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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2015RICHLANDLIBRARY.COM

BANNEDBOOKS QUIZ

SANDHILLS SITE SELECTEDpage 3

LEARNING CENTERSCAMPAIGNCONCLUDESpage 19

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from the director

DIRECTOR’S PICKS

2 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER

Dear Readers,

One of my favorite books of all time is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. The coming of age story of Francie and her poor Irish-American family is both bleak and uplifting.

In the book's beginning, eleven year old Francie is an optimist and a dreamer. Their family has so little yet they do have a library in their neighborhood and for her it’s a refuge. One of the most memorable scenes for me is when Francie walks up to the librarian’s desk and asks timidly “Do you have any good books for an eleven year old girl?” Without looking up from her work, the librarian reaches under her desk and offers her two books: If I Were a King and Beverly of Graustark. Francie knows that no matter how many Saturdays she asks, these will be the same two books automatically offered by the (awful) librarian.

Even though plucky Francie actually finds this predictable interchange humorous, I know a real-life professional librarian would never act this way. We believe that children have the right to read what they want, just as adults do, and the only people who should be guiding, supporting or even limiting their reading choices are their parents and caregivers.

Unfortunately, it’s not just fictional librarians that are guilty of denying children of their freedom to read. Many well intentioned adults have tried to ban books from school and public libraries because they wanted to protect children from subject matter they found objectionable. There are certainly books for young people that explore challenging material. But these are also the books that can help build understanding and help them to see the world differently.

I once had a parent ask me to remove a picture book from the library’s shelves about a stray cat who went door to door and begged for food from all its neighbors. When I asked her to explain her objection, she believed that the book promoted the welfare system. There are as many reasons for individuals to want to ban a book as there are books themselves. So you see the dilemma there? If we librarians relented at every well-intentioned challenge, there would be nothing left for anyone to read.

Your library has thousands of books that are sure to offend as many people as they delight. I bet some of your favorite childhood books have been banned. The Lorax, Where the Wild Things Are, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, The Wizard of Oz, even Where’s Waldo? You can add my beloved A Tree Grows in Brooklyn to a long list of books to read during Banned Books Week.

Warmly—

Melanie Huggins | Executive Director

"We believe that children have the right to read what they want, just as adults do, and the only people who should be guiding, supporting or even limiting their reading choices are their parents and caregivers."

I just finishedCognitive SurplusClay Shirky

I’m just startingFuture PerfectSteve Johnson

I can’t stop listening toWomanJill Scott

You don’t want to missThe Speechwriter: Book Talk and Signing with Barton Swaim

See page 15.

building your library

UNDER CONSTRUCTION While you're reading this, Richland Library North Main is preparing for construction.

Check out BUILDINGYOURLIBRARY.COM for details and dates.

Richland Library and Richland School District 2 are teaming up to build a

joint-use facility that will be the new home for Richland Library Sandhills

and the Richland Two Innovation Institute (R2i2) high school program.

The new library will be built in tandem with the R2i2 and located along

Fashion Drive near the Village at Sandhills. R2i2 is hoping to accept students

in 2016 and the library will follow as closely behind as possible with a goal

of opening in early 2017.

Richland Library Sandhills Site Selected Highlights include:

• triple the square footage of our current Sandhills location

• a 250 seat auditorium and

• a café and a conference center

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 3

Above the Waterfallby Ron Rash

Publication Date: September 8, 2015

Hardcover: 272 pages

In this poetic and haunting tale set

in contemporary Appalachia, New York

Times bestselling author Ron Rash

illuminates lives shaped by violence

and a powerful connection to the land.

Echoing the heartbreaking beauty

of William Faulkner and the spiritual

isolation of Carson McCullers,

Above the Waterfall demonstrates

once again the prodigious talent of

“a gorgeous, brutal writer” (Richard

Price) hailed as “one of the great

American authors at work today”

(Janet Maslin, New York Times).

Hold Worthy

UPCOMING CLOSINGS

All locations will be closed Sunday, September 6 and

Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

BOARD MEETINGSLibrary: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, September 14 and October 12

Foundation: Noon, Wednesday, October 28

Friends: 12:30 p.m., Fridays, September 18 and October 16

what's happening

Main | 799-9084Children’s Room | 929-34341431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Ballentine | 781-50261321 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Blythewood | 691-9806218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cooper | 787-3462 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia 29206Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Eastover | 353-8584608 Main St., Eastover 29044Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

North Main | 754-77345306 North Main St., Columbia 29203Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Northeast | 736-65757490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sandhills | 699-9230 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Southeast | 776-08557421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

St. Andrews | 772-66752916 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Wheatley | 799-5873931 Woodrow St., Columbia 29205Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Richland Library at EdVenture211 Gervais St., Columbia 29201Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.

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Featured StaffDiane ArtemusAssociateRichland Library Southeast

What's your favorite thing about working at the library?

I love having a job that enables me to impact the community and affect real change with people of all ages and cultures. The library affords me the platform to have interactions with people that could potentially impact them in many areas positively, whether it's in their educational track, professional ambitions or by finding them a new book they love.

Describe life at the library in three words or less.

Community. Innovation. Enlightenment.

If you could trade places with one person for the day, dead or alive, who would it be?

If it can be a fictional character, Wonder Woman. If not, then Yasmine Mustafa.

Why did you choose to work in a library?

While still being able to use the skills I developed as a teacher, I am able to help people of all ages. I learn something new all the time and my job is always fresh because we do so many different things every day that add to our routine. Whether it's new technology or resources, I'm constantly developing a myriad of skills.

How do you think the library inspires the community?

We have a sense of caring and people feel it when you genuinely want to help them. And in turn, they respond to that. I believe that when you enlighten people they become inspired in their own lives. By being able to enlighten individuals it effects the community as a whole.

What is your most memorable library experience?

Various customers I have helped returned to report that they: got the job, passed the exam, are getting ready to set off for college. Those moments of our public's successes have a huge impact on me.

What are you most looking forward to about the proposed Richland Library renovations?

I look forward to seeing all of the plans and discussions for the studios come into fruition and seeing the excitement from our customers. I can't wait!


The bad news, the number of Americans who believe there are books

that should be banned is rising (up to 10% since 2011). The good news,

30% of Americans are more likely to read a book if they know it’s been

banned. Curiosity for the win!

So in the spirit of Banned Books Week (September 27– October 3), let’s

have a little fun. Mark off the books you’ve read from the American

Library Association’s Top 20 banned classics list and tally your score to

see just how sordid your reading past is.

How Sordid is Your Reading Past?A Banned Books Quiz

Have a favorite banned book not on the list? Share it using #ReadFreely.

0-7 Atticus FinchYou see injustice in the world, but you work within

the boundaries of society to cure it. You won’t break the law, but you’ll push the limits to stand up for what you believe. As Atticus says, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

8-14 Huck FinnYou have no problem living on the outskirts of society

if you have to, and sometimes you relish the freedom it gives you. Helping other people is something that comes naturally, even if the world disagrees with you.

15-20 Holden CaulfieldYou’re a rebel. You’re disgusted by the

bourgeois, and phonies drive you crazy, but you’re constantly looking for the world to be a better place.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Ulysses by James Joyce

Beloved by Toni Morrison

The Lord of the Flies by William Golding

1984 by George Orwell

Lolita by Vladmir Nabokov

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

Animal Farm by George Orwell

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner

A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison

T O T A L

storytimes


Main | 929-3434

Say Hola to Stories for all agesJoin us for a bilingual storytime with songs and stories in both Spanish and English!• 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 5• 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 6

Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world.

9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27

Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5Get ready for kindergarten and gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 9 – October 28

Mother Goose Storytime for babiesIntroduce your baby to the world of books. Nurture a love of reading and develop attention span with stories, rhymes and songs.

9:30 a.m., Mondays, September 14 – October 26

Reading Rumpus for all agesRead, sing, talk, write and play as we build your child’s early literacy skills.

6:30 p.m., Mondays, September 14 – October 26

Movers and Shakers Storytime for all agesGet ready to move and shake, shake, shake while listening to stories, songs and more!

11 a.m., Fridays, September 18 & October 16

Eastover | 353-8584

Fire Safety Storytime for familiesTake a look at a real fire engine and learn about fire safety from Richland County fire fighters.

10 – 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 7

North Main | 754-7734

Due to renovations on our building, our programming will be planned week-by-week. Please visit us or check RichlandLibrary.com to see upcoming programs.

Northeast | 736-6575

Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 monthsYour baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Thursdays September 3 – October 29

Storytime in the Garden for all agesEnjoy stories, songs and crafts during this outdoor storytime. We'll also plant the library's edible garden for the fall season.

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 23

Pajamarama Storytime for families

Wear your pajamas and snuggle up for bedtime stories and songs.

Ballentine | 781-5026

6:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 2 & October 7

Eastover | 353-8584

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 1 – October 27

Sandhills | 699-9230

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 22, 29 & October 20, 27

Southeast | 776-0855

6:30 – 7 p.m., Mondays September 14 – October 26

St. Andrews | 772-6675

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 1

Wheatley | 799-5873

6 p.m., Thursday, September 3

* please register

Main | 929-3434

• 10:30 a.m., Saturdays September 5 – October 31

• 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 8 – October 27


11 a.m., Fridays, September 4 – October 30

Blythewood | 691-980610:30 – 11 a.m., Fridays September 4 – October 30

Cooper | 787-3462

• 10:30 a.m., Thursdays September 3 – October 29

• 11 a.m., Saturdays September 5 – October 31

Eastover | 353-8584

• 10 a.m., Wednesdays September 2 – 30 & October 14 – 28

• 11 a.m., Wednesdays September 2 – October 28


11 a.m., Saturdays, September 5 – October 31


11 a.m., Saturdays, September 5 – October 31


• 10:30 – 11 a.m., Wednesdays September 2 – October 28

• 11 – 11:30 a.m., Saturdays September 5 & October 3 – 31

Brain Teasers, Muscle Builders on September 16 & October 21

St. Andrews | 772-6675• 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays

September 2 – October 28• 11 a.m., Saturdays

September 5 – October 31

Wheatley | 799-5873

10:30 a.m., Fridays, September 4 – October 30

Family Storytime for all ages

Share stories, songs and much more while building early literacy skills with fun for the whole family.

storytimes | for children

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 7* please register

Main | 929-3434

Hands on Art for ages 2-5Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess!


Read-a-Rama for ages 3-12Join Dr. Michelle Martin and her students for stories, songs and more. Everyone who attends will get a treat—a free book!

10:30 a.m., Saturdays• September 12: Get Creative!• October 31: Spooktacular

TAG Team for 5th-7th gradersCheck out our Tween Advisory Group! Earn service hours, meet new friends and help make your library even more amazing with projects, programs and more.

3 p.m., Saturdays, September 19 & October 17

Writer to Writer: Dinah Johnson for ages 9-12Meet noted children’s book author Dinah Johnson to get inspired! Try your hand at writing your own poetry.

3 p.m. Saturday, September 19

Kids in Print Boot Camp for ages 9-12*Practice your creative writing skills, try new art techniques and find out how to get published in Kids in Print. Space is limited! Call 929-3434 to register.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, October 10

LEGO Madness for ages 6-8Calling all Master Builders! Grab your friends and go crazy with LEGO blocks in this free-building frenzy.

3:30 p.m., Friday, October 23


Read to a Dog for ages 6-12Practice reading with a furry friend!

3 p.m., Thursdays, September 3 & October 1

Blythewood | 691-9806

Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12* Join our Book Club! Enjoy fun activities and hear about exciting books.

3 – 4 p.m., Saturdays September 5 & October 3, 31

Hands on Art for ages 2-5* 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 9 & October 14

Look up! It's a plane! for ages 3-12*Let your imagination soar with stories about flying and airplanes. Try your hand at building a “clothespin plane.”


Cool Pinecones for ages 3-8*Grab paint, glue and glitter to make some plain old pinecones look cool. We will explore the creative side of pinecones through stories and crafts.

3 p.m., Friday, October 23


Say Hola to Stories for all ages6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 1

Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3• 9:30 a.m., Thursdays

September 3 – October 29• 10:30 a.m., Mondays

September 14 – October 26

Movers and Shakers for families10 a.m., Fridays, September 4 and October 2

Reading Rumpus for all ages6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 8 & October 13

Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months9:30 a.m., Mondays September 14 – October 26

Nosiemakers for familiesResearch shows exposure to music can positively affect early literacy development including phonemic awareness, listening skills, and attention span. Experience music first hand while exploring musical books and instruments, singing songs, playing musical games and learning about different cultures and musical styles including jazz, classical and folk.


Puppets and Stories for familiesThis comfy theatre is just right for stories, songs, and puppet fun before bedtime.• 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 6• 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 7


Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months10:30 – 11 a.m., Thursdays September 3 – October 29• Baby Teasers, Muscle Builders

on September 17 & October 15


Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months10:30 a.m., Thursdays, September 3 – October 29

Sugar: Not So Sweet for Kids for all agesLearn how sugar affects health and development, and how to include it without sacrificing health. Nurse Catherine will be available to guide you to answers to your health-related questions.

10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 28

Wheatley | 799-5873

Hello, Baby! for ages 0-23 months10:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 2 – October 28

Meet a Park Ranger Storytime for all agesEnjoy a special visit from a Congaree National Park Ranger to learn about local wildlife and Congaree’s champion trees.

10:30 a.m., Friday, September 25

Yeah for Grandparents! for all agesBring your grandchildren for a special story-time in honor of grandparents who rock!

10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 3

Fire Prevention Week Storytime for all agesA special storytime on fire prevention.

10:30 a.m., Friday, October 9

Not-So-Scary Storytime Fun for all agesJoin us for fun Halloween stories!

10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 31

for children

It’s a Nutty Storytime for ages 6-12*

October is Squirrel Appreciation Month! Listen to furry stories, nutty jokes and make a craft that’ll have you wiggling your whiskers!

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 7 | Blythewood

Cooper | 787-3462

Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, September 3 – October 29

Our Sun, Our Star for all agesStare at the sun (safely) with Charlie Bates' Solar Astronomy Project! Drop in to learn more about our nearest star.

1 – 4 p.m., Saturday, September 12

Hands on Art for ages 2-5*10:30 a.m., Tuesdays September 11 & October 13

LEGO Madness for ages 6-123:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 23 & October 21

Eastover | 353-8584

Game On! for ages 6-12Challenge your friends to Wii U or Xbox 360 games!

5:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 9, 23 & October 7, 21

LEGO Madness for ages 9-123 p.m.• Friday, September 11• Saturday, October 10

North Main | 754-7734Due to renovations on our building, our programming will be planned week-by-week. Please visit us or check RichlandLibrary.com to see upcoming programs.


Weaving Your World for ages 9-12Crazy for the Rainbow Loom or Loopdeloom? Expand your skills by learning a different style of weaving each week using recycled and homemade looms. Leave with bracelets, bookmarks, toys and more!

3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, September 1 – 29

Hands on Art for ages 2-510:30 a.m., Fridays, September 4 – October 30

Homeschooler Poetry Club for ages 6-12Share and write poetry in order to grow in an appreciation of the depth and expressive possibility of language.

2:30 p.m., Thursdays September 10 & October 8

LEGO Madness for ages 6-12• 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturdays

September 12 & October 10• 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Mondays

September 21 & October 19

Origami in Action for ages 6-12Learn to fold several moving origami models including a frog, airplane, and more!

3:30 p.m., Monday, October 5

Haunted Hour for ages 6-12Join us for spooky stories and scary crafts!

6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27


Lego Madness for ages 6-123 p.m., Saturday, September 5

Makers Lab for ages 6-12Drop by to see what we’re making today!

3:30 p.m., Thursdays• September 24: Tink Tank | What will you

make with mystery odds and ends?• October 22: Makey Makey and Musical Fun

Can you play a tune on a banana? Yep!

So You Want to Be An Illustrator? for ages 6-12Do you want to be a published artist? Come learn about being a professional illustrator and work with a local artist/illustrator to create your own submissions for Richland Library’s Literary Magazine Kids in Print.



National Video Games Day for ages 9-12Win prizes and have fun playing video games and more.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, September 12


Explore Our Library Garden for ages 3-12Join us as we cultivate our garden! Children will learn basic gardening skills through books and activities.

3:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 2, 30 & October 28

Upcycled Art with Amanda Ladymon for ages 6-12Tiaras, crowns and dragons; oh my! Join Amanda Ladymon of Ladybug Art Studios and get creative using everyday items to create magnificent head-adorning art along with recycled paper dragons.

3 p.m., Saturday, September 12

Fall in Your Library for ages 3-8Let’s celebrate the autumn season with stories and a fun craft all about this changing season.


Play it Loud! for ages 6-12It’s game time! Join us for an afternoon of Wii and XBOX games.

3 – 5 p.m., Fridays, September 18 & October 9

LEGO Madness for ages 6-126 p.m., Thursdays, September 24 & October 29

Hands on Art for ages 3-510:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 6

Harry Potter Book Night for ages 6-12*

Accio! Summoning all Hogwarts fans for a magical evening of wizardry, tricks and spells.

6 – 7 p.m., Thursday October 29 | Blythewood

for children | continued from page 7

8 SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER * please register

Talk like a Pirate Day

Parrot stories, crafts and a treasure hunt! Argh!

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday September 19 | Southeast

for families

Main | 929-3434

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s albums and shows mix a wide spectrum of genres into multi-instrumental, musically sophisticated, lyrically intelligent house party classics.

10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 19

PuppetpaloozaSee your favorite shows performed by the Children’s Room puppets.• 9:30 a.m.., Tuesday, September 22• 6:30 p.m., Monday, October 5 • 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 20

DIY Halloween CostumesCreate costumes for the whole family with Ladybug Art Studios. Bring a plain onesie or t-shirt to use as the costume base. All other supplies are provided. Beginners welcome!

2:30 – 5:30 p.m., Saturday, October 3


Scrabble Showdown!Drop by after school to test your skills! Bring a partner or sign up for a game. Prizes for the highest score at the end of the week.

3 – 5 p.m., Tuesday, September 22 – Friday, September 25

Cooper | 787-3462

Quirky Crafts for KidsStories and quirky DIY crafts for all ages.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 16 & October 14

Eastover | 353-8584

Butter BattleHave fun with food science as we make our own homemade butter.


Chalk-ManiaJoin us to make your own chalk and design your own sidewalk art!


Hands on Art9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays September 26 & October 31

Halloween Book BingoBooks replace the numbers in this classic game of bingo. Bring the whole family to enjoy literary fun and spooky prizes.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 26

Zombie FestFace-painting, games and "Ghoul-licious" treats. Dress to scare!

6 p.m., Thursday, October 29

Halloween Movie MarathonIt's an all-day marathon of the best Halloween movies we can find.



Trick-or-Treat at the Library!Visit us for a sweet treat and complete a tricky scavenger hunt to win prizes!



Family GardeningListen to a story inside and then visit our new garden to get your hands dirty.

9:15 a.m., Saturdays September 5, 19 & October 3, 17, 31

Hands on Art 11 a.m., Saturdays, September 12 & October 10

Painted StoriesWatch as local artist/illustrator Trahern Cook paints a story. Add your brush stroke to the art and illustrate your own story to take home.


Hallowingding!Come in your favorite costume throughout the day and enjoy stories, self-guided crafts, games, a photo booth and more.

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31

Southeasst | 776-0855

Lights Camera Action!Enjoy a special showing of Annie (PG).

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, September 5

International Literacy DayRead your favorite story or let us read to you.

5 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, September 8

Fiesta!Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories, songs, dance and crafts.

11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, September 12

Fortune Cookie SundayRead a book and get a fortune cookie!

3 – 4 p.m., Sunday, September 13

National Comic Book DayCelebrate superheroes with crafts and more.

4 – 5 p.m., Friday, September 25

Puppetpalooza11 a.m. – noon, Saturday, September 26

Not So Scary Fun HouseWho says you have to be scared for Halloween? Wear your costume and join the fun.

6 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 29


Old School Game Day!*Enjoy giant Scrabble, Clue, Life, Operation, Candy Land and more.


From the Sandlot to the Series*Join us for a viewing of Bad News Bears (PG-13), a great movie about teamwork, triumphs, and the spirit of baseball. Light refreshments will be provided.

3 p.m., Saturday, October 17

Fall FestivalMake a monster mask, decorate a mini pumpkin, create some origami, enjoy fall treats and so much more!

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, October 24

Day of the Dead/Día de los MuertosBring your family to learn about the history, the stories and crafts of Mexico while honoring our loved ones who have passed.

4 p.m., Thursday, October 29

Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll

It’s time to trick-or-treat! Dress your family in their costumes and head downtown to celebrate Halloween.

Friday, October 30 | Main• 3 – 3:45 p.m. | Enjoy Puppets with Bite puppet show.• 3:45 – 5 p.m. | Take a trick-or-treat stroll through the

library and other downtown organizations.

Details at RichlandLibrary.com

Zombie PromThey’re not the Walking Dead…they’re the Walking Read! Don’t miss this opportunity to wear your favorite costume and join the horde.

2:30 p.m., Saturday October 31 | Main

Undead CinemaWe’ll be screening movies with vampires, zombies and other creatures all month long. The popcorn is on us.

6 p.m., Wednesdays October 7 – 28 | Northeast

for teens


Main | 929-3470

Teen Otaku AssociationThere is more anime and manga available than ever. TOA is about finding the good stuff and sharing it together. We are a goofy bunch with snacks and an extra seat. Won’t you join us?

6 – 8 p.m., Mondays September 14 – October 26

Your College, Your Money, Your Way!College is costly, but it doesn’t have to be overly expensive. Join Dr. Jim Overton as he shares strategies for making college more affordable. Sponsored through a grant from First Citizens.


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: ¡Vamonos! Let’s GoLearning Spanish? Interested in travel? Grab your virtual passport and join us to explore the rich cultures and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.


Prepare for Your Future: Steps to Take for College AdmissionWant to learn more about navigating through the educational process? Join us for a presentation by educational consultant Dr. Jim Overton. Learn how to successfully transition your teen from high school to college. Sponsored through a grant from First Citizens.


Branching Out!*Famous relatives, intriguing histories, and exciting beginnings. Learn how to use digital and print resources to discover your family tree. Registration required.

2 – 4 p.m., Saturday, October 3

Yoga for Tweens and Teens for ages 9-18Join us for a fun, relaxing introductory yoga practice. Wear comfortable clothes and come ready to breathe, focus and make mind-body connections. Namaste!

3 p.m., Saturday, October 17


Blythewood Teen Book Club for ages 13-18*Are you a teen who loves good books? Share your favorites and learn what others are into. There’s plenty of room for you!

10:30 a.m., Saturdays September 5 & October 3

Cooper | 787-3462

Choose the Right CollegeDr. Jim Overton helps teens and their parents successfully prepare for college. Learn about the college planning process, including curriculum choices, college applications, scholarship opportunities and much more!


Teen Advisory BoardEarn volunteer hours! We meet to plan programs, participate in service projects and have fun! New members welcome.

3 p.m., Saturdays September 26 & October 24

Create Your Own Graphic Novel or Comic CharacterLearn how to design and illustrate a comic book character from the ground up!

3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 26

What is Your Faction?Find your faction—Erudite, Abnegation, Amity, Candor or Dauntless—while we screen Insurgent (PG-13)!

3:30 p.m., Saturday, October 24

Eastover | 353-8584

Make It Happen Create it, build it, animate it, and destroy it, whatever! Use our tools to achieve your vision. • 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 16• 5:30 p.m., Monday, October 19

Teen Advisory Board: Freedom to Read’Em

Join TAB to celebrate Banned Books Week by creating vlogs inspired by banned or challenged books.

3:30 p.m., Saturday, September 12 | Main

Battle of the Banned

Join us to celebrate Banned Books Week with a daily trivia question. All teens are invited to participate!

Saturday, September 28 – Saturday, October 3 | Main

Celebrate Banned Books Week

Join fellow library users across the country and read a banned book. Celebrate your freedom to read by visiting our Banned Books display in the teen area and picking out a classic!

Sunday, September 27 – Saturday, October 3 | Southeast

for teens



Hablamos Spanish Conversation GatheringLearning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us for an hour of some relaxed Spanish chitchat.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 2, 16 & October 7, 15

BookbindingWant to bind your own books? Try your hand at some simple yet age-old techniques. Light refreshments provided.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday, September 5

Panels and PixelsJoin your fellow graphic novel, manga, anime and comic book lovers for food, film, fun and fascinating conversation about one of your favorite topics.

• 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 9• 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, October 24


Relaxin’ in the SunParticipate in fun activities in our garden. Bring your own snack. Drinks provided.

11:30 a.m., Saturdays, September 12 & October 3

Chess ClubJoin members of the Columbia Chess Club in a casual game or tournament.

6 p.m., Mondays, September 14 – October 26

Guitar ClubBring your instrument and participate in a group or individual lesson to get started with a great instrument.

3:30 p.m., Saturdays, September 19 & October 10

60 Years of Rebellion*View the classic American teen drama Rebel Without a Cause (PG-13). Light refreshments will be provided.


Everything Manga: Not Your Ordinary Book ClubDo you like manga and animation? Join us to discuss your favorite manga, watch your favorite anime and compete in a trivia game for great prizes!

6 p.m., Tuesdays September 29 & October 27

for teens & adults

Teen Advisory Board3:30 p.m., Saturdays September 19 & October 17


Play it Loud! for ages 10+Bring your friends and make some noise playing Wii U and XBOX 360 games on a projected screen and tabletop games.

6 p.m., Wednesdays, September 16 – 30


Homeschool Meet-UpLooking for something to do with other homeschoolers? Come learn more about what the library can do to support home educators and help plan upcoming activities. This program is for any homeschool student regardless of age.

Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays September 2, 9 & October 7

Teen Advisory Board7 p.m., Tuesdays• September 8: Life Hacks• October 13: Does it S’more?

Illustrating Your StoryDo you want to be a published artist? Join us to learn about being a profes-sional illustrator and work with a local artist/illustrator to share and create your own submissions for Richland Library’s Literary Magazine, Kids in Print. Feel free to bring your sketch book and samples of your work.


Game On! vs. Crafternoon!*Two great programs go head to head. Drop by for an afternoon of games (PS4 and board games) OR get crafty. Which will reign supreme?

3:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 21

Teen Screen: Into the Woods (PG)Enjoy popcorn and a flick on your day off.

3:30 p.m., Friday, October 23


Volunteer for an Evening*Need a few community service hours but can’t make a long term commitment? Here is your chance to earn 1 or 2 hours of service while generating more content to include on scholarship or college applications. Registration is suggested as spaces are limited.

6 – 8 p.m., Wednesdays September 30 & October 14


Teen Garden ClubLearn how to garden, spend some time taking pictures, blogging, growing and eating food! Regular meetings, activities and volunteer time to be earned!

4 p.m., Thursdays, September 17, 24

Mixed Greens MixerWe're working with the Arc of the Mid-lands which sponsors the Mixed Greens community project to provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) an opportunity to gain lifelong gardening skills. These kids will have their own club at the library. Join us in the garden to make new friends and learn new skills. All are welcome.

3:30 p.m., Thursdays September 24 & October 15

Haunted Gingerbread Houses for teens and adults

Get into the Halloween spirit by constructing a terrifying and tasty gingerbread house of horrors.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Saturday October 17 | Southeast

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Smartphone PhotographyLearn about composition, lighting and apps to edit and enhance your images. Bring your smartphone (Android, Windows, iOS) or tablet and be ready to release your inner creative self.

6:30 p.m., Tuesday September 22 | Main

Main | 929-3469

The Nurse is InRichland Library Nurse Catherine Horne, BSN, RN, can assist customers with their health questions and connect them with area health care services. She can also help with referrals for other social services such as housing assistance.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mondays September 28 & October 26

Creative Writer’s GuildFeeling creative? Bring your words to a round-table discussion with other local writers for a fun way to keep your narrative skills sharp!

7 p.m., Thursdays, September 3 & October 1


Flirting with the Enemy: A Night with Tom ElmoreJoin us for a night of historical, literary intrigue as local author and historian Tom Elmore discusses The Scandalous lives of Carolina Belles Marie Boozer and Amelia Feaster: Flirting with the Enemy. Copies of the book about the tabloid filled lives of South Carolina’s most gossiped about women during the civil war will be available for purchase and signing.



Historypin Pinning Party*Do you have old photographs or documents representing the Blythewood area? Learn how to digitize and upload them onto Historypin, and help us put Blythewood’s story on the map!

10 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, October 17

Cooper | 787-3462

Spring Bulbs*Learn all about spring blooming bulbs with Richland County Master Gardeners.

10 a.m., Friday, September 11

Telling Your Story: A Family History Writer’s Group*Interested in writing your family history? Meet with other writers monthly for ideas and critiques.

6:30 p.m., Mondays September 21 & October 19

Gardens of England*Richland County Master Gardener Marilyn Hogan will guide us on an armchair tour of the beautiful English gardens.

10 a.m., Friday, October 9

Jazz Roundtable*An informal introduction to jazz and its style with music/CD sharing. Hosted by jazz vocalist and Richland Library Literary Resident Eboniramm.


Eastover | 353-8584

Garden Like a Master: Saving Seeds*Richland County Master Gardeners will discuss which seeds are better to save and why and will provide you with information on how to save seeds so they will be viable for the next planting season.


Golden-AgersJoin the Eastover Players for a rousing rendition of reader’s theatre.

10 a.m., Tuesday, September 29


Let’s Speak EnglishPractice your English-language conversation with other internationals in a comfortable, relaxed environment.

7 p.m., Mondays, September 14 – November 16

Color in the Winter GardenRichland County Master Gardeners will show you ways to bring interest and color into the winter garden through plants and by attracting colorful wildlife to your garden.

10 – 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 15

Main | 929-3434

Reading Studio for parents and children ages 6+Bring your child to the Reading Studio where reading coaches will be ready to answer your reading questions and offer skill building activities.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 2 – October 27

Storytime CaféJoin us for coffee and light refreshments after storytime. Meet new friends and find out more about our great resources.

• 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 15• 9:30 a.m., Monday, October 19

Teach Your Child to Read: A Multisensory ApproachThis workshop teaches parents how to help their child learn to read and specifically addresses issues surrounding dyslexia and other learning differences.



You Are Not AloneWhile the kids enjoy Brain Teasers and Muscle Builders, parents enjoy an informative morning social rapping about children, family and more.

11 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays September 16 & October 21

for parents

SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 13* please register

for adults

BRUNSWICK STEW Total Cost: $6.76Serving Size: 1 cup | Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 onion (medium, chopped )2 cups chicken broth, low sodium2 cups chicken or turkey (cooked, diced and boned )2 cups diced tomatoes, no salt added canned2 cups lima beans, frozen or no salt added canned2 cups whole kernel corn, frozen or no salt added canned

Instructions1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add onion and cook in oil until tender.2. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer for 30 minutes at medium-low.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 234, Total Fat 7g, Sodium 12mg, Total Carbohydrate 26g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Protein 20g | Recipe courtesy of South Carolina DHEC

Good Eats, Even with DiabetesLet’s eat for the joy of it and get what we need for a vibrant life! Join our library nurse as she demonstrates simple cooking that's delicious, nutritious and easy.

3 – 4 p.m., Thursday September 10 | Southeast

Joy of Soy: When East Meets WestJoin Lin Ko for an introduction to soybean products combining Asian recipes with creative western recipes. The program will conclude with food tasting.

3 p.m., Saturday September 26 | Northeast

Cooking For Your Health*Join SC DHEC nutritionist Brooke Brittain as she presents ideas, recipes and samples for healthy living. Learn how to use these tips at home.

6 p.m., Tuesday October 20 | Cooper

Landlord/Tenant Legal ClinicAttorney Dorothy F. Reed will give advice and answer your questions concerning Landlord and Tenant issues.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, September 24

Protecting Yourself Against Investment FraudJoin Anna Rushton from the Office of the Attorney General, Securities Division, for a discussion of the common investment scams that are prevalent across South Carolina and learn how to research a securities broker or investment advisor to prevent being scammed.

6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 1

Winter Vegetable GardeningDid you know there are vegetables that can be grown for winter harvest? Join Richland County Master Gardeners to learn about growing vegetables in cool seasons.

10 – 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 20

North Main | 754-7734

Due to renovations on our building, our programming will be planned week-by-week. Please visit us or check RichlandLibrary.com to see upcoming programs.


Tai ChiImprove your balance, flexibility, and coordination with this ancient form of exercise. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

9:15 a.m., Tuesdays, September 1 – October 27

Let’s Speak English11 a.m., Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27

Garden Like a Master: Spring-Flowering BulbsAutumn is the perfect time to plant bulbs for color in the spring. Learn about which bulbs should be considered as annuals in our hot South Carolina climate and which come back year after year.


Other Ways to Graduate*Richland School District 2 presents an eight-week course to prepare students for the GED. Please call 699-9230 to register.

2:30 – 5:30 p.m., Saturdays September 12 – October 31


for adults

Main | 929-346912:30 – 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, September 8, 22 & October 13, 27

Ballentine | 781-50266 – 7:30 p.m., ThursdaysSeptember 3 – October 29

Sandhills | 699-92301 p.m., TuesdaysSeptember 1 – October 27

Southeast | 776-085511 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays September 1 – October 27

St. Andrews | 772-6675*1 p.m., ThursdaysSeptember 3, 17 & October 1, 15

Wheatley | 799-58736 p.m., Every Tuesday

*Sew Divine

Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share with fellow crafters!

Saving for Retirement*Worried about your financial future? Join Charley Harden of Regions Bank, who will discuss why it is important to save for the future— no matter what your age. The topics of retirement planning and savings accounts will be discussed.

6 p.m., Tuesday September 22 | Cooper

for adults

Public Policy DiscussionThe League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization that works to create public awareness of policy issues, presents a topical discussion. Refreshments will be provided.


Winter Vegetable Gardening7 p.m., Thursday, October 8

Voter RegistrationThe League of Women Voters, a non-partisan group that promotes civic awareness and engagement, will be available to register new and new-to-Richland County voters. Visit scvotes.org for registration requirements.

4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 29


Genealogy Speaker Series: Lower Richland HistoryLearn all about the rich history of Lower Richland County! Guest speaker Dr. Warner Montgomery, author of Forest Acres and Columbia Schools: A History of Richland School District One and retired publisher of The Columbia Star. Enjoy special presentations each month from genealogy experts sponsored by the Lower Richland Heritage and Genealogy Society. Please note that the October meeting will not be held at the library; call LRHGS at 714-3778 for more information.

3 – 4:30 p.m., Sunday, September 20

Wills, Estates and Probate Court Legal ClinicJoin an attorney from the SC Bar Association for a free program.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, September 24

Protect Yourself Against Investment Fraud6 – 7 p.m., Thursday, October 8 Let’s Speak English7 p.m., Tuesdays, September 15 – October 27


Garden Like a Master: Bees in the GardenJoin us for a presentation by the Richland County Master Gardeners to learn what you can do to have a beautiful garden and helpbee populations survive.

6 p.m., Wednesday, September 9

Walk Away the PoundsWant to loosen up those stiff joints, tone up those loose muscles and maybe shed some extra pounds? Limber up those arms and legs as we Walk Away the Pounds, an exercise system by Leslie Sansone.

11 a.m., Mondays September 14 – 28 & October 5 – 26

Garden Like a Master: Herbs in ContainersRichland County Master Gardeners will teach you how and when to plant herbs, as well as, ways to use them in your everyday life.

6 p.m., Tuesday, September 15

Open Mic PoetryCalling all poets, singers, lyricists and musicians to express your talent through the art of poetry, spoken-word and more!

6 p.m., Tuesdays September 22 & October 20

Winter Vegetable Gardening6 p.m., Wednesday, October 7

Murder Mystery in EastoverJoin us for a night of mystery, murder and mayhem as you try to deduce “who done it.”

6 p.m., Thursday October 22 | Eastover


for adults

Book GroupsWe have a little something for everyone! If not listed below, please call the location for the selection of the month. Newcomers are always welcome!

Main | 929-3469

Vista Book Group6 p.m., Wednesdays• September 23: We Are All Completely

Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler• October 28: To Rise Again at a Decent Hour

by Joshua Ferris

Keep Me In Suspense! A Mystery/Thriller Book Group2:30 p.m., Saturdays• September 12: Expats by Chris Pavone• October 10: Joyland by Stephen King

Great Books Discussion Group7 p.m., Wednesdays• September 9: King Lear

by William Shakespeare• October 10: Caesar and Cleopatra

by G.B. Shaw

Urban Readers Book GroupJoin us as we discuss The Secrets of Silk by Allison Hobbs.

6 p.m., Tuesday, October 13


Reader’s Morning Out10 a.m., Tuesdays• September 8: The Beekeeper’s Apprentice

by Laurie King• October 13: On Such a Full Sea

by Chang-Rae Lee

Bookin’ It in Ballentine6:30 p.m., Wednesdays• September 30: The Boys in the Boat

by Daniel James Brown• October 28: All the Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr

Cooper | 787-3462

Cooper Branch Book Group*10 a.m., Mondays• September 14 : The Girls of Atomic City

by Denise Kiernan• October 5: The Beekeeper’s Apprentice

by Laurie R. King

Cooper Young Professionals Discussion GroupIn your 20s to 40s and love talking about books and films? Join us for a new twist to book clubs.

6 p.m., Thursdays• September 17: The Dog by Joseph O’Neill• October 15: Wild Tales (R)

Eastover | 353-8584

Novel People of Eastover6 p.m., Thursdays• September 3: My Grandmother Asked Me

to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman• October 1: When I Found You

by Catherine Ryan Hyde


Northeast Book Group7 p.m., Thursdays• September 10: The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion• October 8: Call the Midwife

by Jennifer Worth


Second Wednesday Book Group7 p.m., Wednesdays• September 9: The Paris Architect

by Charles Belfoure• October 14: Life After Life by Jill McKorkle

Third Thursday Book Group1 p.m., Thursdays• September 17: The Paris Architect

by Charles Belfoure• October 22: Life After Life by Jill McKorkle


Third Thursday Book Group7 – 8:30 p.m., Thursdays• September 17: Thirteen Reasons Why

by Jay Asher• October 15: Rivertown by Peter Hessler

Brown Bag Short Story Discussion*Bring your lunch while we discuss selected short stories. We'll provide coffee and dessert!

Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesdays September 9 & October 14

Tuesday Morning Literary Discussion GroupJoin Dr. George Geckle for a discussion of literary works. Please note that the Tuesday Morning Group has moved to Richland Library Southeast while Main undergoes renovations.

10 a.m. – noon, Tuesdays• September 15: King Lear

by William Shakespeare• October 20: To the Lighthouse

by Virginia Woolf


Book Banter Discussion Group*7 p.m., Tuesdays• September 8: Station Eleven

by Emily St. John Mandel• October 13: Brain on Fire: My Month

of Madness by Susannah Cahalan

Wheatley | 799-5873

Wheatley’s Book Group11 a.m., Saturdays• September 19: Orphan Train

by Christina Baker Kline• October 17: The Girl on the Train

by Paula Hawkins

Short Story DiscussionJoin us as we discuss two short stories each month. Call or stop in to get your copies.

6 – 7 p.m., Thursdays• September 17: Where Are You Going,

Where Have You Been by Joyce Carol Oates and Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway

• October 15: In the Cemetery Where Al Jolson is Buried by Amy Hempel and Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? by Bobbie Ann Mason

The Speechwriter: Book Talk and Signing with Barton Swaim

Join us for an evening with Barton Swaim, author of The Speechwriter, the must-read summer memoir the New York Times calls "marvelously entertaining." Swaim will discuss the slippery language of politics, the challenge of writing about friends and former colleagues, and the alternately hilarious and harrowing experience of working for a famous and infamous politician.

6:30 p.m., Thursday, September 17 | Main

computer basics


If you have a computer question, we have an answer! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, we can help. Please register online at RichlandLibrary.com.

Main | 929-3469

Microsoft Word (2013)*Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Word (2013).

Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.


Intermediate Microsoft Word (2013)*Learn intermediate skills for Microsoft Word (2013), such as creating lists, using headers and footers, working with tables, and adding pictures and graphics.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Word (2013) class or solid Word experience.


Microsoft PowerPoint (2013)*Learn basic skills for creating a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint (2013). Learn to create new slides, edit text and insert images.


6:30 p.m., Monday, September 21

Microsoft Excel (2013)*Learn the basics of building a spreadsheet, creating charts and performing calculations using Microsoft Excel (2013).


6:30 p.m., Monday, September 28

Introduction to Prezi *Learn the basics of creating a Prezi, a free web-based presentation program. Incorporate text, graphics, movies and more.

Prerequisite: Mouse, keyboard, Microsoft Word and internet skills. Microsoft PowerPoint experience is preferred but not mandatory.


Introduction to Computers I*Learn basic terms, the parts of the computer and how it works. Practice using the mouse by completing a self-paced tutorial.

10 a.m., Wednesday, October 7

Introduction to Computers II*Learn how to perform basic computer tasks using Microsoft Windows. Open programs and learn to edit and organize files.Call 929-3469 to register.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers I or solid mouse skills.


Internet Basics*Become familiar using a web browser to view information on the internet. Learn how to use search engines, such as Google, to find information.

Prerequisite: Solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

10 a.m., Thursday, October 22

Email Basics*Become familiar using email to create, send and receive messages. Learn how to save contacts and tips for identifying junk mail.

Prerequisite: An accessible email account and solid mouse/keyboarding skills.

10 a.m., Thursday, October 29

Cooper | 787-3462

Introduction to Computers I*2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 15

Introduction to Computers II*2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 22

Internet Basics*2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 29

Internet Basics II*Learn how to use search engines, such as Google, to find information.


Microsoft Word (2013)*2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 13

Intermediate Microsoft Word (2013)*2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 20

Microsoft Excel (2013)*2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27

Eastover | 353-8584

Help CenterIf you know how to use a computer, but get frustrated with certain tasks, help is here. Personal computers welcomed.

2 p.m., Mondays, September 14 & 28

Internet Basics2 p.m., Mondays, October 12 & 26


Byte Size Computer BasicsLearning a computer task? Help is here. Call to reserve a 30-minute one-on-one session where you will receive step-by-step instructions on tasks such as attaching a document to an email, creating a table in Excel, or adding pictures to a PowerPoint presentation.

• 10:30 a.m. – Noon, Wednesdays September 9 – October 21

• 6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursdays, October 15 – 29


Introduction to Computers I10 a.m., Wednesday, September 9

Introduction to Computers II10 a.m., Wednesday, September 16

Internet Basics10 a.m., Wednesday, September 23

Email Basics10 a.m., Wednesday, September 30

Microsoft Word (2013)10 a.m., Wednesday, October 14

FacebookStay in touch with friends and family. Learn how to set up an account, adjust privacy settings, post updates and pictures and more.


KeyboardingBecome familiar with the keyboard and speed up your typing!



Help Center*Learning a computer task? Help is here. Call to reserve a 30-minute one-on-one session. Personal computers welcome.

Microsoft Word (2013)10 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 16

Microsoft Excel (2013)10 – 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 21


Byte Size Computer Basics*Learning a computer task? Help is here. Call to reserve a 1-hour one-on-one session.

• 3 – 5 p.m., Mondays, September 14 – 28• 3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays, October 5 – 26


the business & job center

* please register

Main | 929-3469

Interview PracticeThese sessions for individuals are first-come, first-served. Groups by appointment only.

10 a.m. – Noon, Wednesdays September 2 – October 28

Basic Résumé Help with Career CoachesA Career Coach will be available to answer your individual résumé questions on a first-come, first-served basis.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays September 2 – October 28 z

Career…Encore! Monthly Networking and Support GroupShare the challenges you are facing in the job hunt, obtain free workforce development advice, tangible resources and enhance your networking opportunities in a supportive and empowering environment.

6 – 8 p.m., Thursdays September 10 & October 8

Reframing Your Career Story*Stuck in an unfulfilling job? Job search not moving you forward? Join Diane Frea of Mind Over Matter LLC, to learn how developing emotional resilience can help you tell yourself—and others—a more compelling career story.

• 10 – 11 a.m., Saturday, September 12• 6 – 7 p.m., Monday, September 14

Creating Your Electronic Career Portfolio*Creating an online career portfolio is a good way to increase your visibility and presence for prospective employers. Join Workforce Development Specialist Andrena King and Career Development Facilitator Rasheen Richardson as they guide you through the process of creating an electronic career portfolio using WIX.


Lunch and Learn Part I: Finding a Job Online*Join Career Development Facilitators Janet Hatch and Kris Dempster to explore various online resources and ways to discover what kind of work interests you as well as search and apply for jobs online. You'll also learn how to upload a résumé to a website or application.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 17

Lunch and Learn Part II: Using Social Media for your Job Search*LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites provide effective ways for job seekers and employers to connect. Join Career Development Facilitators Janet Hatch and Kris Dempster to discover how to maximize results as you network, search for jobs, identify and research companies, and promote yourself online.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 24

LinkedIn Basics*Learn to use this powerful social networking service with over 20 million viewers in more than 200 countries and territories to supple-ment your other methods of cold calling, face-to-face networking and pounding the pavement to find employment.

10 a.m. – Noon, Saturday, September 26

Goodwill Training Programs & Sign-Up*Learn about the many Goodwill job training and placement opportunities available to all job seekers regardless of age, background or experience.

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Mondays September 28 & October 5, 26

South Carolina Women’s Business Center*The SCWBC brings business expertise to entrepreneurial women through training programs, community resources and micro-loans. Join Business Counselor Courtney Young to learn more about networking opportunities and resources available.

6 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 6

Start Your Company Research with ReferenceUSA*Did you know that being well informed about a company you are interested in working for can give you a competitive edge in the hiring process? Use the business data-base ReferenceUSA to learn about companies, search for businesses by type and location, discover job openings, and more!

6 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 12

SC Legal Clinic: Nonprofit Legal Issues*Join Sarah L. Clingman, Esquire, for a free clinic on legal issues concerning nonprofits. The lecture will be followed by a question- and-answer period. A South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program.

6:30 – 8 p.m., Thursday, October 15

Beyond the Basics: Intermediate LinkedIn*Are you already on LinkedIn but not quite sure how to use this powerful professional website to your advantage? Join Career Specialist and Professional Résumé Writer Sylvie Golod for an engaging class to find the answers.


Midlands Technical College QuickJobs Training*Join Midlands' Business Solutions Director Kim Mann to learn about QuickJobs training opportunities. QuickJobs are fast-paced career training opportunities, many of which can be completed in 6 months or less. Quick-Jobs programs prepare people for careers in high-growth areas like business, computer technology, healthcare, industrial, trades and manufacturing, and creative careers.

6 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 20

How to Find the Work You Love*Join Business and Job Center Career Specialist Sylvie Golod to learn how to implement our four-step career process so you can analyze where you have been, where you are now, and, most importantly, where you want to be!

6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, October 22

Brand YOU!*Join Business and Job Center Librarian and Career Coach Chris Barstow as he demonstrates how to define yourself through the development of a personal brand. Learn to promote your brand to prospective employers and how to sustain it within your career field.



Résumé Building with Career Coaches Business and Job Center Career Coaches Rasheen Richardson and Randy Heath will be available to answer your individual résumé questions on a first come, first served basis.

3 p.m., Thursdays September 10 & October 8

“Start Fresh” Financial Workshop*

The City of Columbia “Start Fresh” program offers individuals and families the 'smarts' needed to build a strong financial foundation. Join Community Development Program Specialist Ron King to learn practical ways to make informed decisions regarding budgeting, improving credit, and reducing debt.

6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 3


just for fun

Halloween FlicksKick off the Halloween season with one of our most requested hair-raising flicks or family classics.

1. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (G)

2. Halloween (1978) (R)

3. Young Frankenstein (PG)

4. Frankenstein (1931)

5. Poltergeist (PG)

6. Psycho (R)

7. A Nightmare on Elm Street (R)

8. Rosemary’s Baby (R)

9. Hocus Pocus (PG)

10. The Amityville Horror (R)

1. Color in the Many-Mask to make it what you like.

2. Cut along the dotted lines.

3. Attach some yarn or string to the tabs on the side of mask.

4. Pop it on and start pretending!

The Amazing Many-Mask

Is it the mask of a superhero? A fairy princess? A robot? You decide! Follow the instructions, and don't be afraid to ask a grown-up for help!


support your library

R I C H L A N D L I B R A R YF O U N DAT I O Ngive freely.

Support the Foundation Help advance our community while making your library even better.

Contact Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or [email protected]

to support your library.

Richland Library Operations Center130 Lancewood Road | Columbia, SC 29210

(803)988-0885RichlandLibrary.com/friends

Members Only Sale Friends’ Members Only

Friday, October 236:30 – 8:30 p.m.Not sure if you’re a Friends’ member? Call (803)988-0885 to check your status or join at the sale for only $25!

Saturday, October 249 a.m. – 3 p.m.

2015 Fall Friends

BOOK SALE

The Richland Library Foundation’s Learning Centers campaign

has raised nearly $500,000 to fund strategically-based youth and

work force development programs and services in five library

locations across the county.

Because branch libraries have limited physical space to dedicate

solely to certain age groups, this campaign supports service

innovations that help libraries function as Learning Centers for

all ages. By outfitting spaces with the right technology and

programs, Learning Centers will maximize a library's ability

to meet the diverse needs of its community.

By day, Learning Centers will provide the highest level of

service to adult learners and job seekers in an effort to develop a

competent, skilled workforce. By afternoon and evening, Learning

Centers will transform into dedicated environments focused on

homework support and technology training for students. Centers

will be a safe, cost-free, enriching environment staffed with trained

tutors who will help students work toward academic success.

During the initial phase of the campaign, the Foundation

secured private philanthropic support from the individuals who

serve on Richland Library’s three volunteer Boards—including the

Foundation, Friends and Trustees. The corporate and foundation

solicitation phase, chaired by

Sarena Burch, secured signifi-

cant financial commitments

from local corporate leaders.

Corporate and foundation

donors include: The Nord

Family Foundation; SCE&G;

Colonial Life; Wells Fargo

Advisors; First Citizens

Foundation; Lipscomb Family

Foundation; South State Bank;

Vista Insurance Group; Aflac; Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson and

Delgado, LLC; NBSC; TD Charitable Foundation; IF Foundation;

Publix Super Markets Charities; Colliers International SC, Inc.;

and First Community Bank.

Currently in the final phase of the campaign, the Foundation

is seeking support from individual donors, like you. Advanced,

cutting-edge services provided by Richland Library depend on

private support. Make a gift to the Learning Centers Campaign

by contacting Development Manager Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424

or [email protected]. To make a gift online, visit

RichlandLibrary.com/Foundation and designate Learning Centers.

"Building on the positive momentum of the passage of the bond referendum, the Foundation is proud to lead this important initiative to provide the programs and technology to meet our community's needs.”

– Lee Rambo, Campaign Chair

Richland Library Foundation Concluding Learning Centers Campaign

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