Aliens
Angels & Demons
Staff Picks

Just Checked In

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, April 26
This list is regularly updated and shows some of the latest items that have been checked in at the library.
Bluey Season 3
The Shaggy Dog
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Coming Soon for Children

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, April 26
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
The Black Girl Survives in This One
Four Eids and a Funeral
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Coming Soon for Teens

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, April 26
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
5 Centimeters Per Second
47 Days With Jesus
Staff Picks

Coming Soon for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, April 26
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
5 Centimeters Per Second
47 Days With Jesus
Staff Picks

Coming Soon

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, April 26
This list is regularly updated and shows items that have been ordered and will soon be available for checkout.
The Women
The Meaning of Marriage
Staff Picks

Most Popular

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, April 26
This list is regularly updated and shows 500 of the most popular items being checked out at the library.
Promise Boys
Where Sleeping Girls Lie
Staff Picks

Teen Murder Mysteries

  • Alex B.
  • Wednesday, April 24
Put on your deerstalker hat and get into these murder mysteries for young adults. 
It Came from the Closet
Queer Fear
Staff Picks

Queer Horror

  • Leighan C.
  • Friday, June 02
Horror isn't just for Halloween.  Shiver through Pride Month with help from these frightful reads and listens by LGBTQIA+ authors and/or featuring LGBTQIA+ characters.  
Black is a Rainbow Color
If You Come to Earth /.
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South Carolina Picture Book Award Nominees 2022-2023

  • Heather M.
  • Sunday, June 19
The South Carolina Picture Book Award is granted annually by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL).  The nominees represent quality contemporary literature for 4K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders, selected by students, parents, teachers, and librarians.  Below are the 2022-2023 nominees in print, audio, and ebook formats.
A Magic Steeped in Poison
Scout's Honor
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Awakened Myths for Teens

  • Diamond T.
  • Monday, June 06
Witches, demons & aliens galore. From Dragons to stars and everything in between. This book list has a little bit of everything. 
Her Stories
African Folklore in the New World
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A Tale to Tell Thru Time: BIPOC Oral Literature

  • Kenyanah B.
  • Wednesday, May 18
Most people's first experience with oral literature or folk literature was most likely a lullaby, nursery rhyme or an urban legend. Oral literature is handed down orally through the word of mouth from one generation to another and serves to communicate ideas,  knowledge, cultural practices, emotions, beliefs, and the appreciation of life. Oral literature much like oral tradition is preserved by speaking, listening, and remembering.  The following booklist highlights African, African American, and indigenous people oral literature.  
My Son John
The New Jim Crow
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Help! My Adult Child Talks Like a Communist!

  • Keith B.
  • Tuesday, April 05
In Leo McCarey's Red Scare cult classic, My Son John, John (Robert Walker) comes home from college with a raft of radical ideas. His devout Catholic mother Lucille (Helen Hayes) and American Legion member father Dan (Dean Jagger) become increasingly uneasy, unable to relate to John's leftist views. In one of the best, and most certainly melodramatic depictions of the possible gulf between generations caused by political differences, Lucille begins informing on John to the FBI agent played by Van Heflin. 
Rolling Thunder Revue
Don't Look Back
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Like the Wind Blowin' Through 1703 Taylor St.

  • Keith B.
  • Friday, April 01
Did you leave a Bob Dylan concert mystified, unsure of what you just heard? Did you find his voice rough and his manners rowdy? Were you intrigued by his literary lyrics and the fanatical spectacle? Take a deeper dive into Dylanology with this selection of materials.   Bob Dylan Setlists for Shows at The Columbia Township Auditorium 2022-03-29 
A Wrinkle in Time
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Staff Picks

Top Checkouts 2021: Children's Audiobooks 🎧

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, December 29
Curious as to what your friends' and neighbors' children were listening to in 2021? Us too!  Long story, short. It was a good year to be a teen with magical powers. 
Children of Blood and Bone
Firekeeper's Daughter
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Top Checkouts 2021: Teen Audiobooks 🎧

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, December 29
Curious as to what your friends and classmates were listening to in 2021? Us too!  Series seem to take top marks across teen formats this year--with lots of checkouts of The Grisha Trilogy and A Court of Thorns and Roses Series as well as older favorites like the Twilight series and The Hunger Games.  
Anxious People
The Vanishing Half
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Top Checkouts 2021: Adult Audiobooks 🎧

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, December 29
Curious as to what your friends and neighbors were listening to in 2021? Us too!  No surprises here. The Four Winds, The Vanishing Half, and The Midnight Library took top honors across all adult fiction formats this year but there are lots of other titles to check out too. 
I Know You Remember
I Know You Remember
Staff Picks

Teen Mysteries

  • Alex B.
  • Saturday, October 09
Investigate these mysteries for teens to get clued in on how great they are! 
Cackle
The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook
Staff Picks

Fall Feels

  • Morgan R.
  • Sunday, September 19
It's fall, y'all! (I had to say it) and that means whether you are gearing up for Halloween, are getting your apples peeled, sliced, and ready to bake, or are just enjoying the crisp morning air, we've got some good reads for the season. 
My Brother's Husband, Vol. 01
Stonewall
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Out and Proud Young Adult Books

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, June 18
From joy to heartbreak and LGBTQ+ history, these YA books explore many facets of queer life. 
Best American Food Writing 2018
The Best American Food Writing 2019
Staff Picks

Food Writing (and Watching)

  • Bryan B.
  • Thursday, December 17
 These passionate works are not just about the foods, but the science behind them as well as the lives of the people who create, consume, and make their living through it. 
Between the World and Me
The Water Dancer
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Thought Leaders to Read

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, August 19
Thought leaders are the go-to people that we turn to to get inspiration for a movement; their ideas and actions are influential and substantial.Here are a few folx who are leading the charge of race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Give their books a read, follow them on social media and then feel free to share key takeaways, interesting articles, or your personal experiences on our Let's Talk Race padlet.
Saints and Misfits
Open Mic
Staff Picks

Let's Read Middle Eastern and South Asian YA Authors

  • Jennifer N.
  • Thursday, July 23
Looking to diversify your bookshelf?  Check out the titles below from some of our favorite Middle Eastern and South Asian authors.  Whether drawing inspiration from traditional stories, high fantasy, or the American teen experience, these books capture teen life in all its drama, joy, and magic. 
The Day-glo Brothers
Ada Twist, Scientist
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Read All About It: STEAM Picture Books

  • Emily J.
  • Wednesday, May 20
Full STEAM ahead! Picture books about sciene, engineering, art, and math from Richland library's digital collection.   To start reading or listening today, all you need is your Richland Library card, a laptop or mobile device and Wi-Fi access.  If you don't have a Richland Library card, apply online and start accessing all of our online resources immediately. 
Two Hands to Love You
The Berenstain Bears and the Mama's Day Surprise
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Read All About It: Celebrating Moms

  • Heather M.
  • Friday, May 08
Whether it's Mama or Mommy, your mom or someone who is like a mother to you, these wonderful family read alouds and listens will help you celebrate the person who helps you feel safe, gives you courage and makes you feel loved.   To start reading or listening today, all you need is your Richland Library card, a laptop or mobile device and Wi-Fi access. 
Chocolat
Emma
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Girls' Night In!

  • Jennifer N.
  • Friday, March 20
Chill out with some fun, easy romantic comedies.  All the titles below are PG or PG-13, and are available 24/7 on Hoopla with no wait list! Did you know that you can view Hoopla on your computer, phone, tablet, or TV?  Watch using the Hoopla app for smart devices, AppleTV, Chromecast, FireTV, or Roku.  Need help?  Contact us at 803.799.9084 or Ask Us online.
Heaven and Hell
Paranoid
Staff Picks

Essential Metal Albums

  • Bryan B.
  • Saturday, January 11
Enjoy some of the best heavy metal that Richland Library has to offer! From the very beginnings with Black Sabbath, to the contemporary albums of Mastodon and Dragonforce, this cross-section of notable metal albums should be more than enough to satisfy any headbanger.
Resistance. Vol. 01
Mike's Place
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Moving Pictures: The Jewish Experience in Graphic Novels

  • Sara M.
  • Monday, December 31
From Superman to Maus, comics wouldn't be the same without Jewish creators.  Enjoy this list of graphic novels about the Jewish experience and nonfiction books about Jewish contributions to sequential art. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf2019 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
A Town of Empty Rooms
Hot Pursuit
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Kosher Cornbread: The Jewish Experience in the South

  • Sara M.
  • Saturday, December 22
Shalom, y'all!  The South has been home to vibrant Jewish communities for centuries.  Enjoy this list of fiction and non-fiction books about the Jewish experience south of the Mason-Dixon line. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf2019 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.
The Thrilling Adventure Hour. A Spirited Romance
The Book of Esther
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Wandering Star: Jewish Speculative Fiction

  • Sara M.
  • Friday, December 21
Rich traditions of Jewish folklore, culture, and history inform these science fiction and fantasy books.  They feature Jewish characters, themes, and stories. This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf2019 reading challenge.  Find more lists here.