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from the director Dear Friends, It wasn’t all that long ago that I didn’t know how to type. I didn’t take typing in high school. The prevailing logic at the time was that kids going to college, not to an office job, didn’t need it. Then, I paid to have my papers typed in college. Yes, I see the absurdity. In grad school, I either begged someone to do my typing for me or I had to hunt and peck my way around a keyboard. And that took days.
We are committed to getting you the information and reading materials you need in multiple formats.
I didn’t even own my own computer. I married my husband for lots of reasons and, looking back, his Mac Performa 550 and mad typing skills may have been some of them. Now, when I think of how much I use computers—and typing—for work, daily life and recreation, I’m astonished at how much something I and others thought I wouldn’t need has become a necessary part of my life. Such is the way with libraries. Many of us are in the profession because we love books. The stories, the look and feel of them, the heft of a novel in our hands and, yes, the smell of them. Thinking about how RCPL—and the book— has adapted just in recent years, I’m amazed.
director’s picks I just finished When You Are Engulfed in Flames David Sedaris
I’m just starting The Paris Wife: A Novel Paula McClain
We still check out over 2 million books per year, it’s just that this year about 100,000 are digital—or “ebooks.” In fact, we check out more ebooks each month than some of our branches do books made of paper and bound with glue. We provide a wildly popular downloadable music service and our newest service improvement? Interactive downloadable copies of your favorite magazines. We aren’t doing all this just because we are committed to innovation and being “green”. We’re providing these digital services because our customers expect us to. According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, over 80% of all Americans are online and 87% use their phones to access the Internet. We can communicate, learn and recreate through something we hold in our hands. Contemporary libraries are very different places than they once were. We still recommend great books, help people find answers to their important questions, provide spaces for learning, entertainment and reflection. But with technology and the Internet, our staff has a lot more tools to enhance the experience. And speaking of staff, have you noticed that RCPL staff is this wonderful hybrid of literature experts, information guides, teachers, gadget geeks and technology wizards? Where else can you get that kind of expert, patient assistance for free? Who knows what technology we’ll be using 10, five or even three years from now? Maybe I won’t need my homegrown typing skills after all. Whether you are a longtime library cardholder or a new RCPL customer, know that we are committed to getting you the information and reading materials you need in multiple formats. Whatever they may be. Warmly,
Melanie Huggins | Executive Director
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You don’t want to miss Too many great programs to choose just one! Check out any of our great Summer Reading Challenge events at all RCPL locations!
what’s happening at RCPL featured staff | Galina Baldwin
Community and Civic Engagement @ Your Library We believe that to be an effective library we must reflect the community we serve, and we are always looking for ways to respond to the needs, concerns and dreams of Richland County residents. Public libraries have a solid reputation as safe and affirming environments for community conversations and in the coming months, we’ll be exploring new ways to share ideas, information and perspectives at RCPL.
About her | If you stop by the Main Library, you could be greeted by Circulation Assistant Galina Baldwin. Galina, who came to Columbia from Russia in 2000, is now a U.S. Citizen who “appreciates the warmth and sheer freedom of America.”
What’s your favorite thing about the library? My favorite thing about the library is to meet and help a lot of people.
Outside of the library, what is one of your favorite hobbies?
Strong civic engagement is a hallmark of a vital and healthy community, and we want to do more to help you stay informed and get involved. What topics would you like to learn more about? Are there issues you feel need to be discussed more openly in our community? Share your thoughts and ideas for matters that you’d like to see explored through community conversations at your library. We’ll be collecting input and inspiration through November. Contact us at community@myRCPL.com.
I am interested in the political situation in Russia and former soviet space, and Russian history as well. Also, I am a member of a health club and enjoy swimming a lot.
How does your job make the library better? I love America, so I do my best to serve it. People ask me a lot of questions about Russia and Russian-American relations. I tell them that one can find any answers in the library. Read and learn.
What is your most memorable library experience? My first day at work. I felt like I was jumping into unknown waters, but it appeared to be warm and friendly. I have found my second home here and a real family.
Upcoming Closings | All RCPL locations will be closed Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Board Meetings
| Bostick Board Room, Main Foundation Board Meeting: Noon, Wednesday, August 15
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we’re in your neighborhood locations & hours
what’s happening at RCPL Main Library | 799-9084 Children’s Room | 929-3434 1431 Assembly St., Columbia 29201 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ballentine Branch | 781-5026 1321 Dutch Fork Rd., Irmo 29063 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Blythewood Branch | 691-9806 218 McNulty Rd., Blythewood 29016 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. John Hughes Cooper Branch | 787-3462 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia 29206 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastover Branch | 353-8584 608 Main St., Eastover 29044 Mon., Tues., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wed., Fri., Sat., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. North Main Branch | 754-7734 5306 North Main St., Columbia 29203 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Northeast Regional Branch | 736-6575 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia 29223 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fostering Creative Minds @ Your Library The works of 64 Midlands’ students ages six to 18 were featured in Kids in Print, the library’s annual collection of stories, poems and art. A special event was held in May to showcase their work. Interested in having your work published in next year’s issue? Visit myRCPL.com/kids-print.
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Sandhills Branch | 699-9230 1 Summit Parkway at Clemson Rd., Columbia 29229 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Southeast Regional Branch | 776-0855 7421 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia 29209 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. St. Andrews Regional Branch | 772-6675 2916 Broad River Rd., Columbia 29210 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wheatley Branch | 799-5873 931 Woodrow St., Columbia 29205 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Hello Baby! birth to 23 months Your baby will love storytime while increasing vocabulary, listening and motor skills with stories and songs. • Southeast Regional 10 a.m., Thursdays, July 12 – August 16 • Children’s Room, Main 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 3 – August 28 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 11– August 29 • Northeast Regional 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 5 – August 30
Toddler Storytime for two and three-year-olds Help your toddler discover the alphabet, numbers and other concepts while building social skills and learning about our world. • Children’s Room, Main 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 11 – August 29
Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 Get ready for kindergarten and gain confidence and independence in this kids-only storytime. • Children’s Room, Main 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 3 – August 28
Bedtime Storytime for all ages Stories, songs and puppet shows. Wear your pajamas if you like! • Children’s Room, Main 6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 30 and August 13 • Southeast Regional 6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 9, 16 & 23 and August 6 • Ballentine Branch 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 19 and August 16 • Cooper Branch 6:30 p.m., Mondays, July 9 & 23
Family Storytime for all ages Stories, songs and much more for you and your family. • Children’s Room, Main 10:30 a.m., Mondays, July 2 – August 27 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 11 – August 29 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, August 11, 18 & 25 • Ballentine Branch 11 a.m., Fridays, July 6 – August 31 • Blythewood Branch 10:30 a.m., Fridays, July 6 –August 31 • Cooper Branch 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 5 – August 9 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 7 – August 25 • Eastover Branch 10 a.m., Wednesdays, July 11 & 25 • North Main Branch 11 a.m., Tuesdays, July 10 – August 28 • Northeast Regional 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 7 – August 25 • St. Andrews Regional 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 11 – August 29 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 7 – August 25 • Sandhills Branch 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 7 – August 25 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 12 – August 16 • Southeast Regional 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, July 11 – August 15, Except July 25 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 14 & August 11 • Wheatley Branch 10:30 a.m., Fridays, August 3 – September 28 * Please register.
other fun storytimes for all ages
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¡Hola, Libros! Bring the family to enjoy bilingual stories and songs. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 7 Children’s Room, Main
Family Storytime with the SC Philharmonic Explore the fun world of percussion, including the creation of drums and learning fun rhythms to play! Featuring percussionists Chris Lee and Matthew Jones. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 14 Children’s Room, Main
Strings and Stories with Marina Alexandra & Teri Forscher-Milter Join us for a morning of musical stories told with guitar and flute. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 4 Children’s Room, Main
Teddy Bear Picnic Morning stories with your favorite teddy. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 11 Southeast Regional
Let’s Just Have a Beach Party! Enjoy the hot day with a cool party and fun stories. 2 p.m., Saturday, July 14, Southeast Regional
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with stories and Neapolitan treats. 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 18 Southeast Regional
A Summer Morning of Puppets Join us for a morning of puppetry. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25 Southeast Regional
Get Out of That Bed! Wash Your Face and Hands! A morning of stories that make you move! 11 a.m., Saturday, July 28, Southeast Regional
Start Your Own Storytime Read these great books aloud at home and start you very own storytime. Find these books and many more at your library! • Blackout by John Rocco Now It Is Summer by Eileen Spinelli •
Lullabies by Moonlight Enjoy bedtime stories “under the stars” and sounds of tranquility with flutist Teri Forscher-Milter. 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 30 Southeast Regional
Shhh! The Grandparents are Telling a Story Bring the family out and listen to grandparents tell stories that will make you smile! 11 a.m., Saturday, August 18 Southeast Regional july + august 2012 | 5
for families Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434
African Dance for Families
2 p.m., Saturday, July 21 Bostick Auditorium Main | 929-3434 for all ages Join African Dance instructor Renee BellamyColetrain for an interactive workshop and learn about the history and significance of African dance.
Going Batty in Ballentine
2 p.m., Tuesday, July 17 Ballentine Branch | 781-5026 for all ages | Ballentine is going Batty during the Summer Reading Challenge! Come to our special Hands on Art all about bats!
Night Time
Nature Detectives 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 1 Wheatley Branch | 799-5873 for all ages Learn how to recognize owls and other animals that come out at night. Presented by Sesquicentennial State Park.
Bring the family for a fun afternoon flick! 2:30 p.m., Mondays July 2 - Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) July 9 - HOP (PG) July 16 - Winnie the Pooh (G) July 23 - The Smurfs (PG) July 30 - Tangled (PG)
Enjoy patriotic songs and crafts. 3 p.m., Saturday, July 7
Hands on Art for ages 2-5 Simple art fun for the very young. Dress for a mess! 11 a.m., Fridays, July 6 & August 3
A Day of Crafts and More for all ages *
Morning Puppet Theatre for all ages
Hands on Art for ages 2-5
Watch your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets! 11 a.m., Friday, July 20
10:30 a.m., Fridays, July 6 and August 3
Anna Moo for all ages Enjoy moosic with award-winning songwriter, recording artist and family entertainer Anna Moo. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 21 *
African Songs and Rhythms for all ages Join renowned artist Baba Seitu for drums, stories, songs and more. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 28 Afternoon of Puppets for all ages Watch your favorite stories performed by the Children’s Room puppets! 3:30 p.m., Monday, August 6 Ballentine Branch | 781-5026
Monday Afternoon at the Movies for all ages Bring your friends and join us for a family-friendly movie afternoon. 3 p.m., Mondays, July 9 and August 6
Relax for a day of crafts and a story. 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 10 Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230 Family Fun for all ages Stick around after storytime for more fun for the whole family. 11:30 a.m., Saturdays, July 7 and August 4 Southeast Regional | 776-0855 Family Morning Challenge for all ages Dare to take the challenge! Ten minutes to read the book, thirty minutes to reconstruct the book through a craft, five minutes to re-tell the story. Winners’ pictures go on the “Family Wall of Fame.” 11 a.m., Saturdays, July 7 & 21 and August 4
City of Reptiles for all ages Join reptile specialist David Bookman and his city of reptiles from snakes to iguanas. 11 a.m., Friday, August 17
Night Owls Find night owls in your favorite juvenile books and turn them in for a chance to win prizes. Through August 31 Cooper Branch | 787-3462
“Once Upon a Time” Club for ages 4+ * Classic picture books, games and crafts. 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 10 & 24 Family Movie Night for all ages Wear your PJs and have a bedtime snack while watching Alice in Wonderland (G). 6:30 p.m., Monday, July 16
Lights, Camera, Action! Bring the whole family for your favorite movies. 10 a.m., Fridays July 20 - Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (G) July 27 - The Adventures of Tin Tin (PG) St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675 Lights, Camera, Action! for all ages 3 p.m., Saturdays July 7 - The Muppets (PG) July 28 - The Lion King (G) August 18 - Cars 2 (G)
Kids Speak Spanish for all ages * Eastover Branch | 353-8584
Back to School Book Bingo for all ages Books replace the numbers in this classic game of bingo. Bring the whole family and enjoy our literary round of fun and back to school prizes. 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 13
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North Main Branch | 754-7734
Monday Afternoon at the Movies for all ages Hooray for the USA for all ages *
Kids will have fun learning basic Spanish vocabulary through bilingual stories, songs, fingerplays, and games. 10:30 a.m., Thursdays July 12 - Colors July 19- Animals July 26 - Numbers August 2 - Food
for school-age children Children’s Room, Main | 929-3434 Mysterious Library Society for ages 6-8 Join the society for secret stories, mysterious tales and more. 3:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 5–26
Paws for Reading for ages 6-8 Come practice your reading with service dogs who love to listen to a good story! For new readers. 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 28 and August 18 Blythewood Branch | 691-9806 Blythewood Bookworms for ages 9-12 * If you love books, you don’t want to miss this! We will talk about some of our favorite books and authors and enjoy fun activities. 3 p.m., Saturdays, July 14 and August 11
Lego Dream Team for ages 6-12 * Listen to stories, then let your imagination soar using LEGOs! Dream up amazing models for display in the library. 3 p.m., Friday, July 20
Sizzlin’ Summer Fun! for ages 6-12 * Beat the heat at the library! Join us for great stories and fun activities! 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 25 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 4 Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Lego Madness for ages 6-12 Create robots, cities, creatures and more using LEGOs and other building tools. 3:30 p.m., Mondays, July 2, 16 & 30 and August 20
Create with Origami for ages 6-8 Listen to folk tales and learn to fold amazing creatures from a single square of paper. 3:30 p.m., Mondays, July 9 & 23 and August 13
Weekly Wednesday Chapters for ages 9-12 Listen as we read aloud from hot new chapter books and discuss your favorite summer books! 3:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 11–25 Back to School Bash for ages 6-12 How can your library help you succeed during the school year? Complete this scavenger hunt to find out…and win a prize! 3:30 p.m., Monday, August 6 Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Read to a Dog for ages 6-12 Practice your reading with a furry friend. 3 p.m., Wednesdays, July 11 - August 29 3 p.m., Saturdays, July 14 and August 11
Southeast Regional | 776-0855 Game On Unplugged for ages 6-12 Games, games and more games! No controllers, batteries or TVs needed. 2:30 p.m., Fridays, July 6 & 20 and August 10
Lit Blitz for ages 9-12 Join the most exciting book club ever with discussions, games and more. Noon, Saturdays, July 21 and August 11 It’s a Fancy Nancy Party for ages 6-8 Party like the young girl who has a larger than life personality and who adores all things fancy. 3 p.m., Thursday, July 26 A Pinkalicious Shindig for ages 6+ Like Pinkalicious, wear your pink to a party where everything is pretty pink! 3 p.m., Wednesday, August 1 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Journal of a Humiliating Life! for ages 9-12 How humiliating is it to have your mom buy you a diary and not a journal? Recreate the funny adventures of the fifth grader who just wants to be popular. 3 p.m., Thursday, August 2
Junie B. Jones Celebration! for ages 6-12 Celebrate the first grader who is not a crook, loves handsome Warren and has a big mouth. 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 7 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs for ages 6+ Rain, snow, sleet, wind or clear. How do you know? Join WIS meteorologist Ben Tanner and learn about the weather. 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 14 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675 Music and Movement for ages 3-8 * It’s all about the music! Join us for a fun storytime featuring music and movement. 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, July 17 and August 7 * Please register.
Toy Box Tuesday 3:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 3–31 Northeast Regional for ages 6-8 | Listen to stories about creative kids and make some awesome additions to your own toy box!
Dream Big Around the World! 11 a.m., Fridays, July 6–27 Wheatley Branch for ages 6-12 | Enjoy stories from around the world presented by USC International students.
In Your Dreams * 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 17 Blythewood Branch for ages 6-12 | In some Native American tribes, “dreamcatchers” are believed to capture bad dreams. Learn about this legend and make your own.
Back to School Bash * 3 p.m., Thursday, August 16 Blythewood Branch for ages 6-12 | Last chance to have fun at the library before you go back to school! Join us for stories and fun activities!
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Filmmaking Workshop:
The Making of… *
2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 3–31 Southeast Regional | 776-0855 Learn filmmaking fundamentals while producing the documentary “The Making of Acting Out 2012,” which will premier 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 1. This is a five-week workshop.
Acting Out * 3 p.m., Tuesdays, July 10–31 Southeast Regional | 776-0855 Calling all leading ladies, handsome heroes and vile villains! Learn acting fundamentals such as character development, stage movement and scene study. Our production will premier at 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 1. This is a four-week workshop.
Animation Workshop:
Computer Animation 11 a.m., Friday, August 3 Southeast Regional | 776-0855 Learn about tricks of the trade and find out more about an exciting career in animated films!
Main | 929-3434 iPick iTunes Read any book or graphic novel and submit an iPick form at the Children’s Room desk to be entered for a chance to win an iTunes gift card. Multiple entries are accepted. July 1 - 31. Winner(s) will be notified by Friday, August 3. Teen Otaku Association For fans of anime, manga and everything Japanese, check out our anime club for videos, food and fun! 6 p.m., Mondays, July 2–30 and August 6–27 Special meetings: • Ready, Set, Animate! 6 p.m., Monday, July 23 • Teen Anime Marathon 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, August 11 Mind Your Own Business! * Join Paul Smith, Assistant Professor of Business and Entrepreneurship at Newberry College, and our Teen Advisory Board for a workshop that will teach you how to utilize your skills, interests and dreams to create a business plan and use social media for marketing and promotion. Call 929-3457 to register. 3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 7 TAB Creates: A Field Trip * Call 988-0894 to register and for more information about this special event. Permission slip required. 3:30 p.m., Saturday, August 4 Back to School: Get Research and Career Ready * Learn about the resources the library has available to help with research for school assignments and to help in planning your future career. Learn how to search the library catalog, find magazine and newspaper articles in databases, and how to use several of the college and career resources available through the library website. Call 929-3457 to register. 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 18, Training Room
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Cooper Branch | 787-3462 TAB Join RCPL’s Teen Advisory Board and meet once a month to plan programs, help with the website, do service projects and have fun. TAB members earn volunteer hours too. 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 28 and August 25 Eastover Branch | 353-8584 Wii Play Hard Show off your skills in an afternoon of Wii games. Bring your friends or face off against other challengers. Program to take place at Eastover Town Hall (right next to the library), 624 Main St. 2 p.m., Fridays, July 6 – August 17 Fit to be Tye-Dyed Bring that plain, boring T-shirt, book-bag or tote and turn it in to a one-of-a kind orginal using the easiest tie-dying method around. 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 18 Teen Bling Learn how to turn scraps of paper into beautiful hand-crafted beads in this program that combines going green and making bling. 3 p.m., Saturdays, August 11 & 18 North Main Branch | 754-7734 Basic Sewing 101 for ages 9-17 * Learn basic sewing. Materials provided. 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, July 21 and August 4 Northeast Regional | 736-6575 Humans VS. Zombies There’s been an outbreak! Keep the undead at bay and work as a team, or get bitten and switch teams. Will be played outdoors and canceled if it rains. See humansvszombies.org information and rules. 4 p.m., Saturdays, July 7 and August 4 JAVA the Hut Learn how to speak the languages computers use. Carolina Science Outreach will discuss Javascript and HTML, languages used in websites, apps and ebooks. 3 p.m., Mondays, July 9 & 23
Play it Loud for ages 10+ Bring your friends and make some noise playing Wii. 3 p.m., Saturdays, July 21 and August 18 GO Your Own Way Learn how to play Go, a 2,000-year-old strategy game that remains one of the easiest to learn and hardest to master. Go is known for making teachers out of children and students out of adults. Compete to win free books. 3 p.m., Fridays, July 27 and August 24 Sandhills Branch | 699-9230 Teen Book Group Great reads, great discussion! 6 p.m., Tuesdays • July 17 - The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga • August 21 - RobandSara.com by P.J. Petersen Southeast Regional | 776-0855 Breakfast Club * Do you love to read? Join us for some juicy book gossip and some tasty breakfast goodies. Call to find out which book we’re reading next! 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, July 5 and August 2
Repurpose Your Stuff Join us to make some useful items that everyone will wish they had. We’ll have plenty of materials on hand, but you can always bring your own to add. 11 a.m., Fridays • July 13 - Wall Art and Beads • August 10 - Earring Holders Eat, Drink and Watch Movies: Graphic Novel Heroes on the Big Screen Thor, Iron Man. Back to back in their badness. Pizza will be served during the first film. 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675 Guitar Club * Bring your guitar and participate in a group or individual lesson to get you started with a great instrument. 7 p.m., Thursdays, July 26 and August 16 St. Andrews Chess Club Come show us your mental mastery against some of the members of the Columbia Chess Club. Participate in a casual game or a tournament and meet some of the best players in your area. 6 p.m., Mondays, July 2–August 13
* Please register.
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Hablamos: Spanish Conversation Club 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 18 and August 1 & 15 Southeast Regional | 776-0855 Learning Spanish? Ya lo hablas? Join us on the first and third Wednesday evenings every month - and enjoy an hour of some relaxed Spanish chit chat.
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Northeast Anime Club Eat, drink and be merry watching various anime in a relaxed setting. 6 p.m., Wednesdays, July 11–August 29
Creative Collage * 3 p.m., Saturday, August 25 Northeast Regional | 736-6575 Enjoy an afternoon of creativity with professional artist Dawn Faber. Design and construct a collage that reflects your personality. Supplies provided.
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Recommended by: Rebecca Kolb | Children’s Room Librarian
Thomas wakes up in a dark elevator. The doors soon open to reveal the Glade, a large compound located in the heart of a huge maze. Dozens of other teenaged boys have also come to the Glade – one each month – remembering only their first name. The rest of their memory has been wiped clean. No one knows where they are or why they have been sent to the Glade. They know only that they must venture into the maze each day hoping to find a way out. But, life in the Glade is soon turned upside down when Teresa, the first and only girl, arrives with the message: “WICKED is good.” Thomas’s disorienting adventure continues in The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure. The Kill Order, a prequel to this trilogy, comes out on August 14. The Maze Runner trilogy is the perfect series for everyone who loved The Hunger Games!
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Thirty Wagons and A Wine Cellar:
General Burgoyne’s American Misadventure 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 3 Bostick Auditorium, Main Howard Burnham presents an exciting portrayal of the colorful British commander whose defeat at Saratoga in 1777 was the turning point of the Revolution that secured the colonies ultimate success.
The Cold Water of Fear:
Hitchcock in Hollywood, 1940
rcpl literary resident howard burnham presents
for adults Main | 231-6329
Northeast Regional | 736-6575
She Plays Well With Others: Producing a Jazz Legend
Family History Workshop *
Shari Hutchinson, General Manager of ETV Radio, Director of National Radio Projects and a Columbia native, produced Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz for 25 years. In this exhibit, Hutchinson shares her favorite memories of those years with memorabilia from her personal collection. Through November 2 Walker Local History Room
Learn about RCPL’s print and online genealogy resources. 10 a.m., Saturday, July 14
Creative Collage * Enjoy an afternoon of creativity with Professional Artist Dawn Faber. Design and construct a collage that reflects your personality. Supplies provided. 3 p.m., Saturday, August 25
Anime for Adults
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Are you over 18? Love Anime? Watch some shows, or maybe a film. Connect with people who share your passion for one of Japan’s most appealing pop culture exports. 3 p.m., Saturday, August 18
Tai Chi
North Main Branch | 754-7734
Jazz Roundtable
Baket Weaving *
An informal introduction to jazz and its style with music/cd sharing. Hosted by jazz vocalist and RCPL Literary Resident Eboniramm. 7 p.m., Thursday, August 9
Get your week off to a gentle start with this graceful Chinese exercise. 10 a.m., Mondays, July 2 - August 27 Southeast Regional | 776-0855
Learn the artistry of pine needle basket weaving. 11 a.m., Friday, July 27
7 p.m., Thursday, July 19 Sandhills Branch
Thanks to the support of the Friends of RCPL, your library’s events focus on early literacy, education and the arts. More than 51,000 people attended classes and programs in 2011.
Hitchcock’s career, portrayed by Howard Burnham, through his early years in London until his first US film, “Rebecca,” won the 1940 Best Picture Oscar.
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George Bernard Shaw at 90! 7 p.m., Thursday, August 2 Southeast Regional Howard Burnham brings the great English playwright to life in this one-man dramatic presentation.
Altered Books:
Create Funky Art Out of Books! * 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 16 Main Books aren’t just for reading! Use a book as your canvas to create funky original artwork that you’ll want to display.
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Simple Clean Living 3 p.m., Saturday, August 11 Northeast Regional Kathy Milliron, a Certified Stress Management and Holistic Health Coach, will share tips on clean eating, natural cleaning products and stress reduction to help you clean out the toxins from your life.
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A New Way to Discover Ebooks at your Library Features Include: •
3M Discovery Station:
Browse the catalog on an electronic kiosk at the Main Library with an intuitive touch-based interface.
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3M eReaders: 20 easy-to-use tablets that can be checked out from the Main Library like any other lendable materials.
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Mobile Device Compatibility: The service’s ebooks are compatible with PCs, iPads, Nooks and Android operating systems.
Visit myRCPL.com/3M or search “cloud library” in your app store on your mobile device.
The 3M Cloud Library is now available at RCPL! This new service gives you access to more than 4,000 ebooks on multiple devices, including PCs, iPads, Nooks and Android operating systems. RCPL is one of 10 test sites across the country for this new service. The 3M Cloud Library promises to revolutionize how library customers discover and access ebooks, providing a seamless experience for readers. For instance, a reader can check out a book on an iPad, take notes while reading on a PC, and then finish the
book on an Android phone. The bookmark feature works across most devices, so readers do not lose their place. Additional titles will be added in the coming months. Customers can check out up to five 3M Cloud ebooks and place up to five holds at a time. These ebooks check out up to 21 days, and they return automatically when checkout period is over.
Your Stories Should Be Told.
Tell Us!
The stories we hear from you, our customers, inspire us. You still have time to tell us how the library inspires you. Visit myRCPL. com/mystory and share your story with us.
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summer reading challenge
Read
Every Day Read A New
Main | 929-3434 Pigskin Poets for all ages Get your visors ready! Spurrier’s Gamecocks are taking the field at RCPL for a morning of stories, games and autographs. 11 a.m., Friday, July 13
South Carolina Aquarium for all ages Enjoy a presentation by the South Carolina Aquarium as they bring all the fun and adventure of the aquarium to you! With hands-on activities and a chance to learn about wildlife, this program is sure to be a splash! 11 a.m., Thursday, July 12
Recess Monkey for all ages Come hear this nationally acclaimed children’s band as they perform some of their most singable and danceable tunes at your library. 3 p.m., Sunday, July 22
Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Blythewood Branch | 691-9806 Who Said That? for all ages Join in the laughter with comic ventriloquist Steve Brogan and his hilariously funny friends. 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 12 Cooper Branch | 787-3462 Sarah Dippity for all ages Sarah Dippity is back with more magic, storytelling, puppets and fun! 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 26 Eastover Branch | 353-8584
Carl Winters Is the Kalimba King for all ages Learn about something new! “The Kalimba King” introduces the kalimba, a.k.a. the African thumb piano, and captivates young and old audiences. 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 19 North Main Branch | 754-7734 Family Picture Book Club for all ages Looking for something the whole family can enjoy? Share your favorite picture books and discover some of the best, brand new ones too! Pizza and soft drinks provided. 5 p.m., Thursdays, July 5 and August 2 12 | july + august 2012
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Chicken Little Porkchop Productions 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19
You Did It! A Salute to the Winners for all ages Bring your summer reading medal for an evening reading celebration. 6:30 p.m., Monday, August 13
Ready, Set, Animate with ReadyANIMATOR for teens
Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up Party for all ages
Find your inner artist and express yourself. Produce your own stop motion short. 3 p.m., Friday, July 13
Wrap up the summer with music, fun and prizes for the whole family. Bring your beach chairs and join us for an outdoor concert featuring nationally known children’s rock sensation Lunch Money. 6:30 p.m., Saturday, August 18
Carl Winters Is the Kalimba King for all ages 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19 Sandhills Branch | 699-9230 Catch the Reading Bug for all ages Be on the lookout for bugs hidden in our children’s materials. If you find one, put it in our bug jar. You’ll be entered to win a prize! Through August 18
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader for teens Answer the questions to see if you need to go back to fifth grade! One lucky winner per week will be entered in a drawing for an end-of-summer prize. Through August 18
Chicken Little Porkchop Productions for all ages The sky is falling and Chicken Little, Henny Penny and the rest of their friends want you to know about it! Enjoy live music and loads of fun during Porkchop Productions’ adaptation of this classic tale. 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 19, Sandhills Branch Southeast Regional | 776-0855
Ready, Set, Animate with ReadyANIMATOR for teens 11 a.m., Friday, July 6
St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675 Catch the Reading Bug for all ages Be on the lookout for bugs hidden in our children’s materials. If you find one, bring it back and put it in our bug jar. You’ll be entered to win a prize at the end of the summer! Through August 18
South Carolina Aquarium for all ages 3 p.m., Thursday, July 12
Summer Reading Challenge Award Ceremonies for all ages Celebrate completing the Summer Reading Challenge! If you have completed your reading record and have not yet received your medal, bring your record get your medal at a special ceremony. 3 p.m., Saturday, July 14 and August 4 Wheatley Branch | 799-5873
Sarah Dippity for all ages 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 26
Book Clubs at RCPL Main | 929-3457
Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Great Books Discussion Group
Wednesday Book Club
7 p.m., Wednesdays, July 11 and August 8
7 p.m., Wednesdays, July 11 and August 8
Vista Book Group
Thursday Book Club
6 p.m., Wednesdays, July 25 and August 22
1 p.m., Thursdays, July 19 and August 16
Urban Readers Book Group
Southeast Regional | 776-0855
6 p.m., Tuesday, August 7
Third Thursday Book Club 7 p.m., Thursdays, July 19 and August 16
Ballentine Branch | 781-5026
Bookin’ It at Ballentine 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, July 25 and August 29 Cooper Branch | 787-3462
St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675 Book Banter * 7 p.m., Tuesdays, July 10 and August 14
Cooper Branch Book Club * 10 a.m., Mondays, July 2 and August 6
Main | 929-3457 Introduction to Computers I 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 10 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 2
Introduction to Computers II 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July17 10 a.m., Thursday, August 9 Internet Basics 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 24 eMail Basics 10 a.m., Thursday, August 16 Microsoft Word 2010 10 a.m., Saturday, July 14 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 7 Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 10 a.m., Saturday, July 21 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 14
Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Northeast Regional Book Group 7 p.m., Thursday, July 12
computer basics
series programs
myRCPL.com/bookbuzz/book-clubs
Microsoft Excel 2010 10 a.m., Saturday, July 28 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 21 Northeast Regional | 736-6575 Introduction to Computers I 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 11
Sew
Divine
Introduction to Computers II 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25
Interested in knitting, needlework, scrapbooking or other crafts? Bring your own portable craft project and share some fun with fellow crafters!
Internet Basics 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 1 eMail Basics 6 p.m., Thursday, August 9
11 a.m., Tuesdays, July 3–August 28 Southeast Regional 1-2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 3–August 28 Sandhills Branch 1-3 p.m., Thursdays, July 5–August 30 Ballentine Branch 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays, July 5 & 19 and August 2 & 16 | St. Andrews Regional 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 10 & 17 and August 14 & 21 | Northeast Regional 12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 10 & 24 and August 14 & 28 | Main
Let’s Speak
English
Internationals, join our conversation sessions and practice speaking English in a relaxed environment!
10 a.m., Tuesday, July 10 St. Andrews Regional
10 a.m., Wednesdays July 11, 18 & 25 Bostick Auditorium, Main
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Learn
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at Your Library!
Saving money is hard to do, especially when the economy is poor. With the prices of gas and other items soaring, it often takes everything you make to pay the bills.
To get started: Set goals for saving. Start small and then increase the amounts later. Create a budget. Know how much money you earn and how much you pay for bills and other items. Make saving a priority. Pay yourself first. Think of savings as a bill that must be paid.
As saving becomes a habit, you’ll be surprised at how quickly your nest egg will grow. - Provided by Sarah Sullivan, CFO of RCPL
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children Even preschoolers can learn about money. Sharing books together can help your child understand the basics.
The Paperboy by Dav Pilkey Alexander Who Used To Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells
teens Debt Information For Teens: Tips For A Successful Financial Life edited by Karen Bellenir Generation Earn: The Young Professional’s Guide to Spending, Investing and Giving Back by Kimberly Palmer First Bank Account and First Investments Smarts by Jeri Freedman
adults The Elements of Investing by Burton G. Malkiel The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Personal Finance In Your 20s and 30s by Sarah Young Fisher and Susan Shelly Making the Most of Your Money Now: The Classic Bestseller by Jane Bryant Quinn
A partnership between the Ameri
and the FINRA Investor Educ
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Growing Savers: Smart Money @ RCPL Watch for details on special efforts focused on saving and investing at your library this fall.
Funded by: A partnership between the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
A partnership between the American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
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job center
Putting Richland
County to Work! For two years, your library has been helping people with their job searches, providing guidance to those looking to change careers or grow their business, and much more. From creating a resume to practicing for an interview, RCPL’s Job Center is making an impact on our community. In fact, staff have helped an average of 1,000 people a month since the Job Center at the Main Library opened in June 2010.
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“I feel so fortunate to have a public library that is so actively working to not only help me find work, but to also lift up my community, and with such expert and personalized support. I can’t adequately express how thankful I am for these free services.” - Samantha
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“Growing” Careers: Landscaping and Nursery Professionals * Like to watch plants grow and thrive? Join Donna Foster Shealy from the South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association as she shares information about the various jobs available, the education and skills needed, and the certification program for growers. 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 11
Careers by Design: Become a Home Staging Professional * If you enjoy interior design and the real estate industry, you could become a Certified Staging Professional. Join Erin Croft from Staging Style, LLC to learn how important this occupation is to selling homes. 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 24
Consider a Career in Building Construction Technology * Want to be a part of the next generation of building construction professionals? Join Greg Lee from Midlands Technical College to learn more about Building Construction Technology. Noon, Monday, July 30
Market Yourself…Get the Job! * Join Jada Willis, Willis Professional Services, to learn how to define yourself through the development of a personal brand, how to promote your brand to prospective employers, and how to sustain it within your field. 10 a.m., Thursday, August 16 Bostick Auditorium, Main
Visit us online at
myRCPL.com/jobcenter.
featured programs
job center Recurring Programs
Enhance Your Employability *
Tech Tuesdays @ Eastover
In today’s job market you have to be adaptable and willing to learn the 21st Century skills that will empower you to stand out from the competition. Improve your employability with free online learning and web resources for job seekers available from RCPL and other websites. 11 a.m., Thursday, August 9
One-on-one assistance with computer skills, software, resumes and job searching. 4 p.m., Every Tuesday | Eastover Branch
Tech Thursdays @ North Main One-on-one assistance with computer skills, software, resumes and job searching. 4 p.m., Every Thursday | North Main Branch
Interview Practice These sessions are first come, first served. 10 a.m. – Noon, Every Wednesday Job Center, Main Job Center, Main | 929-3457
Social Networking for Your Small Business Class * Learn how to use social media to promote and market your business. Noon, Monday, July 16
Social Networking for Your Job Search Class * Learn to use social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to network and search for jobs. 2 p.m., Monday, August 13
Interviewing Do’s and Don’t’s * Be prepared and at your best on interview day! Learn what “to do” and “not to do” during that important interview and how to make a great impression. 3 p.m., Wednesday, August 22
Business Etiquette Class * Discuss the unwritten rules of professionalism: the things most people learn not in a classroom, but through “the school of hard knocks.” Explore ways to present yourself properly in spoken, written, online and social business interactions. 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 17
LinkedIn Open Lab Over 130,000 recruiters use LinkedIn to search for job candidates. You could be one of them! Join us in the Job Center to work on or improve your LinkedIn profile. Noon, Thursday, July 19 11 a.m., Friday, August 31
Resume Open Lab Work with trained staff to actively construct or update your resume. 3 p.m., Monday, July 23 11 a.m., Saturday, August 11
Northeast Regional | 736-6575
Social Networking for Your Job Search Noon, Wednesday, July 18
Create a Resume Class * Learn the essentials of resume writing and create your own with one-on–one assistance. Bring your most recent resume or work and education history information. 6 p.m., Thursday, July 26
Find a Job Online Class * 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 8 Sandhills Branch | 699-9230
Build Your Resume Workshop * Create an effective resume with RCPL’s Job Readiness Trainer Lori Cook. 3-5 p.m., Monday, August 27 St. Andrews Regional | 772-6675
Find a Job Online Class *
Find a Job Online Class *
3 p.m., Wednesday, August 8
Explore the various online resources and ways to search for and apply for jobs online. You will also learn how to upload a resume to a website or application. 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 25
* Please register.
Surviving Unemployment Class * Discover ways to manage our emotional stress, find and go after the best job opportunities, and empower ourselves to move forward from surviving to thriving. Noon, Thursday, July 26
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supporting your library
Friends, Supporters
Toast the Library! More than 300 people attended The Literary Vine, hosted by the Friends of the Richland County Public Library and held in partnership with the South Carolina Book Festival. The third annual event in May at the Main Library featured wine, food, entertainment and three featured authors from the Book Festival.
Thanks to our 2012 Literary Vine Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Connoisseur Sponsor
Sommelier Sponsor
Vintner Sponsors
Summer Reads Available at Great Prices! Need paperbacks for your beach trip? Have a favorite author? Need new books for your children’s collection? Find all these and more at the Friends’ Summer Book Sale! Prices start as low as 50 cents for paperbacks and $1 for hard backs. Movies, music and audio books are also available. Last year, the Friends’ Book Sales raised more than $80,000 to support special programs and services not available through the library’s budget appropriation from Richland County. 18 | july + august 2012
Friends’ Summer Book Sale 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, July 14
RCPL Operations Center, 130 Lancewood Rd. Columbia, SC 29210
Preview Sale for Friends’ members only 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 13 Memberships available at the door starting at only $25 or join online at myRCPL.com/friends.
supporting your library
First Citizens Foundation Donates $2,500 Funds to Support Outreach Efforts at Columbia Preschool
The First Citizens Foundation has contributed $2,500 to the RCPL Foundation to support the library’s outreach efforts aimed at increasing early childhood literacy. The donation will provide a robust collection of 300 quality children’s books to 90 children at St. Stephen’s Preschool in Columbia’s Eau Claire community. “The First Citizens Foundation is proud to support the ongoing mission of the Richland County Public Library,” said Adam Davis, First Citizens Private Banking Group Relationship Manager and Richland County Public Library Foundation board member. “We’re pleased that these new books will give many children in our community the opportunity to enhance their reading skills, and we thank the library and its staff for their continued efforts to enrich and educate young minds.” According to RCPL Outreach Librarian Laura Kennett, nothing makes a bigger impact than having access to quality books. “Thanks to the First Citizens Foundation, the children at St. Stephen’s Preschool will increase their vocabularies and literacy skills so they will be ready for kindergarten,” Kennett said.
Adam Davis of First Citizens and Laura Kennett of RCPL
Philanthropic support has made it possible for RCPL to provide programs and services that would not be available through public funding alone, including outreach to more than 2,000 children from low-income families in childcare centers. For more information on supporting efforts of the library through the Richland County Public Library Foundation, please contact Development Manager Tina Gills at (803) 929-3424 or tgills@myRCPL.com.
Love Your Library? Join the Literary Circle!
Help Make a Great Library
Even Better! Support your library today.
Your library is great because people like you donate their time and resources! Consider joining The RCPL Literary Circle with a donation of $500 or more. Your support of the RCPL Foundation ensures that future generations will have access to the same high quality programs and services available today. Interested? Please call Development Manager Tina Gills at 929-3424.
Join the Friends Visit myRCPL.com/friends or call 803-988-0885.
Support the Foundation Visit myRCPL.com/foundation or call 803-929-3424.
As a member of The Literary Circle, you will be: • Listed on the RCPL Literary Circle Giving Wall at the Main Library • Assigned a Personal Librarian to assist you with all your library needs • Provided with a gold Literary Circle sticker for your library card • Invited to special Literary Circle events • Listed in an annual publication recognizing donors
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