Richland Library Main

Located in the heart of Columbia’s business and entertainment district, Richland Library Main offers 240,000 square feet of creative spaces that help customers learn and grow while strengthening the connections that join us together as a community.

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1431 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
United States

803.799.9084

Hours

Today's Hours: 9:00 am–8:00 pm
Sun: 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Mon–Thu: 9:00 am–8:00 pm
Fri–Sat: 9:00 am–6:00 pm

Serving a diverse population of college students, makers, bibliophiles, entrepreneurs, career seekers and more, Richland Library Main's dramatic and visually exciting architecture and innovative programs and services attract numerous visitors to Columbia each year.

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Features

  • Business, Careers and Research Center
  • Makerspaces and Studios
  • Meeting Spaces
  • Theater
  • Auditorium
  • Children and Teen Areas
  • Hampton Street Plaza
  • Public Art
  • Weekly Farmers Market

Departments

Rambos Fat Cat Biscuits Logo

Golden, buttery, delicious biscuits. Whether you're looking for breakfast or lunch Rambo's has you covered. Located on the First Level of Richland Library Main. 

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(803) 231-6366

Menu

The library's café program connects the community with local restauranteurs—giving them a rotating taste of the Midland's thriving culinary scene. Learn more, here. 

Welcome to Richland Library Main

Richland Library Main's dramatic and visually exciting architecture and innovative programs and services attract numerous visitors to Columbia each year.

Hampton Street Plaza

Hampton Street Plaza

Customers can now enjoy nearly 8,000 sqft of green space at Main. Open during library hours, the plaza is located on the corner of Hampton and Park Streets and offers customers a combination of outdoor seating, Wi-Fi accessibility and a unique space to safely enjoy outdoor programming.

Walker Local and Family History Center

Walker Local and Family History Center

Thanks to the library's robust digital collection, regional news and obituary resources, customers around the world can research their family history and historic local people, places and events. 
Weekly Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Richland Library Main hosts a farmers market as part of an ongoing initiative to bring access to affordable nutrition to the community.

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Auditorium
Reading Nooks at Main
Theater

Theater

From documentary screenings to holiday favorites, author events and community conversations, the Second Level Theater offers the perfect setting to connect with your friends and neighbors. 

Woodshop

Makerspace & Studios

Library customers can attend classes in the Studios as well as complete an orientation to work independently in the spaces. With areas focusing on creative entrepreneurship, writing, media, making, and studio art, there is something for everyone, from the dabbler to the professional. 
General Seating Area
The Studios at Richland Library Main

The Studios consist of a Makerspace, Fiber Arts Studio, Production Stage, Post-Production Lab, Art Studio, Theater and an Artist-in-Residence Studio.

Studios at Richland Library

Meeting Spaces

Did you know that customers can reserve a variety of meeting spaces using their library card? Find out more, here. 
Teen Center

Teen Center

Designed exclusively for customers ages 12-18, the Teen Center is the perfect spot to hang out with friends, game on the latest console, or create something new in our fully-equipped makerspace.
Teen Center Hang Out Area
Puppet Stage in Children's Room

Puppet Stage

Stories come to life ion our state-of-the-art Puppet Stage located in the Storytime Room on the Garden Level. 
Family Career Studio

Family Career Studio

Job seekers with children can work on resumes, job applications and achieving career goals in a space designed exclusively for families. 

Cokie Roberts Visits Main

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  • Family Career Studio Desk 1

    Family Career Studio Desk 1

    This space provides one computer and may be used by adults who are performing schoolwork or career/small business-related tasks and have at least 1 child with them. Parents or guardians must supervise children at all times while using this space.

    Room Type: Individual Desk
    Capacity: 1
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  • Family Career Studio Desk 2

    Family Career Studio Desk 2

    This space provides one computer and may be used by adults who are performing schoolwork or career/small business-related tasks and have at least 1 child with them. Parents or guardians must supervise children at all times while using this space.

    Room Type: Individual Desk
    Capacity: 1
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