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Richland Library Cooper

Checkout the latest bestsellers; connect with friends and neighbors; build your children’s reading muscles or stop by to tinker and create.

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Address

5317 North Trenholm Rd.
Columbia, SC 29206
United States

Contact Number
803.787.3462

Hours

Open Hours
Today's Hours: 9:00 am–8:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Mon–Thu: 9:00 am–8:00 pm
Fri–Sat: 9:00 am–6:00 pm

Virtual Tour

Features

  • Children's Area
  • Children's Makerspace
  • Covered Book Drop
  • Laptop Bar
  • Living Room
  • Makerspace
  • Quiet Reading Room
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Elizabeth Barrett

Elizabeth Barrett
Manager

803.787.3462
ebarrett@richlandlibrary.com

Cooper Book Drop

In a hurry? Drop your items in our new covered book drop—rain or shine.

Cooper Front
Cooper Children's Area

Inspire lifelong learning; get your kids ready for kindergarten; or build reading muscles in our expanded Children’s Area.

Cooper Reading Room

Step away from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy the serenity of our quiet reading and study refuge.
 

Cooper Makerspace

Teens and adults can tinker, experiment and create with tools in both guided and open lab sessions.

Cooper Living Room

Connect with friends and neighbors or grab a newspaper to stay up-to-date with news from around the world.

Cooper Computers

Enhance technology skills, conduct research or browse the web. Computers are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Blog Posts

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Staff Picks

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World of Wonders
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  • Small study room with 2 chairs and 1 table
    Richland Library Cooper

    Cooper Study Room 1

    Good for 1-4 individuals to meet and collaborate. This room does have a 2-hour time limit and refreshments are prohibited in this space.

    Room Type: Study Room
    Capacity: 4
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  • Small study room with four chairs and 1 table
    Richland Library Cooper

    Cooper Study Room 2

    Good for 1-4 individuals to meet and collaborate. This room does have a 2-hour time limit and refreshments are prohibited in this space.

    Room Type: Study Room
    Capacity: 4
    Reserve View Details
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