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Just Checked In for Children

This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.
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The 2024 Lambda Literary Prize Finalists in Youth Categories

The Lambda Literary Prize finalists in the children's and young adult categories showcase the profound impact of both fiction and nonfiction storytelling on young minds. These remarkable books offer essential lessons in acceptance, empathy, and self-discovery. Through imaginative tales, relatable characters, and insightful real-life narratives, these works provide young readers with a safe space to see themselves and their peers reflected on the page.

Jun 21 3:30 p.m.

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Richland Library North Main

Play Freely: Fun Fridays at North Main

Jul 19 11:30 a.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Watch Freely: Raya and the Last Dragon

Jul 12 11:30 a.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Watch Freely: Migration

Jun 21 11:30 a.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Watch Freely: Tangled

Jun 28 11:30 a.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Watch Freely: Kung Fu Panda 4

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Richland Library Main

Kids in Print 2024

Congratulations to the artists and authors featured in this year's edition of Kids in Print!

Jul 27 3:30 p.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Book Brunch

Join us as we bring a special book to life. This month we are making cookies galore, with the book, Stop and Smell the Cookies by Gibson Frazier and Micah Player.

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Aug 03 12:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Play Freely: A Sensory Friendly Edition

Jul 25 2:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Math Skills Club

Join us for a four day fun-filled adventure as we use games and fun to learn math tricks and hacks to improve your math scores.. Get a smart start to better math scores.

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Jul 24 2:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Math Skills Club

Join us for a four day fun-filled adventure as we use games and fun to learn math tricks and hacks to improve your math scores.. Get a smart start to better math scores.

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Jul 23 11:00 a.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Math Skills Club

Join us for a four day fun-filled adventure as we use games and fun to learn math tricks and hacks to improve your math scores.. Get a smart start to better math scores.

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Jul 22 2:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Math Skills Club

Join us for a four day fun-filled adventure as we use games and fun to learn math tricks and hacks to improve your math scores.. Get a smart start to better math scores.

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Jun 18 6:00 p.m.

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Richland Library Southeast

Celebration in Black: From Gullah to Freedom

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The 2024 Stonewall Book Honorees for Children’s Books

The Stonewall Book Awards, sponsored by the American Library Association’s Rainbow Round Table, honors books for children and young adults with the Mike Morgan and Larry Romans awards. Each year, these prestigious awards honor outstanding English-language works that amplify queer voices, stories, and experiences, inviting readers to explore the diverse tapestry of queer experiences. For more information, visit the Stonewall Book Award website.
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2024 New Year, New Me: Middle Grade and Teen Books

Recommended by Richland Library staff, this list is what happens when we decide to kick-off the new year with a challenge--reading outside of our comfort zones. From nonfiction to manga, romance to historical fiction, we stretched ourselves and our reading habits to explore new genres and authors.