Richland Library Southeast

Serving the Lower Richland community, Southeast is utilized by a diverse population including military, urban and rural customers. 

Contact us

7421 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209
United States

803.776.0855

Hours

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

Your renovated library includes spaces for connecting with friends and neighbors; building your children’s reading muscles; and checking out the latest technology as well as books, movies and music.

 

Multisensory Room

Woman and child use the Multisensory Room at Richland Library Southeast

The Multisensory Room is a therapeutic environment that promotes intellectual stimulation, calmness and relaxation.  Library cardholders can complete an orientation to use the space.

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Features

  • Children’s Area
  • Copy / Print / Fax / Scan Center
  • Courtyard
  • General Use Computers
  • Makerspace
  • Meeting Spaces
  • Multisensory Room
  • Teen Gaming Lab
Southeast Manager, Sarah Maner

"Richland Library Southeast is excited to provide our dynamic community with improved facilities and services that support lifelong learning and career success. Everyone in the family will benefit from our enhanced meeting and programming spaces, STEAM-focused creative centers and expanded technology resources." 

Sarah Maner
Manager

803.776.0855
smaner@richlandlibrary.com 

General Use Computers Available at Southeast

General Use Computers:

Use this space to enhance technology skills, conduct research or browse the web. Computers are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Copy, Print, Fax or Scan at Southeast

Copy / Print / Fax / Scan Center:

Make photocopies, fax, scan documents and release print jobs sent from library computers in one convenient location.

Southeast's Courtyard

Courtyard:

Step outside and enjoy the fresh air in our comfortable outdoor seating area. Enjoy a book, use your imagination or attend a library program.

Makerspace tables and chairs

Makerspace:

Tinker, experiment and create with tools in both guided and open lab sessions. We can’t wait to show you our new high-resolution photo scanning station, sewing machines, DIY STEAM projects and more.

Multisensory Room at Southeast

Multisensory Room:

Reserve this space to calm your mind and body. Let the adjustable lighting, bubble tubes, weighted blankets, manipulatives and more create a soothing sensory experience.

Public Art by Jerome Meadows

Public Art by Jerome Meadows

Enjoy one-of-a-kind, community-driven art designed by Jerome Meadows. Representing the diversity of the community, the free-standing bronze sculpture depicts three faceless figures and amplifies the community’s voice by incorporating meaningful text.

Reserve a Room for your next meeting at Southeast

Meeting Spaces:

Learn, create and share in flexible spaces that support community collaboration, small group discussions, and more.

Children's Area at Richland Library Southeast

Children's Area:

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

Teen Gaming Lab

Teen Gaming Lab:

Test out the latest consoles, join a gaming tournament or challenge your friends to a tabletop game. Perfect for beginners and seasoned pros.

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Reserve a Room

  • Small Meeting Space SE (2)
    Richland Library Southeast

    Southeast Large Meeting Room 4

    Good for large meetings, group activities and small presentations. This room does have a 3-hour time limit.

    Room Type: Large Meeting Room
    Capacity: 20
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  • Multisensory Room with low lighting and pink colors at Richland Library Southeast
    Richland Library Southeast

    Southeast Multisensory Room 6

    A therapeutic environment that promotes intellectual stimulation, calmness and relaxation. 

    Please note your first reservation will consist of a required orientation session. Details here. 

    Refreshments are prohibited in this space.  This room has a 1-hour time limit Monday-Saturday and a 1/2-hour time limit Sunday.

    Room Type: Multisensory Room
    Capacity: 5
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  • Table with six chairs
    Richland Library Southeast

    Southeast Small Meeting Room 5

    Good for 1-10 individuals to meet and collaborate. This room does have a 2-hour time limit and refreshments are prohibited in this space.

    Room Type: Small Meeting Room
    Capacity: 10
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