm.

3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, September 21 Legal Clinic: Wills, Estates and Probate * 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, October 3 Mixed Media Painting Workshop * Learn steps and techniques to create a mixed media painting with professional artist Victoria Billings. Supplies provided.

3-5 p.m., Saturday, October 19

Let’s Speak English 11 a.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 29 American Sign Language Join certified ASL instructor Shandale Johnson to learn and practice conversational ASL. All skill levels welcome.

5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, September 4 – October 23 Tai Chi Tai chi, a traditional form of gentle, lowimpact exercise, helps improve balance, coordination and flexibility. Suitable for all fitness levels.

10 a.m., Fridays, September 6 – October 25 Legal Clinic: Family Law Do you have questions about marriage law, divorce, child custody and support, or other family law issues? Ask the experts from the South Carolina Bar Association.

7 p.m., Thursday, September 26 Family Health: Blood Pressure and Commonsense Health Get a free blood pressure screening and healthcare questions answered by Walgreens professionals.

2 p.m., Thursday, October 10

September 2 through December 29 | Walker Local and Family History Room

Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Gathering Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, September 4 & 18 and October 2 & 16 Let’s Speak English 7 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 29

Bookbinding Have you ever wanted to make your own books?

Learn with us! Light refreshments provided.

6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday September 11

Sandhills | 699-9230

Northeast | 736-6575 Let’s Speak English 7 p.m., Mondays September 9 – November 18

Southeast | 776-0855

Family Health: The Ultimate MRE – Breastfeeding your Baby Join the La Leche League for an informative session. This program is for women only, due to its sensitive nature.

GED & WorkKeys Free GED classes or training and certification for WorkKeys, an employment skills assessment used by a number of Midlands companies and employment services. Participants should attend TABE assessment testing 4-6 p.m., September 9, 10, and 11 before joining the class.

4-6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays September 16 – October 28 YOU Are Not Alone While the kids enjoy Brain Teasers and Muscle Builders, parents enjoy an informative morning social rapping about children, family and more.

11 a.m., Wednesdays September 25 & October 23 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Marie Boozer, Columbia’s Southern “Jeze” Belle * SC Historian Tom Elmore returns with a fascinating account of the Civil War life and times of Columbia’s Marie Boozer.

6:30-7:45 p.m., Wednesday, October 2 Wheatley | 799-5873 eGadget Gallery Prepare for the gift giving season early.

Looking for a new tablet or device? Browse our hands-on gallery.

3 p.m., Tuesday, October 15

7 p.m., Tuesday, October 22 12

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

* please register

* please register

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

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for adults

for adults Main | 231-6329

Walking in the Past Lane 6 p.m., Thursdays •

September 5: The capital city’s past is filled with salacious tales of debauchery.

Join author and historian Alexia Helsley as she examines the devilish details of the Soda City in her new book Wicked Columbia.

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Let’s Speak English * Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment.

10 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 Legal Clinic: Wills, Estates and Probate Join an attorney from the SC Bar Association for a free program.

October 3: Join us for a lecture about the history of Rocky Branch – an urban stream running through Five Points, USC and the mill village neighborhoods, leading to the Congaree River.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 5

Main | 231-6329

3 p.m., Tuesday, September 10

Prezi for Presentations * Learn how to create dynamic presentations using Prezi, a free online tool.

Eat Fit, Think Fit, Be Fit

iPick Film Series: Director Edgar Wright Staff picks of great flicks.

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Yoga with Jane Wyatt 1 p.m., Saturday, September 7 Personal Training with Syvelle Newton 1 p.m., Saturday, September 14 Zumba 1 p.m., Saturday, September 21 Meditation with Baba Seitu Amenwahsu 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 1 Healthy Eating with Sharon Wright 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 8 Reiki with Baba Seitu Amenwahsu 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 15 Main | 231-6329

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September 15 - Hot Fuzz (R) October 27 - Shaun of the Dead (R)

Storytime Café Enjoy coffee and light refreshments while meeting new friends and learning about our great resources.

10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17 Love Has Everything to Do with It Learn about the impact of domestic violence from a survivor and listen to readings from local author Eugene Washington. Followed by a Q&A session.

3 p.m., Sunday, October 6 Question Bridge Blueprint Roundtable Join the discussion about Question Bridge: Black Males. This roundtable will provide a safe setting for honest expression and healing dialogue on themes that divide, unite and puzzle Black males in the United States. This program is a partnership between Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC) of the Columbia Museum of Art, Sumter Gallery of Art and Richland Library.

6 p.m., Thursday, October 10

Meet the Explorers III: Further Adventures & Expeditions Join Richland Library Literary Residents Jim Welch and Ceille Beard Welch for further adventures of The Explorers Club.

Warner Montgomery, John Hodge and other members will share their stories of explorations.

The Blue and Gray Naval Careers of Alexander F. Warley * Local author John Stickney will discuss his book Promotion or the Bottom of the River: The Blue and Gray Naval Careers of Alexander F. Warley, South Carolinian.

3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 13

Eastover | 353-8584

Foraging 101 Enjoy an evening with local wild food forager Matt Kip. Discuss and sample overlooked and delicious species.

7 p.m., Thursday, October 17 Cooper | 787-3462 Gentle Yoga * Celebrate National Yoga Month with this fourweek session with instructor, Ellen McLeod.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Mondays September 9 – 30 Legal Clinic: Wills, Estates and Probate with Bob Hazel * 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 Diabetes and Prostate Screening * Free diabetes and prostate screenings provided by Palmetto Health Services.

Please call for information on screening eligibility and to register.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, September 21 Variable Container Gardening * Learn about this new method of growing flowers and vegetables without bending your back or legs.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 1 Foundations of Watercolor * Learn the basics of watercolor painting with local artist and instructor Jeffrey Miller. All materials will be provided.

6 p.m., Wednesday, October 9 Telling Your Story: A Family History Writer’s Group * Writing your family history? Meet with other writers for ideas and critiques.

6:30 p.m., Monday, October 21

Exhibiting objects from Richland Library, McKissick Museum and the South Caroliniana Library, Victorian Culture in the American South explains major Victorian cultural trends and their Southern manifestations. The exhibit highlights Victorian influences in South Carolina, and features a section on the grand homes that lined Columbia’s Gervais Street until the mid-twentieth century.

Curated by Kary Pardy, Graduate Assistant at McKissick Museum.

7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays September 19 and October 17

6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 22

Learn to Line Dance Have fun and get fit as you learn to line dance. Beginners welcome!

6:30-7:30 p.m., Thursdays September 12 & 19 S.C. Ain’t We Got Food!

Join Aida Rogers, creator of “Stop Where the Parking Lot’s Full” in Sandlapper Magazine, and Tim Driggers, the humor writer/lawyer who took over the column on a food finding jaunt across the Palmetto State. This program is sponsored by The Humanities CouncilSC, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage.

3-4 p.m., Saturday, September 21 North Main | 754-7734 Basket Weaving * Experience the art of pine needle basket weaving.

11 a.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 Nursing a Healthier Community A team of nurses will teach classes on heart disease, stroke, diabetes and more!

6-7 p.m., Wednesdays September 11 & October 9 GED & WorkKeys Take free GED classes or get training/ certification for WorkKeys, an employment skills assessment used by Midlands companies and employment services.

Participants should attend TABE assessment testing 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 24, 25, & 26 before joining the class.

5-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays October 1 – December 11

Victorian Culture in the American South, 1890-1910

Writing Boot Camp * Improve your writing skills by using prompts and exercises to develop characterization, plot and setting. We’ll share ideas and critiques.

Afternoon Jazz Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of music performed by jazz vocalist and Richland Library Literary Resident Eboniramm.

3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, September 21 Legal Clinic: Wills, Estates and Probate * 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, October 3 Mixed Media Painting Workshop * Learn steps and techniques to create a mixed media painting with professional artist Victoria Billings. Supplies provided.

3-5 p.m., Saturday, October 19

Let’s Speak English 11 a.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 29 American Sign Language Join certified ASL instructor Shandale Johnson to learn and practice conversational ASL. All skill levels welcome.

5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, September 4 – October 23 Tai Chi Tai chi, a traditional form of gentle, lowimpact exercise, helps improve balance, coordination and flexibility. Suitable for all fitness levels.

10 a.m., Fridays, September 6 – October 25 Legal Clinic: Family Law Do you have questions about marriage law, divorce, child custody and support, or other family law issues? Ask the experts from the South Carolina Bar Association.

7 p.m., Thursday, September 26 Family Health: Blood Pressure and Commonsense Health Get a free blood pressure screening and healthcare questions answered by Walgreens professionals.

2 p.m., Thursday, October 10

September 2 through December 29 | Walker Local and Family History Room

Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Gathering Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, September 4 & 18 and October 2 & 16 Let’s Speak English 7 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 – October 29

Bookbinding Have you ever wanted to make your own books?

Learn with us! Light refreshments provided.

6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday September 11

Sandhills | 699-9230

Northeast | 736-6575 Let’s Speak English 7 p.m., Mondays September 9 – November 18

Southeast | 776-0855

Family Health: The Ultimate MRE – Breastfeeding your Baby Join the La Leche League for an informative session. This program is for women only, due to its sensitive nature.

GED & WorkKeys Free GED classes or training and certification for WorkKeys, an employment skills assessment used by a number of Midlands companies and employment services. Participants should attend TABE assessment testing 4-6 p.m., September 9, 10, and 11 before joining the class.

4-6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays September 16 – October 28 YOU Are Not Alone While the kids enjoy Brain Teasers and Muscle Builders, parents enjoy an informative morning social rapping about children, family and more.

11 a.m., Wednesdays September 25 & October 23 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Marie Boozer, Columbia’s Southern “Jeze” Belle * SC Historian Tom Elmore returns with a fascinating account of the Civil War life and times of Columbia’s Marie Boozer.

6:30-7:45 p.m., Wednesday, October 2 Wheatley | 799-5873 eGadget Gallery Prepare for the gift giving season early.

Looking for a new tablet or device? Browse our hands-on gallery.

3 p.m., Tuesday, October 15

7 p.m., Tuesday, October 22 12

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

* please register

* please register

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

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series for adults Computer Basics Main | 929-3457 Email Basics * Become familiar with using electronic mail to create, send and receive messages. Learn how to save contacts and tips for identifying junk mail.

10 a.m., Saturday, September 7 Microsoft Word (2010) * Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010.

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10 a.m., Tuesday, September 10 10 a.m., Saturday, October 5

Introduction to Computers I * Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a self-paced tutorial.

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10 a.m., Saturday, September 14 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 2

Microsoft PowerPoint (2010) * Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2010). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images.

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10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17 10 a.m., Saturday, October 12

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

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10 a.m., Saturday, September 21 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 9

Microsoft Excel (2010) * Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2010).

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10 a.m., Tuesday, September 24 10 a.m., Saturday, October 19

* please register

Garden Like a Master Learn about gardening from a Richland County Master Gardener.

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

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16 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.

Blythewood | 691-9806 Introduction to Computers I 3 p.m., Friday, September 27 Introduction to Computers II 3 p.m., Friday, October 11 Cooper | 787-3462 Introduction to Computers I * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 10 Introduction to Computers II * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 Internet Basics * 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 24 & October 1 Eastover | 353-8584 Introduction to Computers I 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, September 9 Introduction to Computers II 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, September 23 Email Basics 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, October 7 Internet Basics 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, October 21 North Main | 754-7734 Introduction to Computers * 11 a.m., Mondays, September 9 – 23 Internet Basics * 11 a.m., Mondays, October 7 – 21

Internet Basics * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 9 Email Basics * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 23 Southeast | 776-0855

Main | 929-3457

North Main | 754-7734

Urban Readers Book • The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Page Turners Book Discussion Group * 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays September 24 & October 29

6 p.m., Tuesday, September 10 Great Books Discussion Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays •

September 11: The Power of the Majority by Alexis de Tocqueville October 9 : Individual Freedom by George Simmel

Introduction to Computers I 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7

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Introduction to Computers II 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 14

Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group Discuss narrative strategies with Dr. George Geckle.

Email Basics 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 21 Internet Basics 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 28 Microsoft Word (2010) 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 12 Microsoft Excel (2010) 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19 Microsoft PowerPoint (2010) 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 26

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September 17: Othello by Shakespeare October 15: Dramatic monologues by Browning, Eliot, Yeats

Vista Book Group 6 p.m., Wednesdays • •

September 25: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot October 23: The Tiger’s Wife: A Novel

by Téa Obreht

Ballentine | 781-5026

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Bookin’ It in Ballentine 6:30 p.m, Wednesdays September 25 & October 30

Introduction to Computers I * 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 9

Cooper | 787-3426

Internet Basics * 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 16

Cooper Branch Book Club * 10 a.m., Mondays September 9 & October 7

Microsoft Word (2010) * 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 23

Cooper | 787-3462 Adaptive Gardening *

Sandhills | 699-9230 Color in the Winter Garden

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 25

10 a.m., Friday, September 13

7 p.m., Thursday, October 24

Blythewood | 691-9806 Propagation–Pass-along Plants *

Winter Color in the Garden *

Southeast | 776-0855 Container Gardening

10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 12

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

Introduction to Computers II * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 25

Main | 231-6329 Square Foot Gardening

Gardening with Children *

BOOK CLUBS

Introduction to Computers I * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 11

10 a.m., Saturday, October 26

10:30, Saturday, September 14

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Northeast | 736-6575

10 a.m., Friday, October 11

Eastover | 353-8584 Herbs in Containers 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 24

3-4:30 p.m., Saturday September 28

Eastover | 353-8584 Eastover Book Group 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays September 5 & October 3

Urban Fiction Book Club * 1:30-2:30 p.m., Saturdays September 21 & October 19 Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Book Group 7 p.m. Thursdays September 12 & October 10 Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Club 7 p.m., Wednesdays September 11 & October 9 Third Thursday Book Club 1 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17 Southeast | 776-0855 Third Thursday Book Group 7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17 Brown Bag Short Story Discussion Noon-1 p.m., Wednesdays September 11 & October 9 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Book Banter Book Club * 7 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 & October 8 Wheatley | 799-5873 Wheatley’s Book Group 11 a.m., Saturdays September 21 & October 19 Young Professionals Discussion Group In your 20s to 40s and love talking about books and TV series? Join us for a new twist to book clubs. Each month we’ll alternate discussing books and favorite TV series.

6 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17 * please register

Sew Divine

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

Main | 929-3457 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 & 24 and October 8 & 22 Ballentine | 781-5026 6 p.m., every Thursday Eastover | 353-8584 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Thursdays September 5 & 19 and October 3 & 17

Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 & 17 and October 8 & 15

Sandhills | 699-9230 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 29 Southeast | 776-0855 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 29

St. Andrews | 772-6675 * 1 p.m., Thursdays September 5 & 19 and October 3 & 17

Wheatley | 799-5873 6 p.m., every Tuesday

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series for adults Computer Basics Main | 929-3457 Email Basics * Become familiar with using electronic mail to create, send and receive messages. Learn how to save contacts and tips for identifying junk mail.

10 a.m., Saturday, September 7 Microsoft Word (2010) * Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word 2010.

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10 a.m., Tuesday, September 10 10 a.m., Saturday, October 5

Introduction to Computers I * Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a self-paced tutorial.

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10 a.m., Saturday, September 14 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 2

Microsoft PowerPoint (2010) * Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2010). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images.

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10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17 10 a.m., Saturday, October 12

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

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10 a.m., Saturday, September 21 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 9

Microsoft Excel (2010) * Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2010).

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10 a.m., Tuesday, September 24 10 a.m., Saturday, October 19

* please register

Garden Like a Master Learn about gardening from a Richland County Master Gardener.

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

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16 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.

Blythewood | 691-9806 Introduction to Computers I 3 p.m., Friday, September 27 Introduction to Computers II 3 p.m., Friday, October 11 Cooper | 787-3462 Introduction to Computers I * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 10 Introduction to Computers II * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 Internet Basics * 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 24 & October 1 Eastover | 353-8584 Introduction to Computers I 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, September 9 Introduction to Computers II 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, September 23 Email Basics 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, October 7 Internet Basics 11 a.m.-noon, Monday, October 21 North Main | 754-7734 Introduction to Computers * 11 a.m., Mondays, September 9 – 23 Internet Basics * 11 a.m., Mondays, October 7 – 21

Internet Basics * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 9 Email Basics * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 23 Southeast | 776-0855

Main | 929-3457

North Main | 754-7734

Urban Readers Book • The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963

by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Page Turners Book Discussion Group * 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays September 24 & October 29

6 p.m., Tuesday, September 10 Great Books Discussion Group 7 p.m., Wednesdays •

September 11: The Power of the Majority by Alexis de Tocqueville October 9 : Individual Freedom by George Simmel

Introduction to Computers I 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 7

•

Introduction to Computers II 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 14

Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion Group Discuss narrative strategies with Dr. George Geckle.

Email Basics 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 21 Internet Basics 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 28 Microsoft Word (2010) 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5 Intermediate Microsoft Word (2010) 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 12 Microsoft Excel (2010) 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 19 Microsoft PowerPoint (2010) 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 26

10 a.m., Tuesdays • •

September 17: Othello by Shakespeare October 15: Dramatic monologues by Browning, Eliot, Yeats

Vista Book Group 6 p.m., Wednesdays • •

September 25: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot October 23: The Tiger’s Wife: A Novel

by Téa Obreht

Ballentine | 781-5026

St. Andrews | 772-6675

Bookin’ It in Ballentine 6:30 p.m, Wednesdays September 25 & October 30

Introduction to Computers I * 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 9

Cooper | 787-3426

Internet Basics * 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 16

Cooper Branch Book Club * 10 a.m., Mondays September 9 & October 7

Microsoft Word (2010) * 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 23

Cooper | 787-3462 Adaptive Gardening *

Sandhills | 699-9230 Color in the Winter Garden

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 25

10 a.m., Friday, September 13

7 p.m., Thursday, October 24

Blythewood | 691-9806 Propagation–Pass-along Plants *

Winter Color in the Garden *

Southeast | 776-0855 Container Gardening

10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 12

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

Introduction to Computers II * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 25

Main | 231-6329 Square Foot Gardening

Gardening with Children *

BOOK CLUBS

Introduction to Computers I * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 11

10 a.m., Saturday, October 26

10:30, Saturday, September 14

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Northeast | 736-6575

10 a.m., Friday, October 11

Eastover | 353-8584 Herbs in Containers 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 24

3-4:30 p.m., Saturday September 28

Eastover | 353-8584 Eastover Book Group 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays September 5 & October 3

Urban Fiction Book Club * 1:30-2:30 p.m., Saturdays September 21 & October 19 Northeast | 736-6575 Northeast Book Group 7 p.m. Thursdays September 12 & October 10 Sandhills | 699-9230 Second Wednesday Book Club 7 p.m., Wednesdays September 11 & October 9 Third Thursday Book Club 1 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17 Southeast | 776-0855 Third Thursday Book Group 7-8:30 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17 Brown Bag Short Story Discussion Noon-1 p.m., Wednesdays September 11 & October 9 St. Andrews | 772-6675 Book Banter Book Club * 7 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 & October 8 Wheatley | 799-5873 Wheatley’s Book Group 11 a.m., Saturdays September 21 & October 19 Young Professionals Discussion Group In your 20s to 40s and love talking about books and TV series? Join us for a new twist to book clubs. Each month we’ll alternate discussing books and favorite TV series.

6 p.m., Thursdays September 19 & October 17 * please register

Sew Divine

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

Main | 929-3457 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 & 24 and October 8 & 22 Ballentine | 781-5026 6 p.m., every Thursday Eastover | 353-8584 2-4 p.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 North Main | 754-7734 11 a.m., Thursdays September 5 & 19 and October 3 & 17

Northeast | 736-6575 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 10 & 17 and October 8 & 15

Sandhills | 699-9230 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 29 Southeast | 776-0855 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 29

St. Andrews | 772-6675 * 1 p.m., Thursdays September 5 & 19 and October 3 & 17

Wheatley | 799-5873 6 p.m., every Tuesday

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 15

the business & job center

the business & job center Main | 929-3457

Understanding Your Credit 101 Join Gail Newton and Frank Anderson, Small Business Administration Lender Relations Specialists, as they provide an overview of credit basics including establishing credit history, using credit wisely, interpreting and increasing credit scores, FICO and more!

6 p.m., Wednesday, September 25 Bostick Auditorium, Main | 929-3457

Interview Practice Practice interviews for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only, please.

10 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 Quick and Basic Résumé Session Need a quick and basic résumé? These twohour sessions will be conducted by one of Richland Library’s Career Coaches and will be on a first come, first served basis.

2:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23

Women in Business Learning Series Building Your Online Brand Today you need a strong online presence.

Local entrepreneur Ebony Looney, from www.MakeMeOverEb.com, will show you how to communicate and build your personal brand online.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 2 How to Start a Home-Based Business Many women have found that running a home-based business can be financially rewarding, and also leave them more time to spend with their families. Join John LaFond, SCORE Midlands Chapter, to learn what you need to get up and running!

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 9 SC Women in Business Join Rose Jackson, owner of Rose E. Jackson Financial Services and CEO/Founder of South Carolina Women in Business, as she shares her story of success as a female business owner. Learn about emerging local markets, business trends, and networking tips for women business owners.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16 Women and Encore Careers The good news for older workers, specifically professional women over 45, is that they’re very happy and don’t let age discrimination keep them from thriving in the workplace.

Be inspired and motivated to manage your encore career during this engaging presentation and panel discussion.

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.

9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays September 5 & October 3 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? Join Sylvie Golod, Career Specialist, to learn how.

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 and referrals you need. This class will focus on traditional networking techniques more than online social networking.

Business Etiquette Class * Discuss the unwritten rules of professionalism: the things most people learn not in a classroom, but through “the school of hard knocks.” Explore ways to present yourself properly in spoken, written, online, and social business interactions.

How to Use Social Networking to Improve 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.

10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17

11 a.m., Friday, October 4

Get LinkedIn! Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates. You could be one of them!

Join us to work on or improve your profile.

Do You Have What Employers Want? * Have you ever wondered what exactly employers are looking for in job candidates?

In today’s job market you have to be 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 and other websites.

• •

6 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 10 a.m., Thursday, October 17

How to Find Job Leads 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 p.m., Friday, September 20

Goodwill Training and Opportunities Information Session A representative from Goodwill Job Connections will be available to share information about the many Goodwill job training and placement opportunities available to all job seekers regardless of age, background, or experience.

2:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays September 9 & 23 and October 14 & 28

11 a.m., Saturdays September 21 & October 19

* please register

Affordable Care Act Richland Library and Community Partners Offer Forums and Information On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. According to the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services, this law expands health coverage and puts in place comprehensive health insurance reforms. One of the main components is increasing access to affordable care.

Richland Library is committed to advancing our community and is proud to provide a connection for area residents who are seeking information about the Affordable Care Act. The library is working with a large number of community partners and will be offering additional forums and useful information in the coming months.

Affordable Care Act Forum 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 12 Bostick Auditorium, Main | 929-3457

Noon, Thursday, October 10 Cooper | 787-3462 How to Find Job Leads Online * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 8 Create a Résumé * Learn the essentials of résumé writing and create your own with one-on-one assistance.

Bring your most recent resume or work and education history information.

2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 15 Eastover | 353-8584 Job Center on the Go! Join Richland Library’s Job Readiness Trainer for one-on-one Career Coaching and assistance with resumes, interview skills, online job searching and computer skills. First come, first served, no appointment necessary.

How to Find Job Leads Online * 3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, October 5 North Main | 754-7734 Job Center on the Go! 3-6 p.m., every Monday

4-7 p.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 28

Southeast | 776-0855

Northeast | 736-6575

Quick and Basic Résumé with a Career Coach * 2:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, September 9

Quick and Basic Résumé with a Career Coach * 2:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesday September 18

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 23 Bostick Auditorium, Main | 929-3457

11 a.m., Thursday, September 26

11 a.m., Friday, September 13

Résumé Review with a Business and Job Center Career Coach Six computers will be reserved for anyone who has already written a résumé. Bring your résumé with you, preferably attached to your email or on a flash drive, and a Business and 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., Saturday, September 7

Interviewing = Storytelling Class * Past performance is the single greatest predictor of future success. Interviewers are trying to get to know you by asking “Tell me about…” questions. The best way to provide answers that are compelling and to engage the interviewer is through storytelling.

Learn how to tell your story.

Questions? Call the Business and Job Center at (803) 929-3457 or visit RichlandLibrary.com/jobs.

Follow Us. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram. * please register

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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 17

the business & job center

the business & job center Main | 929-3457

Understanding Your Credit 101 Join Gail Newton and Frank Anderson, Small Business Administration Lender Relations Specialists, as they provide an overview of credit basics including establishing credit history, using credit wisely, interpreting and increasing credit scores, FICO and more!

6 p.m., Wednesday, September 25 Bostick Auditorium, Main | 929-3457

Interview Practice Practice interviews for individuals are first come, first served. Groups by appointment only, please.

10 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays September 4 – October 23 Quick and Basic Résumé Session Need a quick and basic résumé? These twohour sessions will be conducted by one of Richland Library’s Career Coaches and will be on a first come, first served basis.

2:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 4 – October 23

Women in Business Learning Series Building Your Online Brand Today you need a strong online presence.

Local entrepreneur Ebony Looney, from www.MakeMeOverEb.com, will show you how to communicate and build your personal brand online.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 2 How to Start a Home-Based Business Many women have found that running a home-based business can be financially rewarding, and also leave them more time to spend with their families. Join John LaFond, SCORE Midlands Chapter, to learn what you need to get up and running!

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 9 SC Women in Business Join Rose Jackson, owner of Rose E. Jackson Financial Services and CEO/Founder of South Carolina Women in Business, as she shares her story of success as a female business owner. Learn about emerging local markets, business trends, and networking tips for women business owners.

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16 Women and Encore Careers The good news for older workers, specifically professional women over 45, is that they’re very happy and don’t let age discrimination keep them from thriving in the workplace.

Be inspired and motivated to manage your encore career during this engaging presentation and panel discussion.

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.

9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays September 5 & October 3 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? Join Sylvie Golod, Career Specialist, to learn how.

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 and referrals you need. This class will focus on traditional networking techniques more than online social networking.

Business Etiquette Class * Discuss the unwritten rules of professionalism: the things most people learn not in a classroom, but through “the school of hard knocks.” Explore ways to present yourself properly in spoken, written, online, and social business interactions.

How to Use Social Networking to Improve 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.

10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17

11 a.m., Friday, October 4

Get LinkedIn! Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates. You could be one of them!

Join us to work on or improve your profile.

Do You Have What Employers Want? * Have you ever wondered what exactly employers are looking for in job candidates?

In today’s job market you have to be 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 and other websites.

• •

6 p.m., Tuesday, September 17 10 a.m., Thursday, October 17

How to Find Job Leads 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 p.m., Friday, September 20

Goodwill Training and Opportunities Information Session A representative from Goodwill Job Connections will be available to share information about the many Goodwill job training and placement opportunities available to all job seekers regardless of age, background, or experience.

2:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays September 9 & 23 and October 14 & 28

11 a.m., Saturdays September 21 & October 19

* please register

Affordable Care Act Richland Library and Community Partners Offer Forums and Information On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. According to the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services, this law expands health coverage and puts in place comprehensive health insurance reforms. One of the main components is increasing access to affordable care.

Richland Library is committed to advancing our community and is proud to provide a connection for area residents who are seeking information about the Affordable Care Act. The library is working with a large number of community partners and will be offering additional forums and useful information in the coming months.

Affordable Care Act Forum 6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 12 Bostick Auditorium, Main | 929-3457

Noon, Thursday, October 10 Cooper | 787-3462 How to Find Job Leads Online * 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 8 Create a Résumé * Learn the essentials of résumé writing and create your own with one-on-one assistance.

Bring your most recent resume or work and education history information.

2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 15 Eastover | 353-8584 Job Center on the Go! Join Richland Library’s Job Readiness Trainer for one-on-one Career Coaching and assistance with resumes, interview skills, online job searching and computer skills. First come, first served, no appointment necessary.

How to Find Job Leads Online * 3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, October 5 North Main | 754-7734 Job Center on the Go! 3-6 p.m., every Monday

4-7 p.m., Tuesdays September 3 – October 28

Southeast | 776-0855

Northeast | 736-6575

Quick and Basic Résumé with a Career Coach * 2:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, September 9

Quick and Basic Résumé with a Career Coach * 2:30-4:30 p.m., Wednesday September 18

6:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 23 Bostick Auditorium, Main | 929-3457

11 a.m., Thursday, September 26

11 a.m., Friday, September 13

Résumé Review with a Business and Job Center Career Coach Six computers will be reserved for anyone who has already written a résumé. Bring your résumé with you, preferably attached to your email or on a flash drive, and a Business and 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., Saturday, September 7

Interviewing = Storytelling Class * Past performance is the single greatest predictor of future success. Interviewers are trying to get to know you by asking “Tell me about…” questions. The best way to provide answers that are compelling and to engage the interviewer is through storytelling.

Learn how to tell your story.

Questions? Call the Business and Job Center at (803) 929-3457 or visit RichlandLibrary.com/jobs.

Follow Us. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram. * please register

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support your library

Don’t Miss the Fall Book Sale!

Find thousands of new treasures at low prices while supporting your library! Prices start as low as 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hardbacks. Proceeds help support the Friends’ Summer Reading Challenge, as well as other library programs that advance our community.

Friends’ Members-Only Sale 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, October 18

mark your calendar

support your library

Friends’ Fall Book Sale 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, October 19 The Friends’ Book Sales are held at the Richland Library Operations Center, 130 Lancewood Road, across from Dutch Square Mall.

Questions? Call (803) 988-0885.

2014 Book Sales

New Officers for 2013-2014 The following were elected to lead the Library, Friends and Foundation Boards for 2013-2014.

• Winter Sale Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 • Spring Sale Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26

Board of Trustees

Friends Board Members

Foundation Board Members

Robert E. Gahagan, Chair

J.P. Lee, President

Lee Rambo, Chair

JoAnn M. Turnquist, Vice Chair

Susan Hackett, Vice President

David Campbell, Vice Chair

Ida W. Thompson, Treasurer

Susan Mazur, Secretary

Adam Davis, Secretary/Treasurer

Alethia P. Rearden, Secretary

Joe Clark, Treasurer

• Summer Sale Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19

Junior and Teen Volunteer Recognition The Summer Volunteer program has introduced hundreds of young people to the workings of a public library and the rewards of volunteering. This summer, more than 250 young people volunteered more than

• Fall Sale Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25

1,500 hours and many return year after year!

In August, many volunteers were recognized as Spotlight Volunteers for each location, based on their efforts to go above and beyond in their work. Interested in volunteering? Call Cathy Dolan at (803) 929-3436.

Bulletin Board Intrigues Reporter Have you ever wondered what people leave behind in donated

She was so intrigued by the board that she branched out from

books? So did Noelle Phillips from The State newspaper. At the

her typical crime reporting and decided to share the Richland

Richland Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale, she stumbled across a

Library Friends’ collection with Midlands readers in a front page

bulletin board with a treasure trove of left-behind items collected

article on July 19.

over the years and assembled by volunteer Michelle Clark.

Children’s Room, Main

Northeast

2013 Junior Volunteer of the Year

Addie Rogers, Junior Spotlight

Vamsi Gorrepati, Junior Spotlight

Skyler Lanigan, Richland Library

Priscilla Li, Teen Spotlight

Qi Jin, Teen Spotlight

Southeast

Ballentine

St. Andrews

2013 Teen Volunteer of the Year

Chloe Miller, Junior Spotlight

Beuanna Tyler, Junior Spotlight

Chelsia Telfair, Children’s Room

Abby Beauregard, Teen Spotlight

Sophia Emetu, Teen Spotlight

and Teen Advisory Board, Richland Library Main

Her thought was “if you can learn about people by what books they read, can you learn even more by the things they leave

Blythewood

Sandhills

behind in those books?”

Alice Montgomery, Junior Spotlight

Glen Williams, Junior Spotlight

Brandon Diehl, Teen Spotlight

Aryn Cooper, Teen Spotlight

donate books (identified by Rudy Mancke, of course), a letter to

Cooper

Southeast

Santa on Winnie the Pooh stationery and various old postcards

Nathan Stockwell, Junior Spotlight

Donovan Lawson, Junior Spotlight

and photographs.

Ally Fripp, Teen Spotlight

Devendra Moore, Teen Spotlight

Stop by the Friends’ Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 19

Eastover

Wheatley

to take a peek and see if any of your old mementos made the

Kristyn Webber, Junior Spotlight

Anna Sophocleous, Junior Spotlight

board!

Trey Goodwin, Teen Spotlight

Jeremy Smith, Teen Spotlight

Some of her favorite items—a calf jaw bone found in a box of

North Main

Support Your Library – Join the Friends

Gabrielle Williams, Junior Spotlight

The Richland Library Friends is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of and support for the library.

Memberships start at only $25.

Support Your Library – Give to the Foundation Help advance your community while making your library even better.

Visit RichlandLibrary.com/friends to join today.

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

support your library

Don’t Miss the Fall Book Sale!

Find thousands of new treasures at low prices while supporting your library! Prices start as low as 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hardbacks. Proceeds help support the Friends’ Summer Reading Challenge, as well as other library programs that advance our community.

Friends’ Members-Only Sale 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, October 18

mark your calendar

support your library

Friends’ Fall Book Sale 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, October 19 The Friends’ Book Sales are held at the Richland Library Operations Center, 130 Lancewood Road, across from Dutch Square Mall.

Questions? Call (803) 988-0885.

2014 Book Sales

New Officers for 2013-2014 The following were elected to lead the Library, Friends and Foundation Boards for 2013-2014.

• Winter Sale Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 • Spring Sale Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26

Board of Trustees

Friends Board Members

Foundation Board Members

Robert E. Gahagan, Chair

J.P. Lee, President

Lee Rambo, Chair

JoAnn M. Turnquist, Vice Chair

Susan Hackett, Vice President

David Campbell, Vice Chair

Ida W. Thompson, Treasurer

Susan Mazur, Secretary

Adam Davis, Secretary/Treasurer

Alethia P. Rearden, Secretary

Joe Clark, Treasurer

• Summer Sale Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19

Junior and Teen Volunteer Recognition The Summer Volunteer program has introduced hundreds of young people to the workings of a public library and the rewards of volunteering. This summer, more than 250 young people volunteered more than

• Fall Sale Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25

1,500 hours and many return year after year!

In August, many volunteers were recognized as Spotlight Volunteers for each location, based on their efforts to go above and beyond in their work. Interested in volunteering? Call Cathy Dolan at (803) 929-3436.

Bulletin Board Intrigues Reporter Have you ever wondered what people leave behind in donated

She was so intrigued by the board that she branched out from

books? So did Noelle Phillips from The State newspaper. At the

her typical crime reporting and decided to share the Richland

Richland Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale, she stumbled across a

Library Friends’ collection with Midlands readers in a front page

bulletin board with a treasure trove of left-behind items collected

article on July 19.

over the years and assembled by volunteer Michelle Clark.

Children’s Room, Main

Northeast

2013 Junior Volunteer of the Year

Addie Rogers, Junior Spotlight

Vamsi Gorrepati, Junior Spotlight

Skyler Lanigan, Richland Library

Priscilla Li, Teen Spotlight

Qi Jin, Teen Spotlight

Southeast

Ballentine

St. Andrews

2013 Teen Volunteer of the Year

Chloe Miller, Junior Spotlight

Beuanna Tyler, Junior Spotlight

Chelsia Telfair, Children’s Room

Abby Beauregard, Teen Spotlight

Sophia Emetu, Teen Spotlight

and Teen Advisory Board, Richland Library Main

Her thought was “if you can learn about people by what books they read, can you learn even more by the things they leave

Blythewood

Sandhills

behind in those books?”

Alice Montgomery, Junior Spotlight

Glen Williams, Junior Spotlight

Brandon Diehl, Teen Spotlight

Aryn Cooper, Teen Spotlight

donate books (identified by Rudy Mancke, of course), a letter to

Cooper

Southeast

Santa on Winnie the Pooh stationery and various old postcards

Nathan Stockwell, Junior Spotlight

Donovan Lawson, Junior Spotlight

and photographs.

Ally Fripp, Teen Spotlight

Devendra Moore, Teen Spotlight

Stop by the Friends’ Fall Book Sale on Saturday, October 19

Eastover

Wheatley

to take a peek and see if any of your old mementos made the

Kristyn Webber, Junior Spotlight

Anna Sophocleous, Junior Spotlight

board!

Trey Goodwin, Teen Spotlight

Jeremy Smith, Teen Spotlight

Some of her favorite items—a calf jaw bone found in a box of

North Main

Support Your Library – Join the Friends

Gabrielle Williams, Junior Spotlight

The Richland Library Friends is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of and support for the library.

Memberships start at only $25.

Support Your Library – Give to the Foundation Help advance your community while making your library even better.

Visit RichlandLibrary.com/friends to join today.

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

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This exhibit is part of the Columbia SC 63 initiative, which aims to gather, preserve and showcase images, artifacts and testimony to ensure that the deeper, multifaceted story of the struggle for freedom and justice in our city is told. For more information, visit www.RichlandLibrary.com.

Through September 29 The Gallery at Richland Library