Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Children

This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
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The 2026 Lambda Literary Prize Finalists in Youth Categories

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 and their families feel understood and less alone.
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Just Checked In for Children

This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.
Staff Picks

What We're Reading: April 2026

Check out what the members of the Richland Library Team are reading this month! We can help you discover great titles for adults, teens, and children.All titles linked here are in print format, but other formats may be available. Check the catalog and the monthly What We're Reading Libby shelf for eBooks and eAudiobooks.

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.

Jul 02 3:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Sandhills

STEAM Studio: Archaeology

Trowels, shovels and screens, these are just a few of the tools needed to dig up artifacts from the past as an archaeologist. In this program archaeologists will walk through what they carry with them for excavations. Participants will have a chance to practice screening for artifacts, and using tools found in every archaeologist's field bag.

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Aug 08 2:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library North Main

Back to School Bingo

Get ready to jump into the new school year with excitement, confidence, and FUN!Join us for an action-packed Back-to-School Bingo event for school-age students. It’s the perfect way to kick off the year with friends, laughter, and awesome prizes to help you start strong!

Jun 10 4:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library North Main

Read to A Therapy Dog

Help your child build confidence and a love of reading with our Read to a Therapy Dog program! Young readers can practice aloud in a relaxed, supportive setting alongside a gentle, trained therapy dog who loves listening to stories. It’s a fun, judgment-free way to strengthen reading skills and make reading something to look forward to. Perfect for emerging and developing readers!

Aug 06 3:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Sandhills

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.

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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