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Wednesday, May 08, 2024

May 08 9:00 a.m.

Richland Library Main

1 Million Cups

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

Audience(s):

Adults

May 08 10:00 a.m.

Richland Library Main

The Market

Whether you're a seasoned market-goer or a first-time visitor, The Market at Richland Library promises an unforgettable experience for all. Come taste, explore, and celebrate the best of our community with us!

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents, Families

May 08 11:00 a.m.

Richland Library Southeast

Career Ready: Interview Practice

Need help preparing for upcoming interview? Book an interview practice session with a Richland Library Career Coach.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 08 11:00 a.m.

Richland Library Main

Ikebana: A Symphony of Serenity

Join us at the Market for a live demonstration with Lin Ko. In this presentation, we'll explore the essence of Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of floral arrangement.

Audience(s):

Families

May 08 3:00 p.m.

Richland Library St. Andrews

Byte-Sized Computer Basics

One-on-one help with your internet, computer or device questions. Please register to book your session.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 08 6:00 p.m.

Richland Library Main

Google Drive Basics

Learn the Basics of using Google Drive to upload, share, and create files.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 08 6:30 p.m.

Richland Library Sandhills

Second Wednesday Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Unbearable Lightness of Being Milan Kundera.

Audience(s):

Adults

Thursday, May 09, 2024

May 09 10:00 a.m.

Richland Library Main

Hello, Baby!

Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

Audience(s):

Babies (0-18 months)

May 09 10:30 a.m.

Richland Library Sandhills

Hello, Baby!

Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. This storytime is designed for infants and lap babies.

Audience(s):

Babies (0-18 months)

May 09 10:30 a.m.

Richland Library North Main

Hello, Baby!

Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. This storytime is designed for infants and lap babies.

Audience(s):

Babies (0-18 months)

May 09 1:30 p.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Main

Watch Freely: Mother

A mother desperately searches for the killer who framed her son for a girl's horrific murder.

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents

May 09 6:00 p.m.

Richland Library Cooper

History of Forest Acres

Historic Columbia researcher Rebecca Woodruff will present a fascinating program on the history of Forest Acres.

Audience(s):

Adults

Friday, May 10, 2024

May 10 10:30 a.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Wheatley

Hello, Baby!

Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

Audience(s):

Babies (0-18 months)

May 10 11:00 a.m.

Online

Let's Speak English

Internationals, join our virtual conversation session via Zoom and practice speaking English in a relaxed setting.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 10 1:00 p.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Main

Ask An Attorney

Speak to an attorney, for free, for guidance on any number of issues.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 10 3:00 p.m.

Richland Library North Main

Family Paint Night

Bring a friend or family and don't forget your creativity, we supply the rest!

Audience(s):

Families

Saturday, May 11, 2024

May 11 10:30 a.m.

Richland Library Sandhills

Family Storytime

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

Audience(s):

Families

May 11 2:30 p.m.

Richland Library Main

Keep Me in Suspense Book Group

This month Keep Me in Suspense Book Group will be reading Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 11 3:30 p.m.

Richland Library Northeast

What's Cooking, Chef?

Come and explore Culinary techniques, international cuisines, and guest chefs with Chef Floyd, Culinary Arts Coordinator
(Welcome Guest Chef: Chef Frances Wright, Baked by Franny LLC)

Audience(s):

Parents, Families, Teens (12-18 years)

Monday, May 13, 2024

May 13 9:00 a.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Main

Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

The Tax Clinic serves taxpayers who earn less than 250% of the federal poverty standard, including people who speak English as a second language. The deadline is approaching to file for missing 2020 stimulus payments and tax refunds, Tax Clinic at the USC Rice School of Law can help!

Audience(s):

Adults

May 13 10:30 a.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Wheatley

Little Sprouts

The littlest gardeners can enjoy nature stories and get hands-on experience with soil and plants. Dress for a mess!

Audience(s):

Young children (0-5 years)

May 13 4:00 p.m.

Richland Library Main

Computer Basics Learning Lab

Do you have a specific question about how to use computers? Drop-in for personalized assistance.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 13 6:00 p.m.

Richland Library Southeast

The Monday Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Dominicana by Angie Cruz.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 13 6:00 p.m.

Richland Library Ballentine

Play freely: Mah Jongg

Learn to play the game of Mah Jongg from local enthusiasts. Grow your skills at this exciting tile-based game by joining a growing community of players.

Audience(s):

Adults, Teens (12-18 years)

May 13 6:00 p.m.

Richland Library St. Andrews

STEAM Studio: Telescope Observing - Daytime Edition

Join us for a special daytime edition of telescope observing. Using our solar filter, we will observe the sun's corona, sunspots and other objects of interest in the daytime sky.

May 13 6:00 p.m.

Richland Library St. Andrews

Open Lab: Audio Edition

Working on a new skill or working on your own project or stuck on what to do next? With assistance from our makerspace professionals, you will have access to LogicPro X and Garage Band, professional level recording software based on the Apple OS platform.

Audience(s):

Adults, Teens (12-18 years)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

May 14 10:00 a.m.

Richland Library Ballentine

All Booked Up

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, The Kingdoms of Savannah: A Novel, by George Dawes Green.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 14 10:00 a.m.

Richland Library Cooper

Little Sprouts

The littlest gardeners can enjoy nature stories and get hands-on experience with soil and plants. Dress for a mess!

Audience(s):

Young children (0-5 years)

May 14 10:30 a.m.

Richland Library Sandhills

Family Storytime

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

Audience(s):

Families

May 14 2:00 p.m.

Richland Library North Main

Byte-Sized Computer Basics

One-on-one help with your internet, computer or device questions. Registration required. Sign up below or call 803-754-7734.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 14 2:30 p.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Main

Watch Freely: Insidious

A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents

May 14 5:30 p.m.

Richland Library Southeast

Career Ready: Resume Help

Need some resume help? Book an appointment with a Richland Library Career Coach by calling 803-776-0855.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 14 5:45 p.m.

Richland Library Northeast

SNAP-Ed Cooking Matters® for Parents- Week 6

Join us as SNAP-Ed presents this hands-on, 6-week course that is helping families to make healthy, affordable food choices. Participants take home a bag of groceries at the end of each class to practice the skills learned in class.

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents

May 14 6:30 p.m.

Richland Library St. Andrews

Book Banter

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

Audience(s):

Adults

Thursday, May 16, 2024

May 16 10:00 a.m.

Richland Library Main

Hello, Baby!

Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

Audience(s):

Babies (0-18 months)

May 16 10:30 a.m.

Richland Library Sandhills

Hello, Baby!

Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. This storytime is designed for infants and lap babies.

Audience(s):

Babies (0-18 months)

May 16 2:00 p.m.

Richland Library Sandhills

Third Thursday Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, My Sister, the Serial Killer, by Oyinkan Braithwaite.

Audience(s):

Adults

May 16 2:30 p.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Main

Watch Freely: True Romance

In Detroit, a pop-culture nerd steals cocaine from his new wife's pimp and tries to sell it in Hollywood, prompting the mobsters who own the drugs to pursue the couple.

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents

May 16 3:30 p.m.

Richland Library Eastover

Get Your Sweat On

Get your body moving as we Sweat to some Oldies!

Audience(s):

Adults

May 16 6:30 p.m.

Richland Library North Main

International Book Group

Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson.

Audience(s):

Adults

Friday, May 17, 2024

May 17 11:00 a.m.

Online

Let's Speak English

Internationals, join our virtual conversation session via Zoom and practice speaking English in a relaxed setting.

Audience(s):

Adults

Saturday, May 18, 2024

May 18 10:30 a.m.

Richland Library Sandhills

Family Storytime

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

Audience(s):

Families

May 18 2:00 p.m.

Richland Library St. Andrews

Campfire Kit 101

Let Ultimate Outsider Keith show you a fun and simple way to make a campfire kit that you can use at home.

Audience(s):

Adults

Monday, May 20, 2024

May 20 11:00 a.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Main

Learn Freely: Bird Box Building

Create a safe place for nesting birds in your community by attending this bird box-building workshop and taking your masterpiece home.

Audience(s):

Adults