Jun 25 6:00 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

Age Ready - Dementia 101

Learn about Dementia Education and Resources in South Carolina from Tori Anderson of the South Carolina Department on Aging

Event Type(s):

Health and Wellness

Audience(s):

Adults

Aug 17 3:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Northeast

What's Cooking, Chef?

Come and explore Culinary techniques, international cuisines, and guest chefs with Chef Floyd, Culinary Arts Coordinator

Welcome Chef Maegan Horton, Chefs for Seniors, to the Teaching Kitchen as Guest Chef.

Event Type(s):

Lifeskills

Audience(s):

Parents, Families, Teens (12-18 years)

Jun 08 3:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Northeast

What's Cooking, Chef?

Come and explore Culinary techniques, international cuisines, and guest chefs with Chef Floyd, Culinary Arts Coordinator
(Welcome Guest Chef Kiki Cyrus of Kiki's Chicken and Waffles!)

Event Type(s):

Lifeskills

Audience(s):

Parents, Families, Teens (12-18 years)

Jul 20 3:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Northeast

What's Cooking, Chef?

Come and explore Culinary techniques, international cuisines, and guest chefs with Chef Floyd, Culinary Arts Coordinator

Welcome Chef Mike Ellis (CEC), Director of Culinary for Grand, Smoked, Hanabi, Good life café, to the Teaching Kitchen.

Event Type(s):

Lifeskills

Audience(s):

Parents, Families, Teens (12-18 years)

Dec 25 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

Nov 27 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

Oct 30 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

Sep 25 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

Aug 28 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

Jul 31 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

Jun 26 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

May 29 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

Apr 24 9:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Main

SNAP at the Library

Do you have questions about your application for food stamps with the Department of Social Services (DSS)? Meet with a DSS representative at Richland Library for in-person answers and solutions.

Event Type(s):

Community Awareness, Lifeskills, Services

Audience(s):

Adults

May 11 3:30 p.m.

Event
Richland Library Northeast

What's Cooking, Chef?

Come and explore Culinary techniques, international cuisines, and guest chefs with Chef Floyd, Culinary Arts Coordinator
(Welcome Guest Chef: Chef Frances Wright, Baked by Franny LLC)

Event Type(s):

Lifeskills

Audience(s):

Parents, Families, Teens (12-18 years)
Before the Big Bang
The Seed Detective
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
What Happened to You?
Codependent No More
Staff Picks

Psychological Family Trauma: Non-Fiction

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, November 01
Below you'll find a curated list on psychological trauma. If you're currently dealing with any domestic violence or in need of immediate assistance, you can speak with one of our social workers. Their contact information is provided below: Email: socialworker@richlandlibrary.com Phone: 803.509.8371 Text: 803.386.8506 Fax: 803.973.788
All This Could Be Different
When We Were Sisters
Staff Picks

2022 National Book Award Longlists

  • Bland L.
  • Friday, September 16
The 2022 National Book Award longlists have just been announced.  The finalists will be named on 4 October.  In the meantime, check out these contenders in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young people's literature, and translated literature.
Blog
Richland Library Sandhills

Compassion Fatigue: When Work Wears You Down

  • Emily Barber
  • Wednesday, September 14

Helping professionals – like nurses, teachers, or social workers – can get worn down by the nature of their jobs. Workplaces need structures to help employees care for themselves on their own terms.

Nickel and Dimed
Bait and Switch
Staff Picks

Remembering Barbara Ehrenreich

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, September 06
Barbara Ehrenreich, who for more than fifty years dissected American culture in a series of perceptive books (many of them best sellers), died on 1 Sept.
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.

Blog
Richland Library Main

How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID

  • Anika Thomas
  • Wednesday, May 25

When the 2020 lockdown began to lift and our new normal beckoned for us to finally leave our homes I didn’t know what to do or what to expect. Information changed so rapidly, it made it hard for me, as a parent, to create consistency in my approach to COVID-19 so I reverted to basics. Here are some things I learned. 

Blog
Richland Library St. Andrews

Great Big Family Quarantine

  • Lindsey T.
  • Monday, March 28

Quarantine can be difficult if you're not a single-person household. Here are some answers to common questions about quarantining as a family. 

Blog
Richland Library Main

Know Before You Share

  • Sara M.
  • Monday, March 14

These days we have access to more information than we've ever had before - which means we have access to more wrong information than we've ever had before. 

Super Volcanoes
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2021
Staff Picks

New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, December 21
Check out the latest in science writing from our collection.  Notable titles include Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law, by best-selling author Mary Roach (dubbed "America's funniest science writer" by the WaPo) and Scientist: E. O.
Stress Relief for the Anxious Mind
Why Are We Yelling?
Staff Picks

Holiday Mental Health

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, December 14
The holidays aren’t always the joyful experience they’re meant to be; in fact, they can exacerbate feelings of grief, anxiety, and depression.  If you or someone you love is dealing with holiday blues this year, check out some of the titles below for helpful tips to ease the struggle.  You are not alone! If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.  Help is always available.  
Bicycling with Butterflies
Water
Staff Picks

Expand Your Knowledge of the World

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, November 24
🌎Take a look at some titles that will continue to grow and challenge what you think you know about the world. Keep seeking to grow and learn more about the world you live in. These books will hopefully change how you see the world, and may encourage you to help build a better world for all (if you haven't already done so). Take a look below, and enjoy!
Blog
Richland Library Main

Facing Difficult Family During the Holidays

  • Kate B.
  • Wednesday, December 08

The carols, commercials, and TV shows flooding the airwaves currently want us to believe that “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And yet for many people reality is drastically different. Expectations are high, individuals are stressed, loved ones yell, and blame, and spread guilt. Discover some titles to help you deal with difficult people and learn a breathing technique to manage anxiety. 

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Ultimate Guide
The Aromatherapy Companion
Staff Picks

Aromatherapy Makes Sense

  • Lisa G.
  • Tuesday, November 09
aromatherapy: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes broadly : the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being “Aromatherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatherapy. Accessed 9 Nov. 2021. Check out these materials to get started with aromatherapy!
The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens
Other Boys
Staff Picks

Anxiety is overwhelming. These books can help.

  • Thomas M.
  • Monday, October 11
Anxiety comes in many forms, all of them personal. Recognizing and describing anxiety is an important step in learning how to manage it. The books below include fictional stories where characters struggle with and confront their anxiety, as well as nonfiction books that deal directly with causes and solutions regarding anxiety.
Blog
Richland Library North Main

DIY: Viruses Science Activity

  • Jocelyn T.
  • Wednesday, March 23

In this experiment, you will follow directions and learn how important it is to protect yourself from viruses by washing your hands.

Killing the Black Body
Four Hundred Souls
Staff Picks

National Wellness Month: Black Women's Health

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, August 05
August is National Wellness Month⚕️ Here is a list on systemic racism and the history on the battle for control of black women's health throughout the centuries. Also, included are some wellness guides promoting self-care and healing. 
The Arbornaut
Fear of a Black Universe
Staff Picks

New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, July 15
New titles by best-selling authors Michael Pollan (This Is Your Mind on Plants), Peter Wohlleben (
Blog
Richland Library Northeast

The Grilled Peaches You Didn't Know You Needed

  • Caroline B.
  • Thursday, July 22

This grilled peach with strawberry goat cheese recipe combines the sweetness of peak season peaches with the tanginess of goat cheese blended with strawberries.  Topped with toasted walnuts and honey, this quick low-fat dessert is a great finish to a summer meal. 

Herb Gardening for Dummies
The Integrative Guide to Good Health
Staff Picks

Herbal Guides from the Ground Up

  • Ariel H.
  • Friday, April 16
Great Weather!  Awesome Temperatures! Spring Cleaning! Now, How About Your Garden? Dig into These Books to Get Your Herbs Up and Growing.
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat
The (other) F Word
Staff Picks

Health at Every Size

  • Jennifer N.
  • Wednesday, April 14
A revolution in size acceptance is upon us.  The titles below explore the work of the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement and the concepts of fatphobia, weight discrimination, body image, disordered eating, radical self love, and weight inclusivity.  Challenging traditional notions of weight and health, these works may lead you to question what you thought you knew about wellness.
Blog
Richland Library Southeast

Mini-Retreat: Play Birdsong Hero

  • Amy A.
  • Sunday, March 28

Wish you could identify birds by their songs? Try this simple game and turn "someday" into "today" for your bird watching bucket-list daydreams. 

Blog
Richland Library Main

COVID-19 Resource Review

  • Ariel H.
  • Thursday, October 14

Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, but don't know where to look? Check out these resources!