Jul 09 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Sandhills

The Market at Richland Library Sandhills

At The Market at Richland Library, we believe in the power of community and supporting local businesses. By shopping with us, you're not just purchasing goods – you're investing in the livelihoods of your neighbors and contributing to the growth of our vibrant local economy. Come shop with with us!

Event Type(s):

Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, Author Event, Health and Wellness

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents, Families

Jun 27 11:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Sandhills

Master Gardeners: TBD

Learn tips and tricks on (topic TBD) from Richland County's Master Gardeners.A member of Richland County's Master Gardeners will be here giving priceless information about (topic TBD), and answering any questions you may have about gardening, composting, and everything in between!

Event Type(s):

Gardening and Nature

Audience(s):

Adults

May 14 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Sandhills

The Market at Richland Library Sandhills

At The Market at Richland Library, we believe in the power of community and supporting local businesses. By shopping with us, you're not just purchasing goods – you're investing in the livelihoods of your neighbors and contributing to the growth of our vibrant local economy. Come shop with with us!

Event Type(s):

Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, Author Event, Health and Wellness

Audience(s):

Adults, Parents, Families
The Backyard Beekeeper
The Idle Beekeeper
Staff Picks

Beekeeping It Real

  • Tammy L.
  • Thursday, January 15
Whether you are an experienced beekeeper or a new-bee, this list is for you!
World of Wonders
The Genius of Birds
Staff Picks

Wild About Wildlife

  • Sally T.
  • Wednesday, December 03
Explore the abundance of Earth's biodiversity with these non-fiction reads that range from scientific deep-dives to personal memoir. Gain a new appreciation for all creatures of the natural world and learn about the ways in which the greatest minds in the field are working hard to protect them!
A Kid's Guide to Backyard Birds
Birds
Staff Picks

Read All About It: Beautiful Birds

  • Monday, April 28
This time of year offers each of us the opportunity to witness the marvel of migration as our feathered friends make their way to family and food. In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day, share these books with your family to deepen your knowledge of birds, their life cycles and how to keep them safe. If you're looking for ways to support our birds during this busy time, you can:
Blog
Richland Library Main

How to Make a Zine

  • Zita R.
  • Wednesday, March 18
You wanna make some art? Tell a story? Share your Poetry? Get into a community and the internet just isn't cutting it?Make a zine!
Blog
Richland Library Ballentine

Growing Microgreens at Home

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Tuesday, April 30
Growing microgreens at home is an easy way to add nutrition and flavor to many of your favorite foods. Find out how to do this at home on a budget in this blog post!
Urban Jungle
National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America
Staff Picks

New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, May 04
Ben Wilson is a historian and the subject of much acclaim for previous books such as Metropolis. Now he has ventured into science with Urban Jungle: The History and Future of Nature in the City, an intriguing look at how hu
Blog
Richland Library Ballentine

Pollinator Gardening with Native Plants

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Tuesday, April 18
Come visit the Pollinator Garden at Ballentine to see what one can look like. Read this blog post to learn why it's important to use native plants in your garden!
How Can I Help?
Attracting Native Pollinators
Staff Picks

Gardening for Butterflies

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Wednesday, February 15
Learn how to garden for all kinds of wildlife - butterflies, bees, birds, and more - using these books!
Before the Big Bang
Silent Spring Revolution
Staff Picks

New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, December 14
Among the latest science titles are two from award-winning authors whose books regularly appear on the nonfiction best-seller lists. Unlike most previous books on Covid-19, which have focused on the medical drama of the pandemic, David Quammen’s Breathless takes a purely scientific perspective on the struggle to understand the virus. Siddhartha Mukherjee’s
An Immense World
Bird
Staff Picks

New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Monday, June 06
Atlantic staff writer Ed Yong is a rising star in the science-writing world. He received a Pulitzer in 2021 for his reporting on the pandemic, and his first book, I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life, was a best seller. Now his second book,
Blog
Richland Library Ballentine

Can YOU Identify Poison Ivy? (Part 2)

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Wednesday, May 25
This is Part 2 of this series. Are you confident that you can identify poison ivy when you see it? Play along with this guessing game to learn about several native plants - and which ones are poison ivy!
Blog
Richland Library Ballentine

Can YOU Identify Poison Ivy? (Part 1)

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Wednesday, May 25
Are you confident that you can identify poison ivy when you see it? Play along with this guessing game to learn about several native plants - and which ones are poison ivy!
Blog
Richland Library Ballentine

Caterpillar Gardening

  • Melissa Sprenne
  • Tuesday, February 24
Do you want to see more butterflies? Then feed caterpillars by creating a backyard caterpillar garden of your own! Visit Ballentine Library and see how many caterpillars you can find!
Blog
Richland Library Main

On the Streets Where We Live

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, April 27
If you’ve ever walked or biked around downtown Columbia, you’ve probably encountered impatience from drivers waiting for you to clear a crosswalk or pedal through an intersection. The unspoken assumption in this scenario is that streets are primarily for cars, and any other uses take a back seat (so to speak) to this imperative.
The Heartbeat of Trees
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Trees of North America
Staff Picks

Arbor Day Reads

  • Bland L.
  • Friday, April 22
National Arbor Day is observed annually on the last Friday in April (4/29 this year), although South Carolina marks its own Arbor Day on the first Friday in December, since saplings planted at that time of year will have a better chance of becoming established before the brutal heat of summer arrives.
No More Plastic
Reuse This Book!
Staff Picks

Read All About It: Taking Care of Mother Earth

  • Heather M.
  • Monday, April 18
"She took a deep breath, let it out slowly, and decided to make a change."--No More Plastic | Alma Fullerton Discover how pollution and litter damage the air, land and seas and what you can do each day to take care of our planet. Earth day is every day when you read one of these books. Find more great stories when you Read All About It: This Land is Our Land.
Blog
Richland Library Southeast

Switching to LECA: Another Way to Grow Houseplants

  • Brianna K.
  • Tuesday, March 15
In the fall of 2021, I decided to change my houseplants' growing medium from soil to LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate). At that time, I had over 30 houseplants and found it challenging to keep up with their watering schedules and pest control. Then, one day, I came across a video on YouTube about LECA.
Blog
Richland Library Main

Celebrating National Bike Month

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, May 20
May is National Bike Month, and although it may strike you as something that was only recently adopted, it has actually been observed since 1956.