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Saturday, May 04, 2024

May 04 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 04 12:00 p.m.

Richland Library Southeast

Play Freely: A Sensory Friendly Fun-Filled Event

May 04 1:00 p.m.

Richland Library Main

Building Confident Readers for Caregivers and Educators

In this workshop presented by the Dyslexia Resource Center, caregivers and educators will learn structured literacy strategies and discover library resources to help struggling readers in first grade and older. *Online Registration Required

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents

Monday, May 06, 2024

May 06 3:30 p.m.

Richland Library Lower Richland

Make and Create: Crochet 101

Learn the basics of crochet in this beginner-friendly class. Plan ahead for colder weather!

Audience(s):

Adults

May 06 6:00 p.m.

Online

FastTrac for Female Entrepreneurs Virtual Series

Join Richland Library Business and Careers and moderator Tom Ledbetter, Next Phase Management, LLC and Midlands Technical College, as we present a virtual 8-part series, created by the Kauffman Foundation to “help support female entrepreneurs as you start a business and begin your journey on the road to success.”

Audience(s):

Adults

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

May 07 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 07 1:30 p.m.

Recommended For You
Richland Library Main

Watch Freely: Lady Bird

A California high school student plans to escape from her family and small town by going to college in New York, much to the disapproval of wildly loving, deeply opinionated and strong-willed mother.

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents

May 07 4:30 p.m.

Richland Library Lower Richland

Teen Time

Unwind from School, play some games, study, or just hang out with your fellow teens!

Audience(s):

Teens (12-18 years)

May 07 5:45 p.m.

Richland Library Northeast

SNAP-Ed Cooking Matters® for Parents- Week 5

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 07 6:00 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

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 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 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 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.

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 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

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)

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 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.

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