Southeast Multisensory Room
A therapeutic environment that promotes intellectual stimulation, calmness and relaxation.
Welcome to 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.

Equipment:
- Interactive bubble tube
- Nanoleaf Canvas
- Fiber Optic Light Spray
- Rifton Large Activity Chair
- Sensory Bins
- Weighted Blankets
Rules & Procedures:
- The Southeast Multisensory Room is open to Richland Library cardholders 18 years and older. Cardholders ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Customers are expected to comply with Richland Library’s Code of Conduct and Meeting Room Policy.
- The cardholder who makes the reservation must be present during the entire session.
- Customers must have documented orientation training to use specific equipment.
- Occupancy is limited to 5 people.
- Refreshments are prohibited in this space.
- If something breaks, or is found broken, please immediately report it to a staff member.
- No tape or adhesive of any kind may be used on the walls, windows or furniture.
- Please keep the door closed. If you need to step out momentarily, please close the door and ask a staff member for re-entry.
- This room does have a 1-hour time limit Monday – Saturday and a 30 minute limit on Sundays.
**Please remember that the Multisensory Room is a shared community space. Be courteous to your peers by keeping the space clean and honoring your reservation time slot.
Orientation:
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All Richland Library cardholders interested in using the Southeast Multisensory Room will need to attend an orientation.
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Customers will be guided through the proper use of equipment and will receive an overview of the Multisensory Room procedures and Richland Library’s meeting room policies.
To schedule an orientation:
- 803-776-0855
- e-mail SEmultisensory_mg@richlandlibrary.com
- talk with a member of Southeast's staff
Please note, wait times for orientations vary depending on availability. Orientation available in Spanish upon request.
Reservations:
Once certified to use the space, you may reserve the Multisensory Room online or by calling 803-776-0855.
Contact Us:
Richland Library Southeast
7421 Garners Ferry Rd.
Columbia, SC 29209
803-776-0855
SEmultisensory_mg@richlandlibrary.com
Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
(closed 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
Friday and Saturday:
9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(closed Noon – 1 p.m.)
Sunday:
2:30 – 5 p.m.