5 Centimeters Per Second
The Addams Family
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, April 15
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
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!    
An American in Paris
Batman Urban Legends. 6
Staff Picks

Just Checked In for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, April 16
This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.
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

Jul 10 6:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

Meet the Author: Poland and Clark

Tom Poland and Robert Clark will share images and stories from their 50-50 Expeditions about the cultural riches, natural history, and back-road life of the Palmetto State.

Event Type(s):

Author Event

Audience(s):

Adults

Aug 03 12:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Southeast

Play Freely: A Sensory Friendly Edition

Why Does He Do That?
Not That Bad
Staff Picks

Resources on Intimate Partner Violence

  • Sara M.
  • Saturday, April 13
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. It can range from one episode of violence that could have lasting impact to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years. IPV can include any of the following types of behavior:

Jun 25 6:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Wheatley

Wheatley Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Noreno-Garcia.

Event Type(s):

Clubs and Groups

Audience(s):

Adults

Apr 24 4:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

USC Film Club Presents: Double Indemnity

A Los Angeles insurance representative lets an alluring housewife seduce him into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, an insurance investigator.

Event Type(s):

Movies

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
Staff Picks

Ready for Bridgerton?

  • Sara M.
  • Thursday, April 11
Are you ready for Season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton adaptation?  The first half releases May 16, so you've got plenty of time to pregame with these readalikes!