Events
12:00 am
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Eastover
Do you have a tech question? Puzzled by an e-device? Want to know more about how to best use our website? Call 353-8584 for a 30 session with one-on-one Tech help.
9:00 am
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Main
2nd Level Programming Space
2nd Level Programming Space
Carolina Weavers and Spinners will demonstrate a range of spinning and weaving techniques in honor of National Spinning and Weaving Week.
10:30 am
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Main
Children's Room
Children's Room
Stories, songs and much more await you and your family at the library.
10:30 am
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Main
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Who’s running for President? Duck, that’s who! Get ready for a musical experience ripped from the pages of Doreen Cronin’s picture book that will leave audiences singing and dancing all the way to the polls!
11:00 am
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Sandhills
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Share stories, songs, and more while building early literacy skills. Drop by to find out about STEAM activities offered at some Family Storytimes.
11:00 am
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Southeast
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.
11:00 am
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Northeast
Conference Room
Conference Room
Stories, songs, and much more await you and your family at the library.
2:30 pm
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Main
Craft Area - Children's Room
Craft Area - Children's Room
Learn how to create original Halloween costumes for the whole family at this hands-on workshop with Amanda Ladymon from Ladybug Art Studios. Please bring a plain onesie or t-shirt to use as the costume base. All other supplies are provided. Sewing experience is a plus but not necessary. Beginners are welcome! For families.
3:30 pm
Sat, Oct 1
Sat, Oct 1
Eastover
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Join us in making your own chalk and designing your own sidewalk art!
3:00 pm
Sun, Oct 2
Sun, Oct 2
Main
Theater
Theater
With the recent adaptation of the movie, come and join us in the Second Level Theater for a viewing of John Sturges's The Magnificent Seven (1960) to see how it stacks up. A high noon showdown of Washington vs Brynner vs Mifune. Running Time: 128 mins
10:00 am
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Southeast
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Meets the first Monday of each month. Please note that the Cooper Book Group has moved to Richland Library Southeast while Cooper undergoes renovations. Please register. February 1 - George Washington's Secret Six by Brian KilmeadeMarch 7 - The Paris Architect by Charles BelfoureApril 4 - The Girl on the Train by Paula HawkinsMay 2 - The Bookman's Tale by Charlie LovettJune 6 - Mrs. Queen Takes the Train by William KuhnJuly 11 - Please call for titleAugust 1 - Please call for title
10:00 am
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Sandhills
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Introduce your baby to the world of books and nurture a love of reading with stories, rhymes, and songs. This storytime is geared for crawlers.
10:30 am
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Main
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Stories, songs and much more await you and your family at the library.
11:00 am
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
North Main
Small Meeting Space
Small Meeting Space
Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a self-paced tutorial. Please register online.
12:00 pm
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Main
In preparation for the upcoming elections this November, Richland Library has invited the Richland County Voter Registration and Election office to assist customers with their voter questions. If you have misplaced your voter registration card, do not have a South Carolina photo ID, changed your name, have not voted in the past two General Elections or moved you are encouraged to visit the desk to check and verify your voting status. Saturday, October 8 is the final day to register to vote in order to participate in the November 8, 2016 General Election. For more information, please contact Lee Patterson at 231-6383 or visit the representative from the Richland County Voter Registration office at the library every Monday.
12:30 pm
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Board Room
12:30 pm
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Board Room
2:00 pm
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Main
Makerspace
Makerspace
Open access to the fiber art tools and space in the Makerspace! Come work on a project, play with new tools, or ask an expert for help.
2:30 pm
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Main
Studio 220
Studio 220
Drop in to Studio 220 for self-guided sketching with pencils, charcoals, pastels and pens!
6:00 pm
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Main
Theater
Theater
Do you like to use words like tsundere, shojo, or doujinshi? If so - or if you’re just curious - the doors of T.O.A.S.T., the Team Of Anime Seeking Teens, are open to you. We watch fresh-picked anime series every Monday at 6:00, learn brief Japanese lessons, and enjoy anime-based games and crafts. (Bread not included)
6:30 pm
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Main
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Read, sing, talk, write and play as we build your child's early literacy skills.
6:30 pm
Mon, Oct 3
Mon, Oct 3
Ballentine
Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.
9:15 am
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Sandhills
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Improve your balance, flexibility, and coordination with this ancient form of exercise. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
10:30 am
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Main
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. For ages 2-3.
10:30 am
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
North Main
Children's Room
Children's Room
Stories, songs and more!
11:00 am
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Sandhills
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Practice your English-language conversation with other internationals in a comfortable, relaxed environment.
11:00 am
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Southeast
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with your fellow crafters!
1:00 pm
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Sandhills
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking, or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters!
3:30 pm
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Main
2nd Level Programming Space
2nd Level Programming Space
Middle and high school students - looking for a quiet place to study and collaborate? Have a few questions for a Teen Services librarian? Stop by our "study hall" on the newly renovated second floor for all your schoolwork needs.
6:00 pm
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Eastover
Children's Area
Children's Area
Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.
Fasten Your Seatbelt: Google Drive Basics ★ Staff Pick
6:00 pm
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Main
BCR Classroom
BCR Classroom
Are you still parking your documents on a hard drive? Google drive is here to show you how storing to the cloud is much more advantageous for users. Through the use of Drive, users are able to create and collaborate with other users on one document. You will leave this session with ideas for how to use Drive in your home, career, and community. Register online.Requirement: Must have an active Gmail account
6:30 pm
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Main
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Do you have questions about Dyslexia and ADHD? Join us for an informational workshop and learn firsthand the challenges that children with Dyslexia and ADHD face every day. For parents/adults.
6:30 pm
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Main
Theater
Theater
Join us for a preview the NiA Company’s latest production, Broken Fences, and the performance to prompt discussion. This community conversation, moderated by Darion McCloud, will focus on race and gentrification. For adults.
7:00 pm
Tue, Oct 4
Tue, Oct 4
Sandhills
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Share stories, songs, and more while building early literacy skills. Drop by to find out about STEAM activities offered at some Family Storytimes.
9:30 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Main
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Storytime Room - Children's Room
Introduce stories, rhymes and songs to your baby.
10:00 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Main
BCR Classroom
BCR Classroom
Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a self-paced tutorial. Please call 929-3469 to register.
10:00 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Sandhills
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Become familiar with using electronic mail to create, send, and receive messages. Learn how to save contacts and tips for identifying junk mail.
Interview Practice for adults ★ Staff Pick
10:00 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Main
Career Coaching Center
Career Coaching Center
Individual interview sessions are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups by appointment only.
10:00 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Eastover
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Share stories, songs and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.
10:00 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Northeast
Do you have a tech question? Puzzled by an edevice? Want to know more about how to best use our website? Call 736-6575 to schedule a 30-minute appointment.
10:30 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Main
Children's Room
Children's Room
Join us for this monthly bilingual storytime for all ages and enjoy songs and stories in both Spanish and English!
10:30 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Southeast
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.
10:30 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Wheatley
Storytime for ages 0-23
11:00 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
North Main
Small Meeting Space
Small Meeting Space
Interested in basket weaving? Bring your own supplies and share your skills with fellow basket weavers!
11:30 am
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Sandhills
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Looking for something to do with other homeschoolers? Meet-up at the library on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00. Our meeting room is open every Wednesday for homeschool family-led activities for all ages. Feel free to drop-by and see what's going on at Sandhills and beyond.
2:00 pm
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Eastover
Do you wish you could ask for résumé guidance from a Career Coach without having to make an appointment? Now you can. A Career Coach will be available to answer your individual résumé questions on a first come, first served basis.
3:30 pm
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Main
Children's Room
Children's Room
Join the club for kiddos who love being creative, solving problems and getting hands-on with LEGOs. LEGO Club meets the first Wednesday of the month, September-December at 3:30 pm. For 3rd-5th graders.
3:30 pm
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Main
Meeting Space 201
Meeting Space 201
Need help applying for college? The library is here to help! Teen Services staff are available to answer any and all questions- from finding colleges and courses of study, to financial aid and application essays. Open to all college-bound teens.
Byte Size Computer Basics ★ Staff Pick
6:30 pm
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Sandhills
Children's Area
Children's Area
Do you have a tech question? Puzzled by an edevice? Want to know more about how to best use our website? Drop in for one-on-one help.
6:30 pm
Wed, Oct 5
Wed, Oct 5
Southeast
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
SEPTEMBER 21 CLASS CANCELLED - We apologize for the inconvenience!Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us on the first and third Wednesday evenings every month and enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.