Important Update About Library Services
We’ve Missed You…
We're delighted to share that our holds pick up trial went very well.
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, Richland Library will begin offering limited services for all customers at four library locations from 3 - 6 p.m., Monday - Saturday.
Available Services Include:
In the interest of public safety, our physical locations will remain closed to the public until further notice. Library administrators are meeting regularly to evaluate our reopening plans and ensure that the welfare of customers and staff remain at the forefront of our plans to serve the community during this time.
Safety Measures:
For your safety and ours, we are…
We also ask that you…
We will be sure to keep customers informed of any updates. Please continue to check RichlandLibrary.com as well as our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts for the latest library news; trusted resources; and digital entertainment and educational recommendations.
We’ve Missed You…
We're delighted to share that our holds pick up trial went very well.
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, Richland Library will begin offering limited services for all customers at four library locations from 3 - 6 p.m., Monday - Saturday.
Available Services Include:
- Drive thru pick-up of holds* from Ballentine, Northeast, Sandhills and St. Andrews
- Materials return via book drops at all 13 locations.
- Online programming through RichlandLibrary.com
- One-on-one phone assistance for job seekers and small businesses (803-799-9084)
- One-on-one phone assistance for social services (803-799-9084)
- One-on-one phone assistance for readers' advisory and research questions (803-799-9084)
In the interest of public safety, our physical locations will remain closed to the public until further notice. Library administrators are meeting regularly to evaluate our reopening plans and ensure that the welfare of customers and staff remain at the forefront of our plans to serve the community during this time.
Safety Measures:
For your safety and ours, we are…
- Limiting in-person services to locations with Pick-up windows.
- Requiring staff to wear face masks or cloth coverings.
- Regularly cleaning our facilities and hard surfaces including tabletops, door handles, etc. based on CDC recommendations.
- Isolating all returned materials for a minimum of 72 hours prior to recirculating them into the collection.
We also ask that you…
- Wash your hands regularly and/or use hand sanitizer prior to your visit.
- Stay home if you are feeling unwell.
- Stay in your vehicle so that we can continue to practice social distancing.
- Call ahead if you need reasonable accommodations or one-on-one assistance.
- Return items to our exterior book drops to limit handling.
We will be sure to keep customers informed of any updates. Please continue to check RichlandLibrary.com as well as our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts for the latest library news; trusted resources; and digital entertainment and educational recommendations.
Create Your Own Summer Learning Challenge
June 1 - August 16, 2020
Summer learning is more important now than ever which is why this year we want you to find opportunities to learn, create and share from right where you are.
Earn points by reading for 30 minutes; attending one of our online programs, or completing a learning activity of your choice. Once you've earned 30 points, it’s time to celebrate and get rewarded for your hard work.
Get started June 1 at RichlandLibrary.com/Summer.
June 1 - August 16, 2020
Summer learning is more important now than ever which is why this year we want you to find opportunities to learn, create and share from right where you are.
Earn points by reading for 30 minutes; attending one of our online programs, or completing a learning activity of your choice. Once you've earned 30 points, it’s time to celebrate and get rewarded for your hard work.
Get started June 1 at RichlandLibrary.com/Summer.
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Did You Know?
Research shows that high-quality summer programs can make a difference in stemming learning loss and closing the country’s educational and opportunity gaps. |
We miss you!
Library administrators are meeting regularly to evaluate our reopening plans and ensure that the welfare of customers and staff are at the forefront of our plans to serve the community during this time. Stay tuned for updates!
While our physical locations are closed, we hope you’ll…
Visit us at RichlandLibrary.com to check out:
Call us at (803) 799-9084 for:
Library administrators are meeting regularly to evaluate our reopening plans and ensure that the welfare of customers and staff are at the forefront of our plans to serve the community during this time. Stay tuned for updates!
While our physical locations are closed, we hope you’ll…
Visit us at RichlandLibrary.com to check out:
- Online storytimes, performances, book groups and more
- Employment and Small Business Help
- Our robust digital collection of books (Overdrive | CloudLibrary), movies (Kanopy | Hoopla), and music (Freegal)
Call us at (803) 799-9084 for:
- One-on-one phone assistance for job seekers and small businesses
- One-on-one phone assistance for social services
- General Information and updates
PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
Hello, Baby! Storytime (for all ages)
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. This storytime is designed for infants and babies ages 0-24 months.
10 – 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, February 6 - 27
Black History Month Family Storytime (for all ages)
In honor of Black History Month, join us for a special Family Storytime celebrating African and African American history and culture, featuring noteworthy stories written or illustrated by African Americans.
11 – 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 7
Black History Month STEAM Challenge (for school age children)
Drop-in and get inspired by the extraordinary innovations of African American scientists, artists, and inventors. Are you up to the challenge? What will you create?
3 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11
Family Storytime (for all ages)
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.
11 – 11:30 a.m., Fridays, February 14 - 28
Cookie Frosting Challenge (for school age children)
Learn a couple of techniques to frost cookies with tools you have at home, the frost as many crazy, cookie creations as you can!
2 – 3:30 p.m., Monday, February 17
Grow your baby’s vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. This storytime is designed for infants and babies ages 0-24 months.
10 – 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, February 6 - 27
Black History Month Family Storytime (for all ages)
In honor of Black History Month, join us for a special Family Storytime celebrating African and African American history and culture, featuring noteworthy stories written or illustrated by African Americans.
11 – 11:30 a.m., Friday, February 7
Black History Month STEAM Challenge (for school age children)
Drop-in and get inspired by the extraordinary innovations of African American scientists, artists, and inventors. Are you up to the challenge? What will you create?
3 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11
Family Storytime (for all ages)
Share stories, songs, and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.
11 – 11:30 a.m., Fridays, February 14 - 28
Cookie Frosting Challenge (for school age children)
Learn a couple of techniques to frost cookies with tools you have at home, the frost as many crazy, cookie creations as you can!
2 – 3:30 p.m., Monday, February 17
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) (for 7th through 12th graders)
Earn volunteer hours by meeting once a month to help plan programs, participate in service projects and have fun! For 7th through 12th graders.
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8
Teen Anti-Valentine’s Day Gala (for teens)
Get all dolled up and come to the library for a perfectly UN-Romantic afternoon. Wear your fanciest duds ‘just because’ and enjoy sweet treats, games, and art.
3 – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15
A Card Day’s Night (for teens)
Battle other teens in a friendly and fun gaming competition that includes the coolest card games around.
5 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 24
Earn volunteer hours by meeting once a month to help plan programs, participate in service projects and have fun! For 7th through 12th graders.
3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8
Teen Anti-Valentine’s Day Gala (for teens)
Get all dolled up and come to the library for a perfectly UN-Romantic afternoon. Wear your fanciest duds ‘just because’ and enjoy sweet treats, games, and art.
3 – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15
A Card Day’s Night (for teens)
Battle other teens in a friendly and fun gaming competition that includes the coolest card games around.
5 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 24
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Monday Morning Makers (for all ages)
Make your Monday mornings less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Feed that drive to create and rediscover your sense of wonder and excitement. Bring your own materials to work on a personal project or discover something new. All ages and creative abilities welcome.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Mondays, February 3 - 24
End of Life Legal Clinic (for adults)
Join us as a lawyer from the South Carolina Bar will give advice and answer your questions about End of Life Issues. This will include a 30 – 45 minute lecture and an open question and answer session
6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 4
Shade Gardens (for adults)
Gardening in the shade can be as fun and interesting as gardening in sunny areas. Let Richland County Master Gardeners show you what grows well in these areas. (Registration Required. Please visit Richlandlibrary.com/events to register)
10 – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 5
Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters (for adults)
Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking and other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share some fun with fellow crafters!
6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, February 6 - 27
Friday Crafternoons (for adults and teens)
Use our tools and space to work on your own creative endeavor or expand your horizons by trying your hand at our project of the week!
3 – 5:00 p.m., Fridays, February 7 - 28
Reader’s Morning Out Book Group (for adults)
Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Dispatches from Pluto, by Richard Grant
10 a.m., Tuesday, February 11
Still Life Pastel Drawing (for adults)
Learn the basics of still life composition to create your own pastel drawing. (Registration Required. Please visit Richlandlibrary.com/events to register)
9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 18
Mixed Media Mini Art Journals (for adults and teens)
Teens and adults, join us to create a mixed media art journal for a gift, a diary, or an inspiration book… the only limit is your imagination. No drawing experience needed! (Registration Required. Please visit Richlandlibrary.com/events to register)
9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 22
Let's Speak English (for adults)
Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment!
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 25
Bookin’ It in Ballentine Book Group (for adults)
Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 26
Make your Monday mornings less stressful and start your week on a creative note! Feed that drive to create and rediscover your sense of wonder and excitement. Bring your own materials to work on a personal project or discover something new. All ages and creative abilities welcome.
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Mondays, February 3 - 24
End of Life Legal Clinic (for adults)
Join us as a lawyer from the South Carolina Bar will give advice and answer your questions about End of Life Issues. This will include a 30 – 45 minute lecture and an open question and answer session
6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 4
Shade Gardens (for adults)
Gardening in the shade can be as fun and interesting as gardening in sunny areas. Let Richland County Master Gardeners show you what grows well in these areas. (Registration Required. Please visit Richlandlibrary.com/events to register)
10 – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 5
Sew Divine: A Gathering of Crafters (for adults)
Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking and other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share some fun with fellow crafters!
6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, February 6 - 27
Friday Crafternoons (for adults and teens)
Use our tools and space to work on your own creative endeavor or expand your horizons by trying your hand at our project of the week!
3 – 5:00 p.m., Fridays, February 7 - 28
Reader’s Morning Out Book Group (for adults)
Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, Dispatches from Pluto, by Richard Grant
10 a.m., Tuesday, February 11
Still Life Pastel Drawing (for adults)
Learn the basics of still life composition to create your own pastel drawing. (Registration Required. Please visit Richlandlibrary.com/events to register)
9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 18
Mixed Media Mini Art Journals (for adults and teens)
Teens and adults, join us to create a mixed media art journal for a gift, a diary, or an inspiration book… the only limit is your imagination. No drawing experience needed! (Registration Required. Please visit Richlandlibrary.com/events to register)
9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 22
Let's Speak English (for adults)
Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment!
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 25
Bookin’ It in Ballentine Book Group (for adults)
Join us for a book group discussion of this month’s title, A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 26
