May 01 7:00 p.m.

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#BroaderBookshelf Book Group

The #BroaderBookshelf reading challenge encourages you to expand your reading horizons. Join us as we discuss this month’s title, Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig.

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Apr 03 7:00 p.m.

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#BroaderBookshelf Book Group

The #BroaderBookshelf reading challenge encourages you to expand your reading horizons. Join us as we discuss this month’s title, When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.

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Aviator Lt. Harley H. Pope

On April 5, 1919 the Camp Bragg Flying Field was renamed Pope Field in honor of Lt. Harley H. Pope. Photographs from Lt. Pope's scrapbook show rare views of life as an aviator during World War I. 

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LibraryReads for December 2023

Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in December 2023, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
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2023 Best Middle Grade and Teen Books featuring Diverse Characters or Experiences

Selected by Richland Library staff, these books represent some of our favorite stories (and non-fiction) featuring diverse characters published in 2023--plus a few older titles that we wanted to make sure you didn't miss.   Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. 
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New in Science

In addition to titles from perennial best-sellers Carlo Rovelli (White Holes) and Neil deGrasse Tyson (To Infinity & Beyond), recent science publications include a new edition of a monumental classic,
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New and Notable Biographies and Memoirs

You’ve probably already heard of the new memoirs by Barbra Streisand (My Name Is Barbra) and Britney Spears (The Woman in Me), but here are some other recent releases you might find worth a read.
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Gift Guide: Books for Your K-Pop Obsessed Teen

In a same vein as the "British Invasion" cultural phenomenon of the 1960's, Korean culture has significantly influenced Gen Z's tastes and trends . From K-dramas (Korean soap operas), K-beauty (Korean beauty products), to K-pop (Korean pop music), Korean cultural influence has been all the rage with the youth. If you have a young person in your life who loves K-pop, these might be some good titles to extend that interest into reading. 
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Queer Authors and Intersectionality: A Reading List

This blog post introduces some queer authors who explore intersectionality. Whether you are looking for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or graphic novels, this reading list will provide works that resonate.

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Not Streaming to a Device Near You

Break out your DVD and Blu-Ray players because you won't find these films on any streaming service!

Apr 09 6:30 p.m.

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Book Banter

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Of Women and Salt, by Gabriela Garcia.

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#OwnVoices Honoring Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary: Cassie's Top 5 Artist

It doesn't matter if it's the lyrics "I can't stand the rain, Against my window, I can't stand the rain" from Missy Elliot or the lyrics "Who you calling a B....!" from Queen Latifah blare out of radio. Once they do, listeners will automatically begin to vibe and finish the lyrics. 

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Walter Mosley's World

Walter Mosley is one of the most versatile and admired writers in America. He is the author of more than sixty critically acclaimed books that cover a wide range of ideas, genres, and forms including fiction (literary, mystery, and science fiction), political monographs, writing guides including Elements of Fiction, a memoir in paintings, and a young adult novel called 47. His work has been translated into twenty-five languages. (Author's Website) 
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Heritage Hub

Explore genealogical records from 1704 – today, including obituary content from the mid 1900’s, coverage from all 50 states, and obituary images from historical newspapers.

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Honoring Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary: Adult Titles

This year marks Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary. From music to culture, Hip Hop has solidified itself as a powerhouse genre with its legacy and influence spread across the globe. Celebrate this momentous occasion by reading about Hip Hop from those who know it best: the pioneers, the tastemakers, the innovators, the historians, and the lovers of the craft! 
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LibraryReads for November 2023

Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in November 2023, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
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The Origins of South Carolina Pride

Friday, October 20, is the 2023 Famously Hot Pride Parade. How did Pride celebrations in South Carolina begin and who played a role in the origins of the Gay and Lesbian Pride March?

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South Carolina Cartoonist Jak Smyrl

Jak Smyrl (1923–2007) delighted readers of The State newspaper with his illustrations for more than thirty-seven years.  His reputation was such that the South Carolina State Legislature passed a resolution honoring him in what turned out to be the last year of his life.

Apr 27 10:00 a.m.

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Public Spring Book Sale

Come get great deals on your favorite reads at the Richland Library Friends and Foundation used book sale to benefit Richland Library programming!

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LGBTQ History Month Streaming

Dive into LGBTQ History from the comfort of your own home with movies, ebooks, and eaudiobooks on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Libby.
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8 Books for October

Here's a tiny selection of October's bounty of new releases...

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2023 Charleston Literary Festival Authors

The Charleston Literary Festival, which will run from 3 to 12 November, has entered the lit-fest big leagues, to judge from the roster of writers participating this year.  In addition to contemporary fiction stars such as Rebecca Makkai and Claire Keegan, luminaries such as Lorrie Moore, Richard Ford, and Margaret Atwood are also on the list.  Nonfiction is well represented too, with noted historians Simon Schama and Simon Sebag Montefiore, public TV regular Lucy Worsley, perennial best-seller Tracy Kidder, and New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik
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Terrifying Tales for Spooky Season: Adult Edition

2023 has been a banner year for horror lovers!  Check this list to see if your favorites from this year are included, or discover some new, amazing authors.  
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Horror Comics To Keep You Up At Night

Spooky season is here, and with it comes a horrific host of graphic novels to make your skin crawl via print and digital. These titles may include death, gore, and/or disturbing imagery - the stuff nightmares are made of!
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Most Challenged Books Since 2020

According to a recently released report from the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, there has been a 20% increase in the number of unique titles challenged since this time last year.  Most of the books challenged in that period were written by or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community or people of color. 
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LibraryReads for October 2023

Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in October 2023, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
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Cuban Trainees at Fort Jackson

For Hispanic Heritage Month,take a look at a little-known chapter of history that unfolded in Columbia at Fort Jackson, where several thousand Cubans came to receive military training and United States citizenship.

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7 Books for September

Exploring the wilderness and family drama are hot topics in this crop of new releases.

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Library Card Sign Up Month

Celebrate National Library Card Sign Up Month with these great reads about libraries and librarians.
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The Underworld: A Book Review

After the flurry of news surrounding the ill-fated submersible, Titan, this summer, Susan Casey's timely new book The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean takes readers on a world tour to some of the oceans' greatest unknowns.

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LibraryReads for September 2023

Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in September 2023, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
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Hip-Hop Highlights from the Local History Collection

Columbia, SC, has played host to some of hip-hop's most iconic figures. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, let's take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some of the genre's defining moments in the city from Richland Library’s Local History Digital Collections.