Jul 31 11:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Wheatley

STEAM Studio: Pottery Re-Fit

Decorate! Smash! Fix! Join the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in this fun mini archaeology activity where participants decorate small ceramic pots and "accidentally" drop them... oops! Using glue, a brush, and puzzle power they reassemble their artifacts just like archaeologists in the lab.

Event Type(s):

STEAM

Audience(s):

School age children (6-12 years), 6-8 years, 9-12 years

May 21 10:00 a.m.

Event
Richland Library Ballentine

Digital Drop-In

Need help with your smartphone, laptop, or tablet? Want to learn more about eBooks and digital audiobooks?

Event Type(s):

Computers and Technology

Audience(s):

Adults
Their Eyes Were Watching God
They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us
Staff Picks

It's Not Just AI—Authors Love Em Dashes, Too

  • Adele C.
  • Monday, July 07
In this age of generative AI, some readers have grown suspicious of text with em dashes—they're incorrectly viewed as a sure sign of machine-written text. But em dashes aren’t new—many skilled authors use them to enhance their writing. This list highlights authors who know the power of the em dash and have wielded 'em for a long time—way before the bots—with purpose and flair.
Database

Fiero Code

 Fiero Code is a learn-to-code software program designed for children, teens, and adults to learn multiple coding languages to build your own website, video game, app or animation.

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From One Cell
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2023
Staff Picks

New in Science

  • Bland L.
  • Thursday, November 16
In addition to titles from perennial best-sellers Carlo Rovelli (White Holes) and Neil deGrasse Tyson (To Infinity & Beyond), recent science publications include a new edition of a monumental classic,
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
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
Level Up
The Good Retirement Guide 2022
Staff Picks

New Business Books

  • Bland L.
  • Friday, June 03
Noteworthy new titles include Level Up: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back, by Georgia politician (and serial entrepreneur) Stacey Abrams and her business partner, Lara Hodgson; Dade Hayes and Dawn Chmielewski’s Binge Times: Inside Hollywood's Furious Billion-Dol
Blog
Richland Library Sandhills

A Filmmaker's Journey

  • Jessica Mejia
  • Saturday, January 22
“You have to find something that you love enough to be able to take risks.” – George Lucas, Film Director.
Blog
Richland Library Main

Famously Hotspots

  • Megan M.
    Chantal W.
  • Thursday, May 13
From schools to libraries, community centers and more, here's a list of public Wi-Fi spots in Richland County.
Blog
Richland Library Main

4 Reasons Why Remote Work Will Continue After Covid-19

  • Christopher Barstow
  • Monday, March 29
Millions of Americans were required to work remotely in 2020 due to Covid-19. Although there has been a growing demand for decades for flexibility in how and where people work, it wasn’t until the pandemic forced the widespread use of tools like Zoom, that the public perception of virtual work with its many benefits for both employees and employers was truly understood.
Database

LinkedIn Learning

Expand your knowledge, or explore something new through LinkedIn Learning's 16,000+ web-based courses, covering technical, business, software, and creative topics.

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Blog
Richland Library Southeast

Faxing Online

  • Mahogany S.
  • Monday, February 08
Faxing can be done online or through a smart device!
Blog
Richland Library Main

Your Privacy + The Census 

  • Zita R.
  • Friday, September 25
The easiest way to prevent a Census worker from knocking on your door is to fill out your Census online now. But what if you are worried about your privacy?
Blog
Richland Library Main

I Want My MTV - That is, I Want My Mystery Television 📺 !

  • Chantal W.
  • Thursday, March 26
Stuck at home and didn't have a chance to load up on your favorite mysteries, thrillers, and crime drama TV on DVD or don't have access to streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix, and the like? Then you should definitely think about giving hoopla, one of our Stream and Download services, a try! #WatchFreely
Database

Computer Source

Featuring nearly 300 full-text periodicals covering topics such as computers, telecommunications, electronics and the Internet, Computer Source provides a balance of full-text technical journals an

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Cooper Computers
Service

Print Documents From Anywhere

Upload your documents from anywhere and any device. Then, print and pick them up at any Richland Library location via our curbside service or Pick-up windows. Your first 10 pages are free.