The Valedictorian of Being Dead
Because We Are Bad
Staff Picks

Memoirs for Mental Health Awareness Month

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, April 30
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in the US each May. Inaugurated in 1949 by the National Association for Mental Health (now Mental Health America), it features a different theme each year. For 2024, the theme is Where to Start, “For anyone struggling with the pressure of today’s world, feeling alone, or wondering if they can feel better.” For one good place to start, check out these moving autobiographies and memoirs that explore the challenges of mental i
Beach Cute
Call Me by Your Name
Staff Picks

Perennial Beach Reads

  • Savannah G.
  • Monday, April 29
Jump head-first into this fun and somewhat eclectic list loaded full of beach reads that never go out of style! From new titles to our old reliables, this list has got a little bit of something for every reader!

Dec 10 6:30 p.m.

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Richland Library St. Andrews

Book Banter

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Violin Conspiracy, by Brenden Slocumb.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Nov 12 6:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library St. Andrews

Book Banter

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Oct 08 6:30 p.m.

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Richland Library St. Andrews

Book Banter

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Finlay Donovan is Killing It, by Elle Cosimano.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Sep 10 6:30 p.m.

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Richland Library St. Andrews

Book Banter

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Never Game, by Jeffery Deaver.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Aug 13 6:30 p.m.

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Richland Library St. Andrews

Book Banter

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Beautiful Country, by Qian Julie Wang.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Jul 09 6:30 p.m.

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Richland Library St. Andrews

Book Banter

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 11 6:30 p.m.

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Richland Library St. Andrews

Book Banter

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Cross Creek, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

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

The Magpie Lord
Pack of Lies
Staff Picks

Romantasy

  • Sara M.
  • Thursday, April 25
"Romantasy" might be a new word, but fantasy romances have always been popular! Enjoy this selection of romance novels in fantasy settings.

Jul 09 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

All Booked Up

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Bookman's Tale: A Novel of Obsession, by Charlotte Lovett.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 11 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

All Booked Up

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Ironweed: A Novel, by William Kennedy.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Aug 21 3:00 p.m.

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Online

Virtual One-on-One Genealogy

Reserve a 45-minute online appointment with a staff member in the Walker Local & Family History Center.

Audience(s):

Adults

Jul 24 3:00 p.m.

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Online

Virtual One-on-One Genealogy

Reserve a 45-minute online appointment with a staff member in the Walker Local & Family History Center.

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 26 3:00 p.m.

Event
Online

Virtual One-on-One Genealogy

Reserve a 45-minute online appointment with a staff member in the Walker Local & Family History Center.

Audience(s):

Adults

Aug 07 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

One-on-One Genealogy

Reserve a 1-hour appointment with a staff member in the Walker Local & Family History Center.

Audience(s):

Adults

Jul 10 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

One-on-One Genealogy

Reserve a 1-hour appointment with a staff member in the Walker Local & Family History Center.

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 12 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

One-on-One Genealogy

Reserve a 1-hour appointment with a staff member in the Walker Local & Family History Center.

Audience(s):

Adults

Jul 30 6:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Sandhills

Make & Create: Blend Your Own Tea

Mix an assortment of loose-leaf tea to make your own unique beverage blend. You will be provided with your own set of empty tea bags and loose-leaf teas that can be mixed together.

Event Type(s):

Arts, Crafts and Hobbies

Audience(s):

Adults

Aug 28 6:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

Bookin' It in Ballentine

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison, by Ben Macintyre.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 26 6:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

Bookin' It in Ballentine

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Spy Who Came in From The Cold by John le Carré.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

May 29 6:30 p.m.

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Richland Library Ballentine

Bookin' It in Ballentine

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Hanging Mary: A Reimagining of Lincoln's Assassination by Susan Higginbotham.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 04 5:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Sandhills

Writing Workshop: Starting Your Novel

Discover essential tools and techniques to kickstart your genre fiction novel. This workshop is an immersive session to provide you with the foundational skills and confidence to embark on your writing journey.

Event Type(s):

Writing

Audience(s):

Adults, Teens (12-18 years)
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Richland Library Main

Companion Planting

  • Kelsey Andrus
  • Tuesday, May 14
Still planting or planning your garden? Companion planting can help you decide which plants to plant together.
The Last Days of the Dinosaurs
The Complete Dinosaur
Staff Picks

Dinosaur Books for Grown Ups

  • Sara M.
  • Thursday, April 18
Kids love dinosaurs, and there are lots of great books for kids about them. But what about the rest of us? Check out some of these fantastic books about thunder lizards for adults - there are memoirs, histories of paleontology, art books, and up to date science on what dinosaurs looked like, how they behaved, and how we know. If you haven't been keeping up with modern discoveries in paleontology, pick up a book from this list and you may be surprised at how much things have changed!
The Last Murder at the End of the World
Summers at the Saint
Staff Picks

LibraryReads for May 2024

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, April 16
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country. All these books will be published in May 2024, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know
Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Plumbing
Staff Picks

Don't Call the Plumber... Yet: DIY for Beginners

  • Sara M.
  • Tuesday, April 16
Okay, sometimes you really do need to call a plumber. The most important thing to learn about fixing things in your home yourself is when you can do it and when you should really call in the pros! Check out these books to find out how easy some tasks are (fixing your leaky toilet) and when you really need help (gas leak!)

Jun 25 6:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

Age Ready - Dementia 101

Learn about Dementia Education and Resources in South Carolina from Tori Anderson of the South Carolina Department on Aging

Event Type(s):

Health and Wellness

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 22 2:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

Meet the Author: C. Hope Clark

South Carolina has its share of history and scandal. Hear how author C. Hope Clark chose South Carolina as the basis of all her fiction, finding it the perfect locale for the mystery genre.

Event Type(s):

Author Event

Audience(s):

Adults