Mr. B
Easy Beauty
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2023 Pulitzer Prizes

  • Bland L.
  • Monday, May 08
Check out the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists in the categories of fiction, history, biography, memoir/ autobiography, poetry, and general nonfiction.
Chasing Me to My Grave
Refractive Africa
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2022 Pulitzer Prizewinners

  • Bland L.
  • Monday, May 09
The 2022 Pulitzer Prizes have just been announced.  Check out the following prizewinners and finalists in the categories of fiction, biography, general nonfiction, history, and poetry.
Trillions
Get Good with Money
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New Business Books

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, December 22
This batch of new business books features some sharp corporate take-downs, including Peter Robison’s Flying Blind: The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing and Bartow J.
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Richland Library Sandhills

In the Know: City of Columbia Mayoral Forum (2021)

  • Alex B.
    Brittany S.
  • Thursday, September 30

Local residents had an opportunity to get to know each of the candidates before heading to the polls and casting their vote during the Municipal Election on November 2, 2021. During the nonpartisan forum, viewers heard from Tameika Isaac Devine, Sam Johnson, Daniel Rickenmann and Moe Baddourah. The candidates shared their plans to move the City of Columbia forward in a virtual, moderated discussion. Check out this blog for more Mayoral Forum details and resources!

The Only Plane in the Sky
After the Fall
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Fall and Rise: 9/11, 20 Years On

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, September 07
As the nation prepares to mark the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, consider these titles from our collection to learn more about what happened on that day, both from the perspective of the immediate aftermath and from more-recently published accounts that incorporate new information.  This mix of histories, memoirs, and grap
Our Time is Now
Our Time is Now
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Our Vulnerable Democracy: Past, Present and Future

  • Chantal W.
  • Friday, April 23
One of the many things that we learned in the year 2020 is that democracy is a fragile thing.   How do we as regular citizens combat white supremacy?  How do we go about demanding that the institutions that are the foundation of our democracy and government be fairer and actually represent all of us and not just some of us? 
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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!

Barracoon
The Best American Magazine Writing 2020
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Let's Talk Race: A Book List Inspired by 1619

  • Richland Library
  • Tuesday, February 02
Inspired by the New York Times' 1619  audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, each title in this list corresponds to the thematic elements of an episode. For episode 3, listen to our curated playlist in Freegal.  
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Richland Library Main

Get Your News with U.S. Newsstream

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, January 05

If you have grown weary of paywalls impeding your access to reliable news (or of “free” subscriptions that offer only limited access, at the cost of surrendering some personal information), consider using U.S. Newsstream to essentially bypass paywalls and find the latest on US politics, COVID-19 vaccines, and world news.

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U.S. Newsstream

US Newsstream provides access to news resources from around the nation including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and The Los Angeles Time

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Votes of Confidence
Glimmer of Hope
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Elections and Issues Information for Teens

  • Jennifer N.
  • Tuesday, October 27
Every vote matters and every voice counts. Make sure your voice is heard by learning more about the political process, political figures, and challenging issues in the titles below.  Access even more information on these topics using the Gale Opposing Viewpoints database, or dig into some fantastic fiction on important social subjects.
Dirty Wars and Polished Silver
The Mammoth Book of Combat
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The First Casualty

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, October 01
The first casualty of war, it has been famously said, is the truth, which is why war correspondents have played such a crucial role throughout history.  And it hasn’t been just a “boys’ club” – Martha Gellhorn, Rebecca West, and others made a name for themselves reporting from zones of conflict.  More recently, Marie Colvin (tragically killed in Syria in 2012) and Clarissa Ward (author of a new memoir, On All Fronts) have done the same.
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Richland Library Main

Top 10 Challenged Books of 2019

  • Richland Library
  • Monday, September 28

The American Library Association tracked 377 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2019. Overall, 566 books were targeted. Here are the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in 2019.

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OFF BOOK: Crush Rush

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, June 24

Arts Librarian Ashley Warthen goes off book with photojournalist, Crush Rush to kick off his library residency.  

Ruth Objects
On the Basis of Sex
Staff Picks

RIP RBG

  • Bland L.
  • Monday, September 21
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday, Sept.
The Job
The Globotics Upheaval
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Labor and Its Discontents

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, September 03
The world of work was being upended even before the coronavirus pandemic drove the US unemployment rate to record highs.  The “gig economy,” robotics, and offshoring, to name but a few factors, have reshaped traditional employment in ways that are not yet fully understood.  As we observe Labor Day, this is a good time to take a look at how we got here and what may be in store for us in the labor market.  The books listed below offer a range of views on the subject, from critiques of Silicon Valley’s role in degrading work life to constructive advice on finding mea
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Because Libraries are Always Here for You

  • Laura Bliss Morris
  • Sunday, April 19

In honor of National Library Week (April 19 - 25, 2020), we decided that there's no better way to celebrate than by shining a light on the courageous and innovative work our colleagues around the country are doing during this unprecedented time. 

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Richland Library Main

Your Daily Dose of Children's Authors & Illustrators

  • Richland Library
  • Thursday, March 26

From readings to art clubs to book-based activities, we've compiled a list of some of our favorite authors and illustrators who are going digital to help you and your family join in on the fun. 

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Richland Library Main

Stuck at Home? 👀

  • Laura Bliss Morris
  • Monday, March 30

14 things that just might get you through an extended homestay

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Richland Library Main

For the Love of Dog(s)

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, March 26

My journey of losing a beloved family pet and finding a new purpose as a foster dog mom.

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Richland Library Main

Talking to Children about Tragedy

  • Richland Library
  • Wednesday, February 19

Books are one of the best ways to open the door on a topic, to start a discussion with your children about tough issues.

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Richland Library Main

Publisher’s Business Model Will Limit Access to eBooks

  • Richland Library
  • Friday, October 11

We want to alert you to some upcoming changes by Macmillan Publishers, one of the largest book publishers, that will impede access and the ability for public libraries to offer readers popular eBooks in a timely manner.

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Richland Library Main

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Seal

  • Laura Bliss Morris
  • Friday, February 22

A quick, yet insightful breakdown of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Seal designed in 1974 by the internationally known artist Lev Mills.

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Become an Artist-in-Residence

Share your talents with the community by providing creative and educational opportunities that support cultural and artistic exchange.  

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Academic Search Premier

Search here for full-text journal articles in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, psychology, religion & theology, and many more topics.

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NewsBank

NewsBank provides access to hundreds of newspapers from around the country and within South Carolina, including The State and The Post and Courier.

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