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Just Checked In for Children

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, April 10
This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.

Jul 14 3:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Lower Richland

STEAM Studio: Build a Radio

Learn about how radios function while creating your own, working radio to take home. 

Event Type(s):

STEAM

Audience(s):

9-12 years

Jul 31 11:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Wheatley

STEAM Studio: Pottery Re-Fit

Decorate! Smash! Fix! Join the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in this fun mini archaeology activity where participants decorate small ceramic pots and "accidentally" drop them... oops! Using glue, a brush, and puzzle power they reassemble their artifacts just like archaeologists in the lab.

Event Type(s):

STEAM

Audience(s):

School age children (6-12 years), 6-8 years, 9-12 years
The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez
Speak Up, Santiago!
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Middle Grade March Recommendations - Name In the Title

  • Ashley S.
  • Monday, March 16
Created by 3 Youtubers, Middle Grade March is an annual readathon that celebrates middle grade literature. Whether you're participating this year or looking for some new recommendations, check out the following list of realistic middle grade titles that feature a character's name in the title.

Apr 18 10:30 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

A Celebration of Stories for Families with Natalie Daise

Jun 18 10:30 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Southeast

Fun Patrol With Sheriff Leon Lott

May 08 2:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Eastover

Play Freely: Springtime Showdown

Get ready to press start on a season of fun! Join us for The Springtime Showdown, where players of all skill levels can race, battle, and team up. From Mario Kart mayhem to Super Smash Bros. showdowns, Tekken, Street Fighter and even some retro favorites there’s something for everyone.Whether you’re here to prove your high score, enjoy some friendly competition, or just hang out with fellow gamers, our doors are open for a fun, inclusive, and lively spring celebration. Grab your controller and let the showdown begin!

Event Type(s):

Games and Play

Audience(s):

Adults, School age children (6-12 years), 9-12 years, Teens (12-18 years)

Apr 10 2:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Eastover

Play Freely: Springtime Showdown

Get ready to press start on a season of fun! Join us for The Springtime Showdown, where players of all skill levels can race, battle, and team up. From Mario Kart mayhem to Super Smash Bros. showdowns, Tekken, Street Fighter and even some retro favorites there’s something for everyone.Whether you’re here to prove your high score, enjoy some friendly competition, or just hang out with fellow gamers, our doors are open for a fun, inclusive, and lively spring celebration. Grab your controller and let the showdown begin!

Event Type(s):

Games and Play

Audience(s):

Adults, School age children (6-12 years), 9-12 years, Teens (12-18 years)
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Richland Library Main

2025 Holiday Gifts for Children

  • Heather M.
    Ashley S.
  • Monday, December 22
Books are the gifts that we open again and again. They grow our hearts and minds. They make us care about ourselves and each other. Stories connect us and make us better humans--kinder, funnier and wiser.
Into the Bewilderness
The Line Tender
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Creature Comforts: Children's Fiction Featuring Amazing Animals

  • Sally T.
  • Saturday, December 06
Are you tired of reading about silly old humans? Need a new perspective? This list is for you! These are books that put animals center-stage and sometimes even let them narrate! Find out what stories they have to tell...

May 02 12:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Southeast

Día: A Celebration of Diversity

Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans
Amari and the Night Brothers
Staff Picks

Middle Grade Magical Schools

  • Ashley S.
  • Friday, October 10
Are you a fan of middle grade books that feature magical schools? Check out some of the titles listed below!
Mid-Air
The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree
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Feeling the Blues: Middle Grade Books About Grief

  • Ashley S.
  • Friday, August 29
“Grief is like the ocean. It comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” - Vicki HarrisonLooking for middle grade titles about grief? Check out these amazing books that explore the ebbing and flowing feelings of loss with grace, care, and compassion.
The Taken
Dogtown
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Into the Wild: Middle Grade Animal Fantasy

  • Tristan M.
  • Monday, August 18
Ever wanted to run with the wolves? Soar the skies like an owl? Go on epic pint-sized quests with mice? Well, with these animal fantasy books, you can! From dogs and cats to frogs and rats, these reads are sure to unleash your wild side.
Infinity's Secret
Alliana, Girl of Dragons
Staff Picks

Dragon Tales

  • Tristan M.
  • Tuesday, August 12
Here be dragons! Fly off to faraway fantasies with these middle grade reads that feature dragons of all sorts.
We Mostly Come out at Night
Icarus
Staff Picks

The 2024 Lambda Literary Prize Finalists in Youth Categories

  • Adele C.
  • Thursday, August 07
The Lambda Literary Prize finalists in the children's and young adult categories showcase the profound impact of storytelling on young minds. By addressing themes of diversity and inclusion, these books play a crucial role in helping young readers feel understood and less alone.
Klawde
Inspector Flytrap
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Paw-some Reads for Dog Man Fans

  • Tristan M.
  • Tuesday, June 17
Still waiting to get your paws on the next Dog Man? Try reading some of these grrr-eat books instead! Packed with action, adventure, and plenty of laughs, these books are sure to be your pup of tea.
Pride
Neither
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Picture Perfect Pride: Queer Picture Books for the Whole Family

  • Sally T.
  • Thursday, June 05
You are never too young to be PROUD of who you are! Embrace queer stories and pride year-round with these excellent picture books that represent a myraid of different queer identities. Some are explicitly about LGBTQ+ rights, some simply feature queer characters on other adventures. Either way, they bring a rainbow of joy to the reader.