Join North Main's team as we prepare for the official competition of Teen Book Battle. We will drill practice questions in the formats that will be used for the main event. Teens interested in joining need to register by May 30th.

Are you tired of planting all of your beautiful flowers in the same clay or plastic pots from the big box store? Learn how to make a Hypertufa container to satisfy your need to have something a little different. Dress to be a mess! *Space is limited so registration is required.

Real life can be tough … so let’s make it a game! Be your own playing piece in this giant board game.

Are you itching to learn how to banish fire ants from your yard? Join Richland County Master Gardeners to learn about what fire ants are, how they live, their impact on the environment and how to manage them.

Have you taken an autosomal DNA test at Ancestry, 23andMe or Family Tree DNA? Beginners learn what can (and can't) be learned from results, how to use third party tools like gedmatch.com, and to discover matches which may prove (or disprove) ancestors in your family tree.

Share your talent, from comedy to music to much more, we want to hear it all! We're hosting Open Mic on The Deck. Arrive early to snag your spot!

For testing purposes only.

Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. This storytime is designed for infants and lap babies. If your child is walking, check out our Toddler Storytime for ages 18 months – 2 years.

Choose from seasonal produce from Livingston Farms as well as handmade, chemical-free skin products from This Butter Be Good.

Share stories, songs, and crafts the whole family will enjoy.

Got trivia? Book Battle is a team book trivia competition hosted by Richland Library for our Summer Learning Challenge. This competition is open to children between the ages of 9-12. Join a team, read the 2018 titles and get ready to show your smarts at the Final Battle.

Calling all future Einsteins: add a wrinkle to your brain with engaging stories, activities, creativity and educational play.

Richland Library’s Team of Anime-Seeking Teens is looking for an anime/manga fan like you! We vote on anime series to watch on a big screen and love to talk about our favorite reads, including novels and manga. We learn about Japanese culture and language and play large group games together.

Screening of Wonder, the film adaptation of the NYT bestselling novel by R.J. Palacio.

Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.

After hundreds of individuals engaged in the Let's Talk Race series over the course of 2017, Richland Library is bringing these facilitator-led conversations to the forefront again. Please join us for the first program from 6:30 - 8 p.m., Monday, June 25 at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street). In an effort to peacefully address the topic of racism, which has gripped news headlines across the country, these conversations plan to encourage members of the community to take part in this difficult and sometimes emotional dialogue. This program is in partnership with Race to the Table SC.The Let's Talk Race series is scheduled to continue in August and October 2018.

Come show us your mental mastery against some of the members of the Columbia Chess Club. Participate in a casual game or a tournament and meet some of best players in your area.

Share stories, songs and create a festive 4th of July craft.

Bring your résumé and interview with Recruiting Solutions! We're hiring in the following fields: office & professional, light industrial, and information technology. Register Online.

This special storytime for families includes stories, songs, fingerplays and puppet shows or art activities for the young. For all ages.

Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.

Simple art fun with stories to boot. Dress for a mess! Please sign up in advance.

It may be hot outside, but it's STEAM-Y in the library. Come for an afternoon of fun and science. Build it, experiment with it learn the how's and why's while having fun with hands on science.

Practice your English-language conversation with other internationals in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

Did you know that representatives from Lifeline Wireless, a Federal Lifeline program that provides a FREE cellular phone along with FREE minutes, data, and text messages, are at the Richland Library Main location every Tuesday from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM? They are available to enroll you and answer any questions about the program you may have.About Lifeline's Wireless Plans· No contract· Service is for 12 months and you need to re-qualify once a year· If you qualify, you will receive your cell phone in 5-7 business days.To be eligible for the Lifeline Free Phone Program, you may qualify if your income falls below your state’s residency poverty guidelines OR if you participate in a government assistance program such as:· Medicaid· Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)· Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8)· Supplemental Security Income (SSI)· Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)· Other state or federal assistance programsWant to Apply or Learn More? Apply online (http://www.safelink.com), over the phone (1-800-723-3546), or with a SafeLink representative at the library on Tuesdays! If you plan on applying in person, be sure to bring proof of total household income (for income-based qualification) or a copy of a current document proving that you participate in a government assistance program. Additional questions can be asked by calling the Lifeline Wireless information line at 1-800-723-3546 or by asking a Lifeline representative!

Love is a wet nose, sloppy kisses and wagging tails! Show your pooch some love by making them dog toys that they will love.

Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking, or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters!

Got trivia? Book Battle is a team book trivia competition hosted by Richland Library for our Summer Learning Challenge. This competition is open to teens between the ages of 13-18. Join a team, read the 2018 titles and get ready to show your smarts at the Final Battle!

Got trivia? Sign-up to participate in Richland Library's Book Battle for kids ages 9-12! The big system-wide tournament will be August 4, so come practice your book smarts.

Get ready for Battle with this introduction to the rules, books and fun of Book Battle!

Congaree National Park is home to many plants and animals including the famous synchronous fireflies and the largest old growth hardwood forest in the southeastern US. Come learn all about our local National Park from a Congaree Park Ranger.

What will life look like on Mars? Help astronauts prepare by engineering a suitable Martian habitat. For 9-12 year olds.

Activate your STEAM-engines! Tinker in our Maker Lab with a variety of projects geared towards Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.

Increase your reading skills by learning the tricks to decoding unfamiliar words, practice comprehension, and build fluency. For rising or current third graders. Please call 803-929-3434 to register. Registration opens June 1, 2018. **Space is limited.**

Singer/songwriter Wendell Culbreath (AKA THE Dubber) is back! He will be offering guidance, tips and lyric writing techniques in this special 4-week series of workshops for those interested in songwriting. Sign up once, and return monthly for new challenges to help you write your next hit.

A weekly event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in Columbia. The coffee is highly encouraged.

One of the Richland Library Social Workers will be available to speak with customers. If you are looking to apply for social services (Medicaid, SNAP, etc.), need a list of community resources, or just have a question about services you can visit the social worker.

Simple art fun for the very young. Come for a short storytime in our story nook and then head to the maker lab for a fun project. Dress for a mess!

Share stories, songs, craft, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.

The littlest gardeners get hands on experience from soil prep through harvest. Come rain or shine and dress for a mess!

Stop by to try your hand at creating something just for the sake of creating something. You'll be shocked and amazed by how much fun you'll have. Art supplies and very little instructions await you.

Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.

Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess!

Interested in basket weaving? Bring your own supplies and share your skills with fellow basket weavers!

There is a superhero for everyone. Are you a fan of Marvel and DC, or are you looking for something more? We are going to learn about superheroes of all stripes, create our own, and share them with each other, including fandom discussions, crafts, hot titles in the library, and good old-fashioned “who would win” style debates. What if the greatest superhero we meet… is you?

Come join us for a movie in the morning at your library!

It may be hot outside, but it's STEAM-Y in the library. Come for an afternoon of fun and science. Build it, experiment with it learn the how's and why's while having fun with hands on science.

Career Coaches will be available to answer your résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis.