47 Days With Jesus
Adventures of Captain Fabian
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Saturday, May 25
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
4 Action-packed Movies
Akeelah and the Bee
Staff Picks

Just Checked In for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Sunday, May 26
This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.

Jul 10 4:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

USC Film Club Presents: Blue Collar

When three automotive factory workers who're struggling financially try to steal from their own labor union, they discover corruption, and reluctantly decide to use this information for blackmail.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents

Jun 05 4:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

USC Film Club Presents: Repo Man

A young punk, recruited by a car repo agency, finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu with a huge, $20,000 bounty--and something otherworldly stashed in its trunk.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents
Solenoid
Old God's Time
Staff Picks

Dublin Literary Award 2024 Winner & Short List

  • Morgan R.
  • Saturday, May 25
Started in 1996, The Dublin Literary Award honors excellence in writing for a "single work of fiction in original English or translated into English which are nominated by librarians around the world. The grand prize is €100,000. This year's winner, which was announced on May 23rd, is Mircea Cărtărescu, author of Solenoid.

Aug 13 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

All Booked Up

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults
Not a River
Simpatía
Staff Picks

The 2024 International Booker Prize Longlist

  • Adele C.
  • Thursday, May 23
Discover a world of literary excellence with these books from the 2024 International Booker Prize longlist. These remarkable works, celebrated for their outstanding storytelling and diverse perspectives, offer you the chance to delve into some of the finest contemporary literature from around the globe. Each book on the list has been recognized for its unique voice and powerful narrative, promising an unforgettable reading experience.

Sep 18 6:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

Introduction to Canva

Join us for this introductory course to Canva.com, a graphic design platform that allows you to create free flyers, business cards, and more

Event Type(s):

Computers and Technology

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 17 3:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

Ukulele Jam

Ukulele enthusiasts meet for a relaxed and fun jam session. Newbies and seasoned strummers welcome!

Event Type(s):

Arts, Crafts and Hobbies

Audience(s):

Adults

May 30 1:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

Watch Freely: This is 40

Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents

May 28 2:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

Watch Freely: Lion

A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents
Sandwich
Winter Lost
Staff Picks

LibraryReads for June 2024

  • Sarah C.
  • Monday, May 20
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country. All these books will be published in June 2024, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Blog
Richland Library Lower Richland

How Owls Became Wise

  • Beka D.
  • Monday, May 20
Learn about how owls became associated with knowledge, wisdoms, and libraries!

Jun 21 3:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library North Main

Play Freely: Fun Fridays at North Main

Brotherless Night
Between Two Moons
Staff Picks

2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

  • Megan M.
  • Tuesday, May 14
The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction celebrates creativity and excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in Canada and the United States.The 2024 winner is Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan

Jun 21 7:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

Small Talk with Angie Stone

Columbia native Angie Stone will talk with Dr. Toby S. Jenkins about her music career in hip-hop and R&B. She'll also be joined by the members of The Sequence - Cheryl "Cheryl the Pearl" Cook and Gwendolyn "Blondy" Chisolm.

Event Type(s):

Special Events

Audience(s):

Adults
Fire Weather
Larry McMurtry
Staff Picks

2024 Pulitzer Prizewinners

  • Bland L.
  • Monday, May 06
The 2024 Pulitzer Prizes have just been announced. Check out these winners and finalists in the categories of fiction, history, biography, memoir/autobiography, poetry, and general nonfiction.

Aug 27 6:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Wheatley

Wheatley Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Razorblade Tears, by S.A. Crosby.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Jul 30 6:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Wheatley

Wheatley Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Once There Were Wolves, by Charlotte McConaghy.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults
The Remarried Empress. Vol. 01
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Staff Picks

What We're Reading: May 2024

  • Leighan C.
  • Thursday, May 02
Check out what the members of the Richland Library Team are reading this month! We can help you discover great titles for adults, teens, and children.All titles linked here are in print format, but other formats may be available. Check the catalog and the monthly What We're Reading Libby shelf for eBooks and eAudiobooks.