A.P. Bio. Season One
Amelia Earhart
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Just Checked In

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, April 24
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
  • Wednesday, April 24
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
  • Wednesday, April 24
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
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Coming Soon for Adults

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, April 24
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
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Coming Soon

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, April 24
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
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Most Popular

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, April 24
This list is regularly updated and shows 500 of the most popular items being checked out at the library.
Once Upon a K-prom
Once Upon a K-Prom
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Can We Book You For Prom??

  • Alex B.
  • Wednesday, December 07
It's prom season! Get hyped before the big night with these books! 
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.
Taste of Home Handmade Food Gifts.
Handmade Gifts.
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Handmade Holidays

  • Morgan R.
  • Friday, December 03
Is there anything better than receiving a handmade gift from someone knowing they personalized it just for you and put their time, effort and thought into it? Return the favor by creating something one-of-a-kind for someone who is one-of-a-kind. 
Cackle
The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook
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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. 
Back to Front and Upside Down!
My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - Recommendations for Younger Readers

  • Jenny D.
  • Saturday, March 27
March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month since 1987 when President Ronald Reagan issued a public proclamation urging Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities “The encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.” Developmental disabilities include disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and affect a person's growth and/or cognition. The aim of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is to ra
The Paradise Snare
Bloodlist
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Women Authors Who Broke the Mold

  • Helene F.
  • Friday, March 19
Women authors have been writing the best thought-provoking novels since the 1960s on. The genre of these authors ranges from Historical Fiction to Fantasy and Science Fiction, some with vampires, dragons, or aliens from space.  C.S. Friedman's title is coming soon. Looking for more? Check out our personalized recommendations here or call us at 799-9084.
Miles Morales
Falcon
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A Little Something Extra From Hoopla

  • Helene F.
  • Wednesday, February 24
When Ten Titles Is Not Enough Would you like to check out more graphic novels than 10 a month through Hoopla?  For the month of February you are able to search for titles under More Bonus Borrows.  Check back the first day of March for More Bonus Borrows.  You can then search for only comics under the Format bar on the left side of the screen.  Call your local librarian for more suggestions. (803) 799-9084.
All the Water in the World
Water
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All the Water in the World: Children's Books about Water

  • Rebecca T.
  • Friday, August 07
Raindrops, rivers, oceans, ice. Water, in all its different forms, is all around us. While some of us are lucky to have reliable access to water, for many others, the search for clean water is a daily struggle. Dive into some of these books to help your children understand the power of water, the importance of keeping our waterways clean and the global issues of water scarcity and conservation. 
Tell Me a Story My Life with Pat Conroy
Before She Was Helen
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Set in SC

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, May 21
Sometimes it's nice to read something and know exactly where the author is taking you, whether its your favorite restaurant in Charleston, or a dusty road in Six Mile. Try one of these new(ish) titles that take place in South Carolina. 
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. 
Amnesty
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line
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#OwnVoices: Asian & Asian-American Authors

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, May 14
You've read Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, and Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan, now what? Enjoy these amazing fiction and poetry titles by Asian and Asian-American authors, most of which were published within the last year.
American Honey
Death in Paradise [DVD]. Season 1
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Staff Picks: Sandhills

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, March 18
Enjoy this collection of books, music, movies, and more from the staff at Richland Library Sandhills. 
I'm Judging You
The Silence of the Girls
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Reality Break: eaudio Edition

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, March 16
Reality got you down? Take a break from the news and the COVID-19 panic with these eaudiobooks available for free with your Richland Library card. The best part- you don't even have to leave your house, so social distance yourself and get lost in a good (eaudio)book! 
Ender's Game
Here and Now and Then A Novel
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#BroaderBookshelf: Sci-Fi eReads

  • Morgan R.
  • Friday, March 13
Worried about the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Instead of putting yourself at risk coming into contact with deadly germs, check out an ebook or eaudiobook from our downloadble collections from the comfort of your own home. Overdrive (Libby), Cloud Library, and Hoopla are great resources to keep yourself entertained during times of quarantine, or anytime! Try one of these titles to check off one of the prompts to get you closer to the tote bag raffle that is being offered to all who finish the #BroaderBookshelf challenge. 
Heaven and Hell
Paranoid
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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.
Afterlife with Archie. Vol. 01, Escape from Riverdale
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
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These Graphic Novels Will Shock and Horrify You!

  • Bryan B.
  • Saturday, January 11
These works are not for the faint of heart! These are some of the best of the best of horror comics and manga, each one more horrifying than the last. Readers, beware!   CN: Blood, Gore, Language, Nudity (They're not for kids!)
Anthony Bourdain Remembered
The Testaments
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Sandhills Staff Picks of 2019

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, December 02
It's that time of year again when "Best Of" lists are everywhere you turn. Well, we are jumping on the bandwagon here at Richland Library Sandhills and have curated a very special list just for you of our favorites reads this year (with just a few from last year!)
Scam Me If You Can Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today's Rip-off Artists
Find Me A Novel
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Add These Audiobooks to Your Holds List November 2019

  • Chantal W.
  • Sunday, November 24
Looking for a stellar audiobook listening experience?  Think about adding these titles, available in Book on CD and eAudiobook formats, to your "to be listened to" pile.
Revolutionary Mothers
How to Build a Museum
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American History- Without All The Sugar

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, September 18
America's history is deep, complicated, and pretty uncomfortable to talk about at times. These books delve into the complexities of America, its troublesome past, its noble accomplishments, and hopes for a brighter future. While these selections only scratch the surface, there are thousands more to be found at your local Richland Library location, or at your fingertips through our eResources apps.
Glass Houses
Undead and Unwed
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Run away Van Helsing or Dracula

  • Helene F.
  • Wednesday, May 01
Women with their own style! Want characters that don't fit any mold?  These women are not reflective of anyone else!  Soar to your local library to check them out. Ask your local librarian for even more suggestions.
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.