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Richland Library Wheatley

Telecommute from the patio, settle in for storytime, grab the latest bestseller or connect with friends and neighbors. 

Contact us

Address

931 Woodrow Street
Columbia, SC 29205
United States

Contact Number
803.799.5873

Hours

Open Hours
Today's Hours: 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Mon–Sat: 9:00 am–1:00 pm, 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

Founded in 1930 and originally housed in the YWCA, Richland Library Wheatley was named for Phillis A. Wheatley, an African slave and well-known eighteenth-century poet. This library offered Columbia’s first library service to black citizens.

After being housed in several locations, the current location opened in 1993. Located in the Old Shandon neighborhood, Richland Library Wheatley is within walking distance of Shandon Presbyterian Church and Dreher High School.

Virtual Tour

Features

  • Children's Area
  • Fresh Picks Collection
  • General Use Computers
  • Meeting Space
  • Patios

Elizabeth Barrett "Wheatley is truly a neighborhood library. Even though we’re small, there is plenty of seating, inside and out, to pursue a degree online, check out a children’s program or leaf through the latest bestseller. ”

 
Elizabeth Barrett
 Manager
 803.799.5873
 EBarrett@richlandlibrary.com

Puzzles and Crafts at Wheatley
Wheatley's Collection
Wheatley Reading Nook

Read or connect with friends and neighbors in one of our cozy spaces.

Phillis A. Wheatley

Founded in 1930 and originally housed in the YWCA, Richland Library Wheatley was named for Phillis A. Wheatley, an African slave and well-known eighteenth-century poet. This library offered Columbia’s first library service to black citizens.

Wheatley Children's Area
Wheatley Computers

Use this space to apply for a job, conduct research, browse the web or print important documents.

Wheatley Childrens Books

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

Wheatley Fresh Picks

Skip the holds line and check out the latest titles from our robust collection of Fresh Picks.

Wheatley Patio

Step outside and enjoy the fresh air. Enjoy a book or use your laptop in our comfortable outdoor seating areas.

Blog Posts

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Critter Cafe with Riverbanks Zoo
Blog
Library + Zoo = Critter Cafe

Lists

The New Jim Crow Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Race, Equity and Inclusion eBooks & eAudiobooks
Curated by Dee R.
Director of Library Experience, Branches

Reserve a Room

  • Wheatley Study Room

    Wheatley Meeting Room

    Good for small groups needing a place to collaborate. This room does have a 3-hour time limit and refreshments are prohibited in this space.

    Room Type: Small Meeting Room
    Capacity: 10
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